Taramea Residence

Location:

Queenstown

Completed:

2015

Project type:

  • Two storey stand-alone dwelling

Construction:

  • Structure: Structural Insulated Panel
  • Windows: uPVC and Timber framed, triple glazed
  • Cladding: Thermally treated pine weatherboards
  • Services: Compact unit
  • Renewables: Photovoltaic solar panels & Grid tied battery system

Performance:

  • 7 kWh/m2/year

An early NZ project by Energy Architecture, Taramea presented unique opportunities to work together with the client (and industrial designer) to realize a simple & efficient design on a rural property near Arrowtown. Despite strict adherence to standard panel dimensions, a flexible layout was created with beautiful spaces.