Waikato Cambridge

Tim Ross from Architype met the challenge of a long narrow site and district plan setback requirements for this couple relocating to Cambridge who wanted a comfortable, energy-efficient house that would meet their needs as they aged.

The layout, structure, services and aesthetics of the building tightly work together to create a simple yet extremely high performing building. Construction was with structurally insulated panels (SIP). A beautifully crafted and designed family home.

Design Components

Floor: Fully insulated concrete pad with a U-value of 0.232 W/(m²K)

WALL: Structural Insulated Panels with PUR (025) 90mm, with 20mm services cavity U-value = 0.304 W/(m2K)

ROOF: Timber framed roof with 315mm of batts insulation (040 – 047) U-value = 0.15 W/(m2K)

WINDOW JOINERY FRAME: Dopfner, Slim Double glazed spruce framed and aluminium shielded tilt and turn windows U w-value = 1.32 W/(m2K)

GLAZING: Double Glazed Low E Argon Ug value 1.12 W/(m²K) G Value 58%

VENTILATION: Zehnder Q350 MHRV

MVHR Product Supplied by Fantech

ComfoAir Q350