Maximising space for a young family 2021
This Minor Housing Unit (MHU) creates a moderate family home by coupling main dwelling with SIPs double car garaging plus loft / storage space.
In close proximity to the extended family home, this independent semi off-grid home was achievable on family land, and utilises a high-performance envelope and efficient plan to create comfortable affordable family living.
DESCRIPTION
Location: Dairy Flat, Auckland
Building Footprint: 125m²
Size: 180m², 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom + loft studio
Foundation/floor: Insulated waffle slab with warm edge
Cladding: Profiled sheet metal roof & walls + thermally modified pine
Windows: Thermally broken aluminium with laminated double glazing
Power & Heating: Mains connected. Under floor heating (hydronic in-slab)
Wastewater: On-site black & grey water treatment
Freshwater: Filtered rainwater
COSTS (2021)
Original budget: $675,000
Fit out: Interior painting by client
Above: Virtual fly through of proposed design
Above: Excavation and slab preparation
Above: Slab preparation
Above: Slab pouring