B2. MAGPIE'S REST 

140 York Rd, Huirangi

Owners: Jo-anne Mowat & Allan Nokes

Size: 117m2

Key features:

• Affordable passive solar design with exposed concrete.

• Recycled materials for doors, handbasins, wardrobe shelving & doors, kitchen benches.

• Build process: sorting and recycling waste during the build.

• Wool insulation.

• Wood burner fuelled by tree fall or pruning on-site. Used to cook and heat water.

Talks & tours

Passive Solar Design

Step inside Jo-anne and Alan's passive solar house to learn about how natural elements and smart construction create a comfortable, energy efficient and affordable living space. 

• 13 Nov 11.30am-12.30pm (Thu)

• 15 Nov 3.30pm-4.30pm (Sat)

Registration opening soon.