10 homestar demonstration home

energy efficient, environmentally sound homes with very low running cost. Innovative, attractive, spatially aware and low maintenance. The properties are opposite the Church on the north/west corner of Church Square. The project provide a model for a new standard of housing expected to influence the Christchurch affordable housing rebuild market. Warm, dry, and healthy, energy efficient and environmentally sound. These 10 star homes demonstrate innovations and future-proof options of energy efficient environmental design. Although they achieve 10 homestar built rating, they also demonstrate the varying levels of specification that may be implemented for 6, 7,8
with associated levels of build costs and running cost which also consequently have differing payback periods and end property values.
9 & 11 Church Square share the same specifications and environmental credentials and 10 homestar built rated.
9 Church Square is a single level three bedroom dwelling with a large open plan living/dining/kitchen space. The land is zoned L3 and Site Area is 295m². Cera technical category TC2. It is designed to 9
homestar rating and 5 star Lifemark standard. It features two bathrooms equipped with automatic humidistats to remove steam/moisture and the latest water efficient fittings and tapware. One is an accessible dimension bathroom that is spatially configured to be either accessed as a bedroom ensuite or shared bathroom for the rest of the home. This is achieved with an extra cavity slider door to the hallway. (refer plans). The very well equipped kitchen also has a walk in pantry. 11 Church Square is a two storey three bedroom dwelling with two spacious high standard bathrooms. The land is zoned L3 zone and site area is 273 m². It is designed to 10 homestar rating
Ground Floor accommodates a large north facing living room with a centrally located stair separating the entry, kitchen/dining and utility areas, such as accessible toilet, laundry and walk in pantry. There is cover rear access from a carport. The stair landing provides space for an office / computer desk and storage cupboards each side. The Master bedroom is large and has additional storage and access to a small balcony. Background
Designed by Bob Burnett Architecture who are recognized for award environmental design and high performance low energy homes. NZGBC (New Zealand Green Building Council) Members and Certified Homestar Practitioners and Homestar Assessors. Their homes start at 6 star
which have approximately half the power bill of NZ standard homes that rate 3-4 star. BBA designed of New Zealand's first 7 star home, with successive projects being awarded 7 and 8 stars . The current 10 star homes target zero energy and are also designed to be earthquake resilient and to Lifemark standards. The firms exemplary work and long standing advocacy recently received recognition from EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) when awarded a commendation in the Vector Energy Leadership Award category. Judges said: “a very good, influential practitioner working in a niche market…his work has longevity and integrity and we expect his advocacy to have more impact as the rebuild gathers momentum in Christchurch”