Low Energy, High performing, Architectural.

Origin are experts in low energy, high performing homes. We specialise in using structurally insulated panels (SIP) to create above code standard prefabricated panelised homes.

Our vision is to bring high performing, low energy housing to all kiwis combining great design and proven building techniques.

Origin is a leader in low energy, SIP panel design with completed projects around the country and the current construction of our passive standard family home in the North Shore, Auckland.

See Below for more information and our range of home designs.

Bespoke or pre-designed, we offer both…

View our collection of unique architecturally designed homes by the talented designers at Origin architcture, these designs can easily be upgraded to our low energy system. We have carefully designed floor plans varying from large family homes to 1 bedroom sleepouts. Alternatively we can bespoke design to suit your personal brief and requirements.

High performance.

The better we separate the outside environment from the inside the better we can control it. Now you can have it how you like inside, independent from outside conditions. This improves your health and wellbeing, while at the same time, saving lots of wasted money and energy.

There are two primary ways that a building structure loses energy.

The first one is through convection (air leakage). In a traditional frame and truss home, insulation fails because gaps and cavities along the walls or roof allow air from the interior to escape while also allowing exterior air to enter the structure.

The second one is through conduction (heat loss through solid objects). SIP Panels alone are capable of meeting and exceeding recommended R-values for every climate. When combined to create the structure, the continuous insulation with fewer studs means the Formance system has less thermal bridging and a higher whole-wall R-value compared to timber framing.

You don't have to take our word for energy savings - Independent Energy Assessment Professionals assessed a Canterbury house built with the Formance system and an insulated concrete slab, and found that the annual energy requirements were 75% lower than a standard timber-framed equivalent!

Why Us?

As passionate architectural designers we understand the importance of great design and quality building practice, we have teamed up with the best in the industry to deliver high end results.

We have experience in the low energy house market and our process makes it easier for you as we offer a integrated streamlined design/ build solution.

View our current low energy projects below:

Low energy living.

Living in a high performing home means higher levels of comfort, lower energy bills and lower carbon emissions.

More than any part of your home, the building envelope has the biggest impact on how energy efficient your home will be.

Energy efficiency is effortlessly achieved with the Origin SIP (structural insulated panel) system. With skins of structural sheathing laminated on either side of a rigid foam core the SIP panel is strong, light, and incredibly well insulated.

 SIP panels are used in place of traditional framing to enclose your home in a high-performance building envelope protecting you from the elements and ensuring world-class levels of energy efficiency.

 

  • Japonica

    North Shore- Passive Home

    IN CONSTRUCTION.

    Passive standard family home currently being constructed on the North Shore, Auckland.

  • Tutukaka Mini House

    Small family home situated on the Tutukaka coast, currently being completed.

  • West Auckland Home

    IN COUNCIL FOR CONSENT