Considered Design.
CONCIENTEOUS ARCHITECTURE.
Our sustainably designed and built modular homes minimise negative environmental impacts whilst maximising comfort and wellbeing.
Sustainable living
Beyond the Architectural aesthetics lies a commitment to unparalleled performance. Coolhouse embraces the principles of passive building design, incorporating features like airtight construction, thermal massing, and strategic solar optimisation.
When built to Passive standards, higher insulation values further enhance energy efficiency, exceeding national building code standards by a factor of two. This not only translates to a significantly reduced environmental impact but also fosters a remarkably comfortable year-round living environment.
Every Coolhouse is underpinned by the rigor of a NZ 3910 or NIS-SCC 2018 Building Contract, ensuring structural integrity and lasting value.
Prefabrication or on-site build
An off-site build is feasible for COOLHOUSE designs and can encompass various methods for construction, ranging from panelisation to the complete prefabrication of the house at a construction yard before transportation to site. During the initial consultation phase, viability for prefabrication is evaluated with consideration given to design adjustments, site accessibility, location, and scheduling.
We will always advise on the most practical and cost-effective solution when considering off-site or on-site construction.
CUSTOMISATION
Low energy homes take the principles of Passive homes with increased insulation, air tightness, to create a home that is warmer, drier and with less dust. Coolhouses use increased insulation, higher standard specification joinery but To complete a Passive house requires sign off from the Passive House association.
Turnkey solution / end to end solution
OSB can include elements of the build such as panellisation, through to prefabrication of the entire house off site. OSB is possible for Coolhouse designs however this is assessed early in the consultation process taking into consideration design modifications, site access, location and timing. While this may seem ideal often the reality is somewhat more complex and sites and designs are better suited to an onsite build.
Precision craftsmanship
OSB can include elements of the build such as panellisation, through to prefabrication of the entire house off site. OSB is possible for Coolhouse designs however this is assessed early in the consultation process taking into consideration design modifications, site access, location and timing. While this may seem ideal often the reality is somewhat more complex and sites and designs are better suited to an onsite build.