Canterbury's newest alpine ski touring hut
- Built to withstand 1.5m snow loading
- Engineered to endure 300km/hr winds
- 46m2 living space
- Coloursteel cladding
Erewhon Hut (Mt Potts)
Erewhon Hut sits high in the Southern Alps, at 1,750m, on the southern end of the Arrowsmith Ranges. Built to endure extreme alpine conditions—1.5m snow loads and 300km/h winds—this rugged yet cozy retreat is a haven for ski tourers, mountain bikers and hikers.
Prefabricated in our Christchurch workshop, the hut’s panels were transported to Erewhon Station and airlifted by helicopter to the remote site, where it was assembled on location.
Designed for comfort and resilience, the hut features two separate sleeping areas, each accommodating six, separated by a central foyer. Both sides have their own fireplace and gas cooker, providing warmth and convenience-making it the perfect base for backcountry adventures.
Whats the Ethos difference
We started Ethos to help people like you, people like us, who want to live in a warm, dry, healthy home.
So how do you know you are getting what you paid for? We have assembled a dream team- an experienced Passive House designer, engineer and MVHR specialist. We also use local suppliers and sub-trades who have lots of experience with us on Passive House projects. Projects are energy modelled in design stage, and reviewed during construction. Blower door tests are used to measure airtightness. And Certification provides an independent, third-party review, it is the assurance that you get the home you paid for.
Ethos Homes are qualified, experienced and proven, we will deliver on the home you want.
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- certified Passive House Premium
- Blower Door Result of .19 air changes per hour (@50PA)
- Zehnder heat recovery ventilation system and Mitsubishi ducted heat pump system with zone control
- Weathershield triple glazed hybrid aluminium windows and doors
- 240m2 living space + 30m2 utility shed
- 9.6kW and 8.2kW battery
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- Energy modelled for optimum performance
- Blower Door Result of .32 air changes per hour (@50PA)
- Wolf heat recovery ventilation system and Mitsubishi hiwall heat pump
- Weathershield triple glazed hybrid aluminium windows and doors
- 158m2 living space
Moncks Spur
Smart and striking, this architecturally designed home maximises comfort and performance
- Energy modelled for optimum performance
- Blower Door Result of .4 air changes per hour (@50PA)
- Wolf heat recovery ventilation system and hiwall heat pump
- Weathershield triple glazed hybrid aluminium windows and doors
- 236.9m2 living space +80m2 garage
Sanson Residence
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- Energy modelled for optimum performance
- Blower Door Result of .51 air changes per hour (@50PA)
- Wolf heat recovery system and Mitsubishi ducted heat pump system
- Weathershield double glazed hybrid aluminium windows and doors
- 217m2 living space + 65m2 garage
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- PHI Low Energy Building certified
- Blower Door Result of .6 air changes per hour (@50PA)
- Wolf heat recovery ventilation system
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- Passive House certified
- Blower Door result of .22 air changes per hour (@50PA)
- Stiebel Elton heat recovery system and Mitsubishi hiwall heat pump
- Imported triple glazed windows
- 150m2 living space
Erewhon Hut (Mt Potts)
Canterbury's newest alpine ski touring hut
- Built to withstand 1.5m snow loading
- Engineered to endure 300km/hr winds
- 46m2 living space
- Coloursteel cladding
8 Bushland Place (Rātā)
Ultra-energy efficient, superior health and comfort
- Passive House Plus certified
- Blower Door result of .18 air changes per hour (@50Pa)
- Wolf heat recovery ventilation system and Mitsubishi ducted heat pump
- Weathershield triple glazed hybrid aluminium windows and doors
- 144m2 + 47.6m2 loft
- 6.5 kW PV and battery
10 Bushland Place (Rātā)
Ultra-energy efficient, superior health and comfort
- Passive House Plus certified
- Blower Door result of .26 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- Wolf heat recovery ventilation system
- Weathershield triple glazed hybrid uPVC/aluminium windows and doors
- 144m2 living space + 47.6m2 loft
- 6.5 kW PV and battery
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- Blower door test result of .41 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
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- Weathershield windows and doors
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- NK windows
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- Triple glazed Thermdura windows
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- 122m2 living space + 58m2 garage
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- Stiebel heat recovery and ventilation system
- 180m2 living space + 40m2 garage
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- Blower door test result of .19 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
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- Zehnder heat recovery and ventilation system
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Grand modern day Californian Bungalow
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- Wolf heat recovery and ventilation system
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- Blower door test result .92 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- Double glazed joinery from NK windows
- Wolf heat recovery and ventilation system
- 202m2 living space
St Martins 8 Homestar Home
Character home on steriods
- 8 Homestar Certified Home
- Blower door test result .6 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- European low E, argon filled, triple glazed, uPVC tilt and turn windows
- Wolf heat recovery and ventilation system
- Solar panels with Stiebel Eltron hot water heat pump
- 135m2 living space + 40m2garage
Hillsborough Superhome
Bold superhome with ecofriendly features
- Blower door test result of .44 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- Triple-glazed, uPVC, Bertrand windows
- Wolf heat recovery ventilation system
- 2000L Rainwater collection tank
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Sefton High Performance Home
Charming country home warm and inviting
- Blower door test result of .58 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- uPVC recessed joinery from Hagley
- Wolf heat recovery ventilation system
- 232m2 living space including 44m2 garage
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Bespoke beach house boasts all the signatures of a high performance Ethos home
- Blower door test result of .44 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- Triple glazed, Bertrand oak joinery
- Wolf heat recovery ventilation system
- 150m2 living space + 43m2 garage and bridge entry
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Character style certified Passive House breaks the mould
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- Blower door test result of .38 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- Triple-glazed, uPVC windows from NK Windows
- Wolf heat recovery ventilation system
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- Blower door test result of .39 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
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- Wolf ventilation system
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