Shocked at the number of cold, damp houses in New Zealand, a Waikato-based couple searched for their own building solution. A ground-breaking passive house provided the answer. Words: Ann Warnock Photos: Karin Van Til WHAT IS A PASSIVE HOUSE? It is airtight, well insulated, has no thermal bridges (heat-loss areas such as window frames) and … Continue reading Are Passive Houses the warm, dry and sustainable building solution New Zealand should embrace?