Lightning Construction & Joinery's Show Home in Governor's Bay, Christchurch is currently under construction and this page will take you on a journey through the building process.
Built high on the hill with stunning views over the harbour, this substantial cedar & block, designer 5 bedroom house on three levels comes complete with extensive living areas, huge decks, a home theatre, designer kitchen with scullery and 3 car garaging.
Designed and built as an Eco-home it features:
- Optimum placement on the site to ensure maximum sun in the winter
- Cedar cladding and finished concrete block construction - sustainable resources with high thermal values
- Underfloor heating and hot water supply by heatpump
- Double glazing featuring thermally broken aluminium frames for increased insulation
- Low energy lighting
- VELUX skylights - for solar gain in winter and ventilation in summer
- Ponding - to reflect sunlight on the south face back into the house
- Rainwater collection - overflow used for irrigation
The Show Home is available to view By Appointment Only, contact Lightning Construction for more information.
Click here to view digital images and promotional video.
