We design energy-efficient, low-carbon homes that blend eco-friendly architecture with Passive House principles. From concept and planning to design, analysis, and construction, we create sustainable homes that offer lasting comfort while minimising environmental impact.
By integrating natural, locally sourced materials with advanced design and construction techniques, we ensure each home is healthy, resilient, and energy-efficient. Our projects are guided by energy modelling and environmental assessments, helping to optimise thermal performance and reduce heating and cooling costs.
With extensive expertise in low-energy building techniques, our team designed and built New Zealand’s first Certified Passive House using straw bale construction in 2020.
We prioritise airtight, high-performance designs that maximise natural insulation, ventilation, and solar gain—ensuring minimal energy use and superior indoor air quality.
Ecological, Beautiful, and Efficient by Design
We embrace alternative building solutions that deliver high-performance homes without unnecessary complexity. Our prefabricated straw panels from Hiberna Modular streamline construction, reducing waste and improving efficiency. By focusing on natural materials and thoughtful design, we create homes that are warm in winter, cool in summer, and built for a sustainable future.
Architecture companies Hiberna has worked with, and recommends.
Design & Make – Te Anau
Architype – Dunedin
Salmond Architecture – Wānaka
Rafe Maclean Architects – Wānaka
Minimal Design – Wānaka
Fineline Architecture – Nelson
Peter Olorenshaw Architect – Nelson
Via Architecture – Paraparaumu
Black Pine Architects – Wanganui
Patchwork Architecture – Wellington
Martin Ulenberg – Auckland
