Energy efficient show home reopens in Jack’s Point

Energy efficient show home reopens in Jack’s Point

Award-winning Rilean Construction is re-opening its first ever energy efficient ‘Evolution Series’ show home near Queenstown as substantial demand for sustainable living continues to grow.

The show home opens at the popular Jack’s Point lifestyle development on Tuesday March 24 2015, and displays many features of sustainable living and environmentally responsible building methods.

Designed by Rilean-appointed architect Mark Gray, the four-bed two-bath home at 9 McKellar Drive spans 225sq m and is located in a sunny north-west facing position within the spectacular development, overlooked by The Remarkables mountain range.

The ‘Evolution Series’ team is “thrilled” to re-open the home to the public, which first opened its doors in June 2014, enabling them to once again showcase what an energy efficient home should look and feel like.

“We’re lucky the owners have allowed us to use it as a show home again for six months while they live overseas,” said Rilean Construction director and shareholder Mick Moffatt.

“It’s perfect timing really as we’re in autumn and starting to feel the first ‘pinches’ of winter with the occasional morning frost. Even in our harsh Central Otago climate, stepping into this warm, sunny home really encapsulates what an evolution home is all about. The heat retention level is amazing.

“An energy efficient home passively creates and retains warmth, reducing the need for other forms of heating.”

Mr Moffatt said buyers and potential buyers were increasingly keen on building sustainable homes not only for environmental but financial reasons.

The recent Queenstown Home Show resulted in two new contracts and numerous enquiries, as the ‘Evolution Series’ concept continues to grow.

“Since 2011 we’ve built 17 homes and we currently have 13 more at the design stage or in the process of being built,” he said.

“To put that into context, we only built two homes in our first year when the concept was new to Queenstown, but since then growth has been spectacular as people have come to realise the savings they can make while being kind to the environment.

“People have a genuine desire to learn more about their options for sustainable living, to be warmer and healthier, while at the same time know they have a great-value investment which will help save money in the long run.”

All evolution homes are monitored for energy efficiency post-construction and all are performing better than expected.

“One home’s using approximately $1,200 per year for electricity, including heating and hot water, which is incredibly good for this area,” said Mr Moffatt.

Rilean pioneered sustainable and energy efficient home building when it launched the evolution series in late 2010, and it continues to exceed expectations.

Jack’s Point is proving a popular choice for energy efficient home owners, with four being built or underway in the next six months.

Also in progress are homes in Moeraki and Wanaka – with Wanaka welcoming an additional nine ‘cottage-style’ Evolution Series homes at the Kirimoko Park development.

The Jack’s Point show home will be open Tues – Sat between 10am and 2pm. Sales consultant Annabelle Numaguchi will be based at the home and available to show people round and answer questions.

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