Beauty and sustainability without compromise

Our speciality is building exceptionally beautiful energy efficient homes.

We're a small privately owned construction company in Christchurch, New Zealand with a 30-year history of excellence in craftsmanship. From Superhomes, and Passive Houses, to architectural and standard residential, we believe every home can be made to be more efficient, healthier for the families, and better for the environment.

We offer a complete design and build solution for energy efficient homes, from high-end architectural projects to standard residential, light-commercial, and energy-efficient renovations.

We also do small projects, from extensions and sheds, to bathroom renovations and pizza ovens! From the start of your idea, to the first night in your new home, we are dedicated to making the process easier.

Homes that protect our environment

The health of our families, and our planet depends on the decisions we make today. 

Our aim is to build homes that will protect the health of the occupants, are climate safe, and are resilient to last for generations. We know that every home can be more energy-efficient, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the construction, and requiring less energy to maintain over the life of the building.

To overcome climate challenges, and lead by example, we are fostering a culture of continuous improvement in our team, and in our industry. Since 2015 we are active participants of the Superhome Movement. We are sharing knowledge with our industry and lobbying for improved building standards.

We’re committed to being Climate Positive

We have a mission to create a company that is climate positive by reducing our emissions and contributing to restoring biodiversity to help draw down greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere.

Climate change and loss of biodiversity are the most serious issue of our time. Buildings are major drivers of greenhouse gas emissions and the materials and processes to create them is responsible for 38% of global energy-related CO2 emissions.

While the initial emissions to construct a home are high, running the home can emit that same amount every six years. In other words, running a home has a far bigger impact on emissions. This is why it’s important to build as efficiently as possible, to reduce energy input, and emissions for the life of the home. 

We are working in partnership with our designers, suppliers, and clients, to create homes and communities that improve, rather than diminish, the resilience of the natural world.

As a company, we are acting now to fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and contributing to drawdown of greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere through restoring biodiversity. In 2020 and 2021 we funded land, native plants, irrigation, and staff time to plant and build a native reserve here in Canterbury. We are committed to adding 800 natives each year, to help restore native biodiversity in New Zealand and help draw CO2 from the atmosphere. This is mission drawdown.

We are committed to:

• Reducing emissions in our vehicle fleet.

• Prioritising locally made materials, and considering energy used and emissions that result from transportation. 

• Creating buildings of a superior quality and performance, to meet the challenges of a low carbon future.

• Cutting down on waste, considering the life cycle of every material we use, aiming to reduce waste that goes to landfill now and into the future.

• Openly sharing knowledge and research with others in the industry.

• Constructing buildings that require minimal energy input to maintain a satisfactory internal living environment.

• Advocating for faster change in our industry towards an improved standard of construction and more regenerative construction practices.

• Setting targets for our greenhouse gas emissions and measuring our performance to help us achieve a climate positive company.

• Collaborating with professionals and policy makers within our industry to work towards improved environmental outcomes.

• Prioritising sustainable suppliers who are accountable with details around their policies and targets for emissions, waste reduction, transport planning and raw material reduction.

• Embracing the shift to low embodied carbon materials, and prioritising materials with minimal environmental impact more broadly.

Our Team

Directors

Daniel Saunders – Smart, innovative, reflective, respectful, and dedicated to the greater good – these are the things that make Dan, and this business, unique. A Master Builder with 30 years’ experience in building, and 20 years as a company director, Dan knows the New Zealand building industry, and he brings his expertise and unique passion for excellence to every job.

Jennifer Hamlin – Dream queen and detail guru, she’s the creative director. She supports the company vision and culture, upholding company ideals of supporting an amazing team that cares for people and communities. 

Accounts and Administration 

Kellie Allan – The Book Keeper/Number Cruncher – Kellie enjoys being a contract book keeper who balances a niche number of clients with the demands of her family life. Kellie is a very valued member of our team not just with the knowledge she injects into the company, but her fun and kind nature is a pleasure to work with. 

Erica Inglis – Erica has a vast work background in office management across various industries, and a strong desire to contribute and bring departments together, which is an asset to any workplace. 

Evette Furniss – Evette brings a background of various industries which makes her adaptable to day to day variations in of the building industry. On top of being a builder's wife, Evette has worked with Superhome Movement which has given her an insight in to energy efficient homes and the building code. 

Foremen 

Kane Crossan - Kane has over 21 years' experience with a special interest in architectural and hill builds, Kane is our head foreman, project manager and an exceptional leader of the team. He is well known in the region for his quality craftsmanship and integrity and his careful attention to detail.  

Graeme Furniss - Graeme is a foreman with 27 years' experience in building and has particular skill in architectural builds and his renovation knowledge gives him an edge. Graeme's easy-going nature, standard of quality, and focus on client care makes him an absolute gem to work with.

Ben Sole - Ben is a foreman with 11 years' experience. He is light-hearted, calm, approachable, kind, and he sets himself apart with his hard work, attention to detail, and going that extra mile for our lovely clients.

Carpenters 

Matt Sutherland – Matt is a junior foreman. He has 11 years' building experience and qualified as a carpenter in 2016. His loyalty and commitment to excellence makes him an asset to our team. 

Sandeep Singh - Sandeep has 16 years of experience in energy efficient carpentry and architectural hill builds. Sandeep brings dedication to his work and a passion for detailed finishing.

Sam Flintoff - Sam has over 10 years experience. His dependable and quality work ethic make him a huge asset to our team.

Apprentices

Charly Thomas - Charly started his apprenticeship in 2021

Connor Saunders - Connor started his apprenticeship in 2021

Aaron Rowe - Aaron started his apprenticeship in 2022