Housing Matters: 2018 Industry Tour of Christchurch Superhomes

22 June 2018, 8.30am-4.45pm

See inside six new Canterbury homes that showcase sustainable, innovative and affordable design

Beacon Pathway and the Superhome movement present a full day tour with lunch provided and drinks and networking at the end of the Bus Tour. For architects, designers, planners, builders, developers, and other building professionals.

A unique opportunity to learn from the expert designers and builders presenting at each home about some of the most innovative high-performance, highest Homestar rated homes being built in Canterbury.

These homes showcase energy and water efficiency, modern construction methods, and are part of the Superhome Movement - a not-for-profit industry-led group focused on creating transformative change in the New Zealand building industry.

Join this inspirational bus tour and meet with other building professionals in an enjoyable and open learning environment.

BOOK NOW! Limited tickets

Programme

8:25am Leave from English Park, 127 Cranford Street, Christchurch

8:50am – 9:30am: Tour through 20 Lamorna Road, New Brighton - Affordable home generates more power than it uses with airtight panel construction, lovely Matai floors, and Totara cladding. [Presented by Fiona MacPherson Architecture / Black Hut Designs.]

9:40 am – 10:30am: 124 Bowhill Rd, New Brighton - NZ's second 10 star home. An exemplar beachside home bursting with innovation including greywater recycling and hush acoustic ceiling panels. [Presented by Nook Architecture and Z Built Ltd]

Coffee and Toilet Stop

11:00am – 12.00pm: 160 Bridle Path, Heathcote Valley - Welhaus sustainable SIPs panels, recessed uPVC SuperWindows, ducted air conditioning system, earthquake resilient foundations. [Presented by Bob Burnett Architecture and Z Built Ltd]

12:15pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and discussions at local Café - The Brewery, Woolston

1:45pm – 2:30pm: 7a Brittan Terrace, Lyttlelton - Compact living built to European standards. NZ's first compacted wood fibre insulation, laminated timber construction. [Presented by Julie Villard, CCC EDA (Eco Design Advisor)]

Comfort stop along the way

3:00pm – 3:45pm: 35 Tonbridge Street, Merivale - TC3 timber raft foundations, solar central heating, prefab airtight EcoPanel walls, recessed uPVC SuperWindows. [Presented by Dan Saunders Construction and EcoPanel]

3:50pm - 4:25pm: 10 Fernbrook Place - Efficient and healthy family home. Passive solar design, solar central heating, with rainwater collection for edible garden. [Presented by Esjay Builders]

4:30 pm: Optional drinks and networking at Bailies Bar on Edgeware Road with a short walk back to English Park... or board the bus for a return to English Park at 4:45pm

4:45 pm: Arrive back at English Park

Book early! This special industry tour is limited to one bus load of 50 people.

Housing Matters: Learn, Share, Connect, Collaborate, Innovate

Housing Matters is a series of workshops and site visits in Canterbury which aims to bring investors, designers, developers, builders, researchers, regulators and planners together to share information, explore case studies, develop opportunities for collaboration, and focus on solutions for quality housing development in Canterbury.

Thank you to programme sponsors

With special thanks for this event to:

The Superhome Movement is a not-for-profit industry-led group focused on creating transformative change in the New Zealand building industry. Our goal is to raise standards so that all new homes are healthier and more energy efficient, while also promoting environmental, economic, and socially sustainable practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there carparking available?

Carparking is available in English Park and around side streets.

I have special dietary requirements

Please contact verneyr@beaconpathway.co.nz by Monday 18 June if you have special dietary requirements – we’ll see what we can do.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please direct all enquiries to Verney Ryan at Beacon verneyr@beaconpathway.co.nz

Can I travel in private transport?

You can do the tour using private transport – see programme... But the bus is more fun and gives you a chance to discuss what you are seeing between houses... it's the peer learning that Housing Matters is famous for...

Can I get CPD points for this event?

ADNZ members can get 6 points,. NZIA members can get 40 NZRAB points.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

You can transfer your ticket to another attendee. Please contact us or let us know when you sign in if you are transferring the ticket to someone else.

What if I want to cancel my registration?

Tickets are fully refundable up until Monday 18 June, however there will be no ticket refunds after this date. You may transfer your ticket to someone else without charge at any time. Contact: verneyr@beaconpathway.co.nz if you would like to cancel your registration or have any issues to discuss.