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
- 152m2 living space + 40m2 garage
Hillsborough Superhome
Rachael and Rob’s superhome sits proud at the base of the Port Hills. Airtight, well insulated, mechanically ventilated with triple glazed recessed joinery, this modern home performs exceptionally. Other eco features include solar panels and battery system and a 2000L rainwater collection tank
Whats the Ethos difference
We started Ethos to help people like you, people like us, who want to live in a healthy sustainable home. The minimum we build or renovate to is the Ethos standard, and its our integrity on the line in every build. We blower door test our homes because as well as saying we build better we prove it. So whether you are a young family who want a healthier home, an early adoptor wanting to make the right environmental choices or looking for certainty over energy bills as you head into retirement, give Ethos a call.
Ethos Homes are qualified, experienced and proven, we will deliver on the home you want
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Fendalton Elegance
Warmth, elegance and superior comfort
- Low energy home
- Blower door test result of .41 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- Wolf heat recovery ventilation system
- Weathershield windows and doors
- Abodo cladding
- 100m2 living space
Liberty Multigenerational home
Warm healthy home for all the family
- Low energy build
- Blower door result of .41 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- Stiebel Eltron heat recovery and ventilation system
- NK windows
- 277m2 + 36m2 garage
Martin Residence
Cosy Contemporary Certified Passive house
- Certified Passive House
- Blower door result of .34 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- Triple glazed Thermdura windows
- Zehnder heat recovery and ventilation system
- 122m2 living space + 58m2 garage
Highsted High Performance Home
Superior performance provides contemporary comfort
- Triple glazed thermally broken Weathershield aluminium joinery
- Stiebel heat recovery and ventilation system
- 180m2 living space + 40m2 garage
- R5 Blown in ceiling insulation
Sole Family PassivHaus
Beautiful barn-style Certified Passive family home
- Certified Passive House
- Blower door test result of .19 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- Triple glazed thermally broken Weathershield aluminum joinery
- Zehnder heat recovery and ventilation system
- 6 triple glazed Velux skylights
Halswell Grand Design
Grand modern day Californian Bungalow
- Low energy home
- Double glazed bespoke timber joinery
- Wolf heat recovery and ventilation system
- Austria Email 303L hot water heat pump
- 528 m2 living space + 50m2 garage
West Melton Low Energy Build
Low energy home wrapped in classic colonial style
- Low energy build
- 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
- 152m2 living space + 40m2 garage
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
Southshore High Performance Home
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
Bishop Street Passive House
Character style certified Passive House breaks the mould
- Certified Passive House
- Blower door test result of .38 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- Triple-glazed, uPVC windows from NK Windows
- Wolf heat recovery ventilation system
- 240m2 living space + 80m2 garage
Pitkin-Douglas Passive House Plus
This striking family home is the South Islands first certified Passive House Plus
- Certified Passive House Plus
- Blower door test result of .39 air changes per hour (@ 50Pa)
- Triple-glazed, timber framed windows by Thermadura
- Wolf ventilation system
- 144m2 living space + 40m2 garage + 18m2 covered deck