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17/06/2026

Just over a Week to Go: Passive House Open Days 2026

In just a little more than a week, doors will open across Aotearoa for the Passive House Open Days 2026!

We're thrilled to have 14 incredible homes and projects participating this year, giving visitors a rare opportunity to experience first-hand what makes a Passive House so comfortable, healthy and energy efficient.

Whether you're planning a new build, considering a renovation, or simply curious about high-performance buildings, this is your chance to:

✅ Feel the difference for yourself
✅ Meet homeowners and project teams
✅ Learn about comfort, ventilation and energy efficiency
✅ Ask questions and hear real-life experiences
📅 26–28 June 2026

⚠️ Please note: Some projects have limited visitor numbers and advance booking is required, while others welcome drop-in visitors. Be sure to check the details for each property before planning your visit.

A huge thank you to the homeowners and project teams who have generously agreed to share their projects and help inspire the next generation of better buildings.

👀 Check out the 14 participating projects on our website and start planning your Open Days itinerary!

https://lnkd.in/eiUkfSja

16/06/2026

Join us for our PHINZ June Webinar - A Case Study on the Whāriki project and all things ventilation!

Our highly experienced and knowledgeable presenters, Richard Walklin of Climate Smart Building Solutions and Guy Shaw, Energy Architecture will take us through this project in a 90 min session that you don't want to miss!

CEPH and NZRAB points available.

Book now!
https://lnkd.in/eh7SPawR

14/06/2026

Team Player Rates finish today!

Thinking about joining us at the PHINZ Conference 2026?

This is your last chance to secure the discounted Team Player Rate before tickets move to full price.

With keynote speakers Tomás O'Leary, Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp and Tom Webster, plus workshops, case studies, networking events and our new Auckland Amazing Race experience, it's shaping up to be a fantastic few days.

🏉 Passivhaus is a Team Sport — and we'd love to have you on the team.

🎟️ Book before midnight tonight:

https://pci.jotform.com/form/260797053107862

10/06/2026

Passive House Open Days

If you are in or near Raglan on the last weekend in June, you will definitely want to plan a trip to see the Tra Dubh Passive House which is aiming for Passive House Plus certification.

This project is around a 10 minute drive from Ruapuke Passive House which is also registered for the PH open days. Details are on our website or keep on eye on our social media for more details over the coming days.

Trá Dubh means black sand and is a fitting name for this recently completed project, which looks out over Ruapuke Beach near Raglan.

This two-bedroom bach is a getaway for a busy family. It is built to maximise sea views and the outlook over native bush, as well as being a comfortable and healthy home by aiming for Passive House Plus certification.

This home has been designed by the Craft Homes in-house Architectural and Passive House designer Belen Aseguinolaza.

Passive House Consultant: Bel Aseguinolaza ; Architect/Designer: Bel Aseguinolaza ; Builder: Craft Homes; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering

Where: Raglan, Waikato, 3296

When: Saturday, 27th June 9am – 3pm

Booking required: Yes. Catriona – [email protected]

Visitor notes: Rural address, gravel access road

09/06/2026

Showcasing another superb home in Christchurch - the Bletsoe Passive House! A definite addition to the roadtrip you will want to plan for the last weekend in June!

Passive House Premium (Complete)

A Passive House in suburbia designed for resilience against major outages and global warming. It has a very large solar PV system, a whole house rainwater system, and motorised external blinds (behind a 4th pane of glass) on all windows to entirely eliminate overheating.

The very small amount of heating required is provided by a heatpump inline with the HRV system. This is our forever home and has been designed for universal accessibility (achieving a 5-star Lifemark rating) to allow us to age in place.

Passive House Consultant: Paul Mulder; Architect/Designer: Energy Efficient Homes; Builder: Energy Efficient Homes; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: Energy Efficient Homes

Where: 7 Bletsoe Ave, Spreydon Christchurch, Canterbury, 8024

When: Friday, 26th June 2pm – 4pm; Saturday, 27th June 2pm – 5pm

Booking required: No

Visitor notes: Please remove shoes at front door, but be aware our timber flooring can be a bit slippery in socks.

08/06/2026

Share in this extraordinary experience with an "ordinary kiwi family on a big mission: building a warm, healthy, low-carbon home that doesn’t cost more than code-built houses."

Passive House Plus (In Construction)

Passive House Consultant: David Bowden; Architect/Designer: Joe Lyth; Builder: Buildtech Homes; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: KGW Engineering; Quantity Surveyor: David Bowden

Where: Cambridge, Waipa, 3434

When: Saturday 27th 1pm – 3pm

Booking required: Contact Nicky at [email protected] for full address details.

Visitor notes: Covered shoes – access is limited, multiple stairs/ladders

Watch the step by step journey here: https://www.instagram.com/sustainstudionz/

07/06/2026

PHINZ Conference 2026

Passivhaus is a Team Sport – Team Player Rates Now Available

Earlybird pricing may have closed, but due to popular demand we're giving the team another chance to get on the field at a discounted rate. Book before 15 June and secure special Team Player Rates before full conference pricing applies.

Book now!
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260797053107862

04/06/2026

Have you ever experienced a PH certified LEB tiny house?

Now is your chance!

Add this to your list of homes to view in our upcoming Passive House Open Day in Aotearoa at the end of June. This one is in the beautiful Otago area and is just waiting for you come in and see what kind of a punch it packs!

PHI Low Energy Building (In Construction)

Passive House Consultant: Jeff Wedgwood; Architect/Designer: Guy Herschel; Builder: Jeff Wedgwood; Certifier: Sustainable Engineering; Engineer: Wilton Joubert

Where: 949 Aubrey Road, Albert Town Wānaka, Otago, 9305

When: Saturday, 27th June 10am - 2pm

Booking required: Contact Jeff [email protected]

Visitor notes: Please park on the road, there is limited parking on site.

03/06/2026

Showcasing our 3rd impressive Passive House available for viewing in Aotearoa (Gisborne) at the end of June.

Get this in your calendars now and start planning your weekend road trip!

Passive House Classic (In Construction)

Come and see the Bub House – A 120sqm home for a family of 4

Passive House Consultant: Simone Bub; Architect: Bub Architects; Builder: Ross Residential; Certifier: Jason Quinn

Where: Gisborne, details to be confirmed on booking

When: Friday 26th 2pm – 4pm, Saturday 27th 2pm – 4pm

Booking required: Yes. email [email protected]

Visitor notes: Please note that this project is in the process of getting completed so appropriate shoes are required.

28/05/2026

Due to popular request the deadline for submissions on our T-Shirt competition has been extended to 5th June 2026.

For the Passivhaus Aotearoa Conference 2026, our theme is:

“Passivhaus Is a Team Sport”

And what does every team need?

A uniform.

The official PHINZ 2026 T-Shirt Design Competition — and the winning design will be worn by speakers, delegates, sponsors and the PHINZ board - will become a visible expression of this year’s theme.

This is your opportunity to:

• Showcase your creativity
• Interpret what “Passivhaus is a Team Sport” means to you
• Have your design printed and worn across the country

The winning design will be printed on ethically organic Fair Trade T-shirts by Joyya and seen across our entire conference audience.

The winner receives:

• One free full conference ticket
• Public recognition at the conference
• Feature across PHINZ platforms

Submissions extended close 5th June 2026

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, 10th June 2026.

Let’s create something bold, collaborative and worthy of the community

Design specifications, competition and entry details here:

https://passivehouse.nz/events/upcoming-events/passive-house-conference-2026/conference-2026-t-shirt-competition/

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