This owner-built house of 180 m^2 area
required 9 years of work. The structure was
built of recycled timber, the adobes formed
by hand from local soil. The floors are of
earth slate or recycled timber. The glass
facade enables passive solar heating.
A wood fire is installed for cooking, hot
water and additional heating.
The property features many permaculture
aspects. There is a waterless composting
toilet, and a windmill pumps water to the
garden.170 Built examples
Residence, Helensville, New Zealand
Zealand
Architects: Graeme North, Warkworth,
New Zealand
Builders: Collen and John Brown
Completion: 2005
Area: 180 m^2