We’ve done the research and we make building high performance homes easy.
Our comprehensive method of building an energy-efficient home maximizes the benefits of every component. We ensure that you get the best results, using the best materials at the best value.
We guarantee that you will be comfortable and warm year round, whether the sun is shining or temperatures have dropped below freezing.
Evolution homes are evenly warm in winter and easy to cool in summer.
You won't feel the wind howling at your door in an Evolution home.
The thermal envelope and three-point locks on exterior doors keep the outside weather...outside, and the inside warm, dry and draft-free.
You deserve to live in a dry, warm Evolution home, which is healthier and easier to heat.
Controlling moisture in a home is essential to preventing mould that is hazardous to our health and destructive to the structure of your home.
Evolution homes require less energy, and therefore less money, to run and keep you comfortable.
This graph documents the entire energy use for three Evolution homes during one of the coldest winters in Central Otago.
Warm, dry houses result in fewer illnesses and respiratory risks.
In an Evolution home, you can live in a constant comfortable temperature of 20 degrees, recommended by the World Health Organization.
Quality materials and craftsmanship also result in fewer maintenance costs down the line.
Airtightness, vapour check membranes and Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MHRV) contribute to preserving the integrity of the structure.
We can build you a home that is part of a sustainable future, which you can feel good about.
By living in an Evolution, you use fewer resources and make good use of renewable energy, like the sun and rain.
The Homestar™ 6+ rating indicates high performance and sustainability in a home and adds value in the property market.
Not only do you save money through reduced running costs, you make money by commanding an increased price when it comes time to selling our home.
Intello, a vapour check layer that does an impressive double duty of keeping the walls dry and the house airtight, creates a thermal envelope encasing the entire home.
Intello, a German-engineered material, is made specifically for New Zealand climatic conditions by Proclima.
Increased Earthwool insulation in all walls, including internal walls, and ceiling offers up to 60% more energy efficiency and warmth as well as better sound insulation.
Up to 80% of heat can be lost through the perimeter of a house, which is why we install the MaxRaft system which insulates the entire concrete subfloor.
This system allows for efficient underfloor heating and helps retain passive solar heat amassed during daylight hours. It also eliminates "thermal bridging", cold spots that can occur in wall-floor joints which produce condensation and internal drafts.
Thermally-broken joinery means that the plastic strip between the interior and exterior aluminium window and door joinery significantly reduces the conductivity of cold or heat to the inside of the house. This also minimizes the chances of internal condensation.
Argon-filled windows reduces the loss of heat through the windows.
Solar hot water harnesses the free energy of the sun and can cut a household's energy bill by 30%. Photovoltaic panels (PV) are also an option and we can help you determine which choices work best with your lifestyle and energy needs.
Improved modern technology in solar panels means free hot water with little to no maintenance of the system. Depending on your preference, panels can be integrated into the roof line for aesthetic reasons.
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) are environmentally friendly — containing no mercury or lead — reducing your carbon footprint. They also last significantly longer (up to 17 years) than traditional incandescent light fixtures.
LED lights do not heat up and can lie directly under insulation, which means the R5.2 insulation runs completely over the ceiling, optimizing heat retention.
A rain harvesting system recuperates rain water run off from gutters into a 900L tank that can be used later for garden irrigation.
Using the sun to heat your home in the winter and eaves to keep your home cool in the summer is ideal, free and green. Our expertise can help you determine the best way to orient your home to maximize passive solar gain while retaining views.
