| 85 T T Bernadette Cooney Health, sustainability builder’s focus Whio Homes ensures their properties offer enhanced resistance to moisture, condensation and mould. Whio Homes BUILDING Whio Homes Ltd, a Christchurch based house building company, is dedicated to revolutionising the housing landscape by prioritising health and sustainability. They aim to provide Kiwis with homes that not only promote well-being but also minimise the environmental impact. They create new homes and prefabricated modular homes plus renovations and alterations that deliver greater liveability, increased energy efficiency and better internal air quality, naturally. At the forefront of this endeavour is the pending construction of a modern, eco-conscious dwelling situated at the edge of the CBD at 26 Hutcheson Street, Sydenham. Unlike conventional homes, this townhouse duplex will be constructed using materials and finishes that are free from synthetic treatments or processing. James Anderson, a seasoned builder with over two decades of experience, along with his wife Leesa, spearheads Whio Homes and are excited about commencing construction of this consented, innovative project. “For the last two years we’ve been working on developments of our own as a way to showcase the Forever Breathe™ building system,” says James. “Which we believe is the correct solution for the future of sustainable, efficient housing.” Forever Breathe™ building products make use of cutting-edge technologies such as: Thermally modified pine and native beech timber claddings and flooring, LVL timber framing, wool insulation and Magnum board panels made of magnesium oxide for building airtightness and vapour permeability. “My experience of these building products is that they result in high performing homes which don’t emit the chemicals and gases more traditional build products do. The products are stronger and more versatile and there is less building waste,” says James. Foregoing synthetic products in favour of natural materials, Whio Homes ensures their properties offer enhanced resistance to moisture, condensation and mould. The 119 sq. metre two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse will incorporate LVL timber framing and Magnum board lining in walls and ceilings to naturally reduce indoor humidity. “Insulation is natural wool fibre that exceeds the H1 requirements and the flooring is engineered oak and 100% New Zealand wool carpet. No vinyl’s or synthetic carpets are used due to their high use of plastics and chemical treatments,” says James. “My experience of these building products is that they result in high performing homes which don’t emit the chemicals and gases more traditional build products do.” Exterior cladding will be thermally treated, Earthen Radiata and Coloursteel© five rib corrugate. The home will include internal access garaging with prewiring for an EV charger. Members of New Zealand Certified builders, Whio Homes builds healthy philosophy extends to modular housing – architecturally designed homes constructed off site and delivered as a complete home to your site – on or off grid. These are full off-site construction systems increasing efficiencies and lowering costs for full size family homes or 70 sqm second dwellings, which are increasing in popularity for their affordability and versatility. Providing affordable, customisable, healthy homes well above the minimum building code, modular homes and second dwellings built to Forever Breathe specifications are perfect for entry level homeowners or older people downsizing – a perfect solution to rising section prices and building costs. Pr oud ly working with Whio Homes PROUD TO SUPPORT
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