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Passive House Design Services

Why Passive House?

The Passive House Standard is a 'building standard' rather than a rating system, and is the most proven and repeatable method for delivering actual levels of health, and energy efficiency, in the world.

It has a track record of proven performance outcomes, and is recognised internationally as the gold standard of building performance; with increased value being recognised for Passive House Certified homes.

Passive House Design Experience

Director Joe is a Certified Passive House Designer with a number of projects under his belt, including his own home Lower Saddle Passive House.

​He is the Passive House Institute New Zealand Auckland Chapter Lead, and organises hands on events to educate industry in Passive House design. He also lectures and presents on Passive House and building performance, for industry and education. 
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The Process

WEL offers services as Certified Passive House Designers, to guide you through the process to achieving certification.

​The form and orientation of a building are key factors in the performance outcomes. To this end the earlier in the design process the Passive House Certification requirements are considered, the better.

The first step is to produce the PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) energy model, to see what performance level the building is achieving. Once this is produced we can advice which certification level may be possible, and advise on the next steps.

More information here: ​Passive House

Get in touch now to discuss your project.
  • Home
  • About
    • Background
    • People
  • Contact
  • Design
    • Process
    • Passive House
    • Homestar
    • SIPs - Structural Insulated Panels
    • Moodboard
  • Consult
    • Where to start?
    • Homestar Design & Assessment
    • Passive House Design
    • Energy Modelling
    • Thermal Bridge Modelling
    • Airtightness Testing
  • Teach
    • Homestar Designer Course
    • Presentations
    • Lecturing