Mornington Passive House

Targeting Passive House

Designed to Homestar 9

Navigating a subdivided section without drive on access, the Mornington Passive House design has been designed and thermally modelled to meet both the Passive House standard and Homestar 9. It is an exercise in both stringent performance constraints and complex site restrictions. The young families brief however was simple, Low maintenance, occupant health and capitalisation on the views gifted by the elevated site.

  • Location: Mornington. Wellington

    Built: Yet to be constricted

Modern wooden house with large windows, a covered patio, and outdoor seating, surrounded by lush greenery.
Modern house with wooden siding surrounded by lush greenery and trees, featuring a staircase leading to an elevated deck.
Modern house with a wooden deck and outdoor furniture, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Modern patio with metal chairs, cushions, and a wooden deck, adjacent to a minimalist house facade with large windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by trees.
Modern dining room with a wooden table set for a meal, featuring wine glasses and a vase with pink flowers. A large wall art depicts a scenic coastal landscape. Sunlight casts shadows through a glass door leading to an outdoor area with wooden slats.
Modern open-plan kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinetry, large central island, and sleek furnishings. Large windows provide natural light with a view of greenery outside. Minimalist decor includes a dining table with chairs and a lounge area w
Modern living room with large window, stylish gray sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, black lounge chair with matching ottoman, and a green landscape view.
Modern open-concept living room and kitchen with wooden flooring, a gray sectional sofa, dining table, island, and sliding glass door overlooking greenery.
Modern kitchen interior with wooden cabinets, black appliances, black tile backsplash, and a large island with stools.
Modern house with wooden exterior surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden staircase leading upward.
Modern living and dining room with light wood flooring, a dining table with chairs, a coffee table, a framed picture on the wall, and a pendant light. Large windows provide natural light.
Modern kitchen and dining area with wooden elements, black stools around a kitchen island, pendant lights, a large wooden dining table set for a meal, and a view of greenery through a sliding glass door.
View of a modern outdoor patio with a wooden deck, sliding glass doors, a canopy, and furniture including a sofa and chairs. The area is surrounded by lush greenery.