O’Neill

Brief Originally a straw bale house but budget and other constraints meant a change in spec to more conventional construction
 

rjwilden@clear.net.nzphone 03 4898757

enduring quality
Site North orientated site with extensive views down the Otago Harbour. East and west 12 degree slope. Large site but small building platform
Context A large house for a large family. Two storied but due to contours both stories are at ground level.All rooms but one have north facing perspective
Details A split level house well oriented for sun and views. Over specified insulation, large amount of thermal mass on lower level. Pellet driven underfloor heating linked to intelligent Latento HWC. This HWC is able to divert excess heat generated from solar panels to boost underfloor heating without loss of efficiency. Thermally broken double glazed low E argon filled european styled window and doors complement a very thermally efficient house, Allowance also given for wood burning stove in case of power cuts and for aesthetics. All walls are min 145 thick framing with R3.6 insulation. Cavity with Celcrete panels to exterior