Building healthy homes using the Passivhaus standard
At Toa Homes, we believe every whānau deserves a home that actively supports their health and wellbeing. That's why we've chosen the Passivhaus standard as our north star – a proven building standard that creates homes where tamariki can thrive, energy bills stay low, and families can focus on what matters most.
Beyond basic insulation: Why eliminating thermal bridges is critical for a healthy home
We know that insulation is important, but many of us don't realise that even a well-insulated home can still be losing significant heat through what we call 'thermal bridges' or areas where heat finds an easy path to escape through the building structure.