Designed as a passive solar vacation cottage in Middle Earth, this is the first timber frame home with solid wood walls in New Zealand; built on site by Zirnhelt Timberframes from B.C.
Two double sliding doors to the spacious patio on the sunny side makes this cottage with open living space, 4 bed room and 2 baths, perfectly suited to outdoor living.
Roof and framed walls are insulated with local sheepswool insulation and the woodstove provides hot water for domestic use.
Technical, code compliance and environmental consulting provided by GREEN Being Ltd.