15/10/2026
Most new homes in NZ are still built to minimum code - which means they’re often cold and damp in winter or overheating in summer. The NZ Building Code regulates minimum materials, not how a home actually performs.
Before you draw up plans or talk to an architect, discover the 7 critical design choices that determine whether your new build succeeds or fails.
In our free Homeowners Guide to Designing a Comfortable Home, you’ll learn:
🟢 Why window placement and orientation are your biggest tools for free winter heat
🟢 How simple changes to home shape save thousands in construction and energy costs
🟢 How an integrated design-build approach removes budget blowouts and performance risk
If you’re planning on build a new house, don’t leave performance to chance.
Get our free guide Smart Design, High Performance: 7 Early Choices That Will Make or Break Your New Home Build — before you start your house plans.
Download now at: https://ehaus.co.nz/resources