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Specs

Architect

Studio Nord studionord.co.nz

Builder

LEP Construction

Location

Auckland, New Zealand.

Passive energy design

The house is mostly oriented to the north and east with glazing to the ground floor living area. The upper floor overhangs and an external pergola provides summer shading. In winter the sun can penetrate well inside the living room, warming

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