Ngā Whare Pārara
Ngā Whare Pārara is the latest Superhome development by Bob Burnett Architecture, centered around two inspirational themes: Low Carbon and Solar Design. Superhome A is NZ's first zero carbon Superhome!
Materials that are low carbon or carbon negative, natural and recycleable have been prioritised throughout the home. This four home project consists of two standalone houses with attached garages, and two semi-detached townhouses separated by garages. Superhome B,C & D are still available for sale, providing a unique chance to step right into a turn key Superhome with out the rigmarole, time delays and uncertainties associated with a private commission and architectural design and build process. Superhome A is Demonstration Project pushing the boundaries to inspire and educate the community and industry on how to create climate-positive and energy positive homes. Ngā Whare Pārara means to warm oneself or to bask in the sun… reinforcing the first principle of architecture, designing for optimal solar aspect, creating homes bathed in natural light that require minimal energy input. Upon completion, Superhome A, the street facing home, Te Whare Tukuwaro kore (Zero Carbon Home) will be New Zealand's first zero carbon Superhome. The project champions concepts of 'manaakitanga' and 'kaitiakitanga,' fostering community, environmental care, and responsible building practices. Superhomes A & D a standalone and highest performance Certified Superhomes to BEST level with B&C BETTER level Superhomes.
Construction is begining early 2025. Follow the project progress here on and on social media. Keep up-to-date with the latest leading edge design ideas and climate positive construction techniques!
Out with the old... Saving a piece of Canterbury heritage to make way for four future focused Superhomes.
The 1906 villa that occupied the site was recently removed and relocated to Ashley Village in North Canterbury. Where it will be set on foundations and renovated ready to begin its new life amongst a village of other villas that have been similarly relocated.
The relocating and repurposing this lovely piece of history will save the resources and carbon emissions of the demolition process and avoid a signification amount of material going to landfill. Saving a beautiful piece of Otautahi heritage and giving it a new life.
Diverse roof pitches are carefully designed to allow sunlight access to neighbouring homes and are ideal for capturing the energy of the sun with renewable rooftop solar generation. These varying roof shapes reflect the Christchurch Port Hills' silhouette with the steepest pitch of the front home echoing the sugarloaf and the others adjacent peaks. This project emphasises 'whenua,' considering the wider context of the location, the ecosystems of the region and regenerative ‘organic architecture’ that aligns in harmony with the environment as opposed depleting it. Targeting an uplift in biodiversity with thoughtful ecologically savvy carbon neutral design.
Superhome A, Te Whare Tukuwaro kore, proudly fronts the street and complements the neighbourhood. This new home honours its predecessor, a 1906 villa. The steep roof pitch is reminiscent of turn of the century villas and harmonises with the neighbourhood’s architectural mix including villas, bungalows and other older homes. A steeper roof pitch will only shade the southern street behind, and does not affect the sunlight access of any of the surrounding existing homes and the new homes.
Superhome A is zero carbon and zero energy and has a sunny north east private courtyard providing a secure sheltered outdoor living space with a retractable waveshade between the home and the large single car garage.
SPECIFICATIONS: SUPERHOME A, Te Whare Tukuwaro kore
4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms and a detached single garage.
A Best level Certified Superhome with modeled annual space heating demand of 13.2kWh/m2/yr. Modeled overheating potential of 1.0%. Whole home ventilation with heat recovery. Triple glazed European uPVC framed windows and doors with built in external roller blind sun shades that are electrically operated. Thermal bridge free prefabricated Ecopanel structural insulated wall panels. Solar PV panels and batteries. Zero Energy and New Zealand's 1st Zero Carbon Superhome. Embodied Carbon was calculated with help from V-Quest and their app which works with our ArchiCAD 3D software.
Research into the best low carbon materials and thoughtful detailed design achieved zero carbon & zero energy.
A timber floor on piles assists to reduce embodied carbon. Natural and recyclable materials have been prioritised.
A laminated engineered timber portal reduces requirement for steel. The Prolam portal provides superior structural resilience in case of earthquakes and helps in creation of a higher ceiling volume to the living space.
Materials that are low carbon or carbon negative, natural and recycleable have been prioritised throughout the home.
SPECIFICATIONS: SUPERHOME B, Te Whare Mōhio
3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms and a detached single garage.
A Better level Certified Superhome with modeled annual space heating demand of 18.8kWh/m2/yr. Modeled overheating potential of 1.6%. Whole home ventilation with heat recovery. Triple glazed European uPVC framed windows and doors. Thermal bridge free prefabricated Ecopanel structural insulated wall panels. Solar PV panels. Low energy and low embodied carbon. Natural and recyclable materials have been prioritised.
A laminated engineered timber portal reduces requirement for steel, meaning less embodied carbon and reduced heat losses caused by thermal bridging. The Prolam portal provides superior structural resilience in case of earthquakes and helps in creation of a higher ceiling volume to the living space.
Materials that are low carbon or carbon negative, natural and recycleable have been prioritised throughout the home.
SPECIFICATIONS: SUPERHOME B, Te Whare Mōhio
4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms and a attached single garage.
A Better level Certified Superhome with modeled annual space heating demand of 22.0kWh/m2/yr. Modeled overheating potential of 1.5% (1). Whole home ventilation with heat recovery. Triple glazed European uPVC framed windows and doors. Thermal bridge free prefabricated Ecopanel structural insulated wall panels. Solar PV panels. Low energy and low embodied carbon. Natural and recyclable materials have been prioritised.
A laminated engineered timber portal reduces requirement for steel, meaning less embodied carbon and reduced heat losses caused by thermal bridging. The Prolam portal provides superior structural resilience in case of earthquakes and helps in creation of a higher ceiling volume to the living space.
The relocating and repurposing this lovely piece of history will save the resources and carbon emissions of the demolition process and avoid a signification amount of material going to landfill. Saving a beautiful piece of Otautahi heritage and giving it a new life.
Diverse roof pitches are carefully designed to allow sunlight access to neighbouring homes and are ideal for capturing the energy of the sun with renewable rooftop solar generation. These varying roof shapes reflect the Christchurch Port Hills' silhouette with the steepest pitch of the front home echoing the sugarloaf and the others adjacent peaks. This project emphasises 'whenua,' considering the wider context of the location, the ecosystems of the region and regenerative ‘organic architecture’ that aligns in harmony with the environment as opposed depleting it. Targeting an uplift in biodiversity with thoughtful ecologically savvy carbon neutral design.
Superhome A, Te Whare Tukuwaro kore, proudly fronts the street and complements the neighbourhood. This new home honours its predecessor, a 1906 villa. The steep roof pitch is reminiscent of turn of the century villas and harmonises with the neighbourhood’s architectural mix including villas, bungalows and other older homes. A steeper roof pitch will only shade the southern street behind, and does not affect the sunlight access of any of the surrounding existing homes and the new homes.
Superhome A is zero carbon and zero energy and has a sunny north east private courtyard providing a secure sheltered outdoor living space with a retractable waveshade between the home and the large single car garage.
SPECIFICATIONS: SUPERHOME A, Te Whare Tukuwaro kore
4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms and a detached single garage.
A Best level Certified Superhome with modeled annual space heating demand of 13.2kWh/m2/yr. Modeled overheating potential of 1.0%. Whole home ventilation with heat recovery. Triple glazed European uPVC framed windows and doors with built in external roller blind sun shades that are electrically operated. Thermal bridge free prefabricated Ecopanel structural insulated wall panels. Solar PV panels and batteries. Zero Energy and New Zealand's 1st Zero Carbon Superhome. Embodied Carbon was calculated with help from V-Quest and their app which works with our ArchiCAD 3D software.
Research into the best low carbon materials and thoughtful detailed design achieved zero carbon & zero energy.
A timber floor on piles assists to reduce embodied carbon. Natural and recyclable materials have been prioritised.
A laminated engineered timber portal reduces requirement for steel. The Prolam portal provides superior structural resilience in case of earthquakes and helps in creation of a higher ceiling volume to the living space.
Materials that are low carbon or carbon negative, natural and recycleable have been prioritised throughout the home.
SPECIFICATIONS: SUPERHOME B, Te Whare Mōhio
3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms and a detached single garage.
A Better level Certified Superhome with modeled annual space heating demand of 18.8kWh/m2/yr. Modeled overheating potential of 1.6%. Whole home ventilation with heat recovery. Triple glazed European uPVC framed windows and doors. Thermal bridge free prefabricated Ecopanel structural insulated wall panels. Solar PV panels. Low energy and low embodied carbon. Natural and recyclable materials have been prioritised.
A laminated engineered timber portal reduces requirement for steel, meaning less embodied carbon and reduced heat losses caused by thermal bridging. The Prolam portal provides superior structural resilience in case of earthquakes and helps in creation of a higher ceiling volume to the living space.
Materials that are low carbon or carbon negative, natural and recycleable have been prioritised throughout the home.
SPECIFICATIONS: SUPERHOME B, Te Whare Mōhio
4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms and a attached single garage.
A Better level Certified Superhome with modeled annual space heating demand of 22.0kWh/m2/yr. Modeled overheating potential of 1.5% (1). Whole home ventilation with heat recovery. Triple glazed European uPVC framed windows and doors. Thermal bridge free prefabricated Ecopanel structural insulated wall panels. Solar PV panels. Low energy and low embodied carbon. Natural and recyclable materials have been prioritised.
A laminated engineered timber portal reduces requirement for steel, meaning less embodied carbon and reduced heat losses caused by thermal bridging. The Prolam portal provides superior structural resilience in case of earthquakes and helps in creation of a higher ceiling volume to the living space.
SPECIFICATIONS: SUPERHOME D, Te Whare Komaru Pai
The largest home at 185 m2 it has 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms and an attached double garage.
A Best level Certified Superhome with modeled annual space heating demand of 14.8kWh/m2/yr. Modeled overheating potential of 1.0% (1). A Master suite with walk in Robe and Ensuite. A beautiful family bathroom features a builtin bath tub and high quality fittings. The ultimate designer Kitchen features a walk in Pantry and space for a french door refrigerator. Performance is equivalent to 10 Star and targeted airtightness 0.6 ACH (air changes / hour) which is the German standard. Whole home ventilation with heat recovery. Triple glazed European uPVC framed windows and doors. Thermal bridge free prefabricated Ecopanel structural insulated wall system.
Materials that are low carbon or carbon negative, natural and recycleable have been prioritised throughout the home.
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