Smarter Living

Behind its clean-lined façade, this 165sqm show home is rewriting the rulebook on compact living. Touted as New Zealand’s first fully integrated smart display home, it proves that smaller scale doesn’t mean fewer features — just smarter ones. Every square metre of this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is designed for efficiency and ease. From automated lighting and entertainment systems to in-ground irrigation and voice control, the home responds intuitively to its occupants’ needs. Holiday mode minimises power use when you’re away, while a solar array and battery back-up ensure energy independence. Impressively, the home generates more energy than it consumes thanks to a combination of full solar, a hot water heat pump, and ducted air-conditioning with an energy-recovery system 50 per cent more efficient than standard models.

Sustainability continues with composting-bin drawers, a recycled poly-raft floor slab and Accoya grey feature cladding that never requires painting. A thoughtful floorplan includes generous glazing to add light and warmth, while easy indoor-outdoor flow enhances day-to-day living. Wrapped in grey vertical Oblique timber, the exterior delivers durability and visual appeal. This future-forward home leads the way in energy efficiency and shows a modest footprint can pack in innovation and style.

REGIONAL AWARDS WON

• Regional PDL by Schneider Electric Smart Home Award
• Regional Gold

REGION & CATEGORY:
Manawatu & Whanganui
GIB Show Home