See inside six Auckland homes that showcase sustainable and innovative design

This full day tour is a unique opportunity to learn from the expert designers and builders about some of the most innovative high-performance homes being built or renovated in Auckland. For architects, designers, planners, builders, developers, and other building professionals.

The homes 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. The tour includes lunch, and drinks and networking at the end of the day.

BOOK NOW! This special industry tour is limited to one bus load of 50 people.

Programme

8:30am: Meet at Pro-Clima Hub, Unit P/63 Hugo Johnston Dr, Penrose, Auckland (coffee available from 8am if you get there early!)

8.45am: Depart for Mt Eden

9.15 - 10.00am: Baillie Eco-home, 28 Kenyon Ave, Mt Eden – This energy efficient home is passively self-heated and net-zero energy. It utilises excellent solar design, thermal mass, high performance glazing, solar PV with Tesla battery storage, EV charging and a Zehnder two-fan heat recovery ventilation system. Water costs are reduced through a 15,000L rainwater tank and all stormwater is treated on site via a soakage system.

11.00 - 11.45am: Ideal House, 23 Reliance Cres, Beachlands – A certified Passive House (with the second Passive House Plus certification in New Zealand), this positive energy home generates around twice the power that it consumes, and is full of innovative design and European fixtures and technology. It carriers a 9 star Homestar rating and can maintain 20 degrees all year without heating, and has low humidity, CO2 and VOC levels.

11.50am - 12.55pm: The Living House, 119a First View Ave, Beachlands (under construction) – The Living House is aiming to be the first residential dwelling in NZ to achieve full Living Building Certification. It is also targeting Passive House certification, 5 star Lifemark and 10 star Homestar. Featuring a rammed earth walls, a green roof, composting toilets, onsite greywater and lots more green bling, this is a house you must see to believe!

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The Payne house, 119 First View Ave, Beachlands - A 7 star Homestar renovation of an old Beachlands ‘bach’, this house has been transformed from a cold and draughty, smoke stained disaster to a warm and comfortable family home. The house features 3kW of solar panels with battery back up, 50,000L of rainwater tanks, new wood burner with wet back, and has been recently been re-painted using paints that absorb CO2 from the atmosphere!

1.00 - 2.00pm: lunch at a Beachlands café

2.30pm - 3.15 pm: Tanglewood House, 18 Rangitoto View Rd, Cockle Bay - Tanglewood's design and build reflect a key sustainability principle: Nature does not waste. Owners are taking on the Living Building Challenge to open hearts and minds to possibilities for a healthier future for people and planet.

3.30 - 4.15pm: H Architecture renovation, 18 Markham Place, Bucklands Beach – This small 3-bedroom family home was renovated on the same footprint, by going up. Now well insulated, there is a huge light open plan living area with polished concrete floors to act as a heat sink to warm the house at night.

4.15pm: bus back to Pro Clima Hub, Penrose

4.45pm: arrive Pro Clima Hub, Penrose. Tour ends with drinks and discussion

with special thanks 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.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is available at Pro Clima.

Can I travel in private transport?

You can do the tour using private transport – 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. Please contact Verney Ryan if you're considering making your own way: verneyr@beaconpathway.co.nz

Can I get CPD points for this event?

ADNZ members can get 2.5 points

What's the refund policy?

Tickets are fully refundable up until Wednesday 26 September; however, there will be no ticket refunds after this date. Contact: verneyr@beaconpathway.co.nz if you would like to cancel your registration.

Is my registration fee or 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.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Contact Verney Ryan at Beacon: verneyr@beaconpathway.co.nz