Steve Hughes is a Creator of healthy places and beautiful spaces at Build Good Architecture.
Steve is an architectural designer with Passive House training and over twenty-five years’ experience in design and construction. His latest architectural design, a Passive House Premium certified home, is the smallest Passive House Premium in the world and the only fully off-grid Passive House in New Zealand. He designs super houses - homes for New Zealanders that are healthier and more comfortable to live in, won’t grow mould, use minimal energy to heat and cool, and are beautiful, inspiring spaces, built using sustainable and local resources.
Steve and his family moved from Auckland to the Coromandel Peninsula in 2021 to live their dream life. To build a beautiful, off-grid, passive home for themselves, and live off the land by growing a lush organic garden.
Steven is friendly, detail-oriented, and creative. His outstanding expertise in architecture and high-performance building makes him the perfect choice to bring your dream home to life.
Steven Hughes has been a guest on 1 episode.
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Episode 10: Steven Hughes
5 September 2024 | Season 1 | 36 mins 26 secs
airtightness, health, passive design, passive house, super insulation, ventilation, window
In this episode of the pro clima Podcast, Steve shares his experience transitioning from a poorly insulated, high-cost villa in Auckland to building an off-grid Passive House in Coromandel, detailing his sustainable design journey, the challenges of unconventional materials, and his insights on energy efficiency, ventilation, and the importance of improving New Zealand's housing standards.