Flexi’s High-Performance Envelope
We’ve created the ultimate construction build-up that ensures a continuous thermal envelope. This high-performance system takes the guesswork out of building low-energy, thermally efficient homes.
But don’t just take our word for it. We’ve done the R&D, modelling, prototyping, and real world testing, and now we can share the data with you!
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Exterior Ventilation Cavities
Continuous Rigid Weather Resistive Barrier
Reduced Thermal Bridging
Continuous Insulation Zones
Continuous Airtightness Layer
Recessed uPVC Glazing
Interior Service Cavities
Extra High Wind Zone Flashings & Detailing
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Thermal Energy Modelling - using the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) to understand the heating and cooling demand by VIA Architecture
Hygrothermal Modelling - using (WUFI) to reduce interstitial condensation risk by Kaizon
Blower Door Test - an airtightness test to ensure no air (heat) leakage by ProClima
Temperature/ Humidity Sensors - we’ve installed sensors throughout our Show Home’s structure to understand exactly how the envelope performs.
We’re making high-performance homes easy.
Thermal Energy Modelling.
Seriously warm, dry and comfortable.
Thermal energy modelling conducted by VIA Architecture proves that the Flexi House Show Home is 46% more efficient than the new H1 updates to the New Zealand Building Code.
Traditional vs Flexi.
We get asked all the time what the difference is between a 'traditional house’ and a Flexi House…
We’ve created the ultimate build-up that ensures a continuous thermal envelope.
Airtightness.
Our Show Home achieved a Blower Door Test result of 1.29ACH.
Airtightness is a key metric in assessing how energy efficient a dwelling is. The easier it is to control the airspace, the easier it is to keep it at a comfortable temperature. This space is then mechanically ventilated with heat recovery so that you’re not losing precious energy running the heat pump.
Since building the Show Home, we’ve gained valuable insights which we’ve fed back into the performance strategy of our homes.
Lower Carbon.
Flexi House was included in an Embodied Carbon study by the University of Auckland.
By addressing the Embodied Carbon of our materials - in addition to the Operational Carbon as a result of building an energy-efficient home - Flexi House has a significantly lower Global Warming Potential than other construction methods and build-ups.
Truly sustainable.
We’re putting people and the planet first!
Built from locally sourced, renewable and environmentally friendly materials - our houses have significantly less embodied carbon and produce less operational carbon than a typical new home. We also feature a first-of-its-kind reusable componentry system to extend the useful life of our panels.