Ngā Whare Pārara - Low Carbon & Low Energy Superhomes For Sale

‘Ngā Whare Pārara’ is the latest Superhome  development centred around two inspirational themes: Low Carbon and Solar Design, with the street front home to become NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST CARBON ZERO SUPERHOME.

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135A, B, C & D Somerfield Street, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024.

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Enquiries from $1.2m

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Why Choose a Somerfield Superhome?

Architecturally designed Superhomes prioritising sustainable design and natural light.

Low Carbon & Solar

Four Superhomes (two stand-alone, and two semi-detached), pushing the boundaries to inspire and educate the community and industry on how to create climate-positive and energy-positive homes.

Prime Location

Popular Restaurants, Pubs Cafes and Shops. Sought after Cashmere High School Zone. Strickland St cycleway provides 10 mins access to CBD. Near Porthills walking tracks, adventure park etc.  Walkscore 76/100

Unique Features

Superhomes bathed in natural light that require minimal energy input to be comfortable year round with optimal shade to avoid overheating. Superhome Certified, Better or Best 

Quality Living Space

The street front home, Superhome A: ‘Te Whare Tukuwaro-kore,’ – the FIRST Zero Carbon Superhome in New Zealand, confirmed by modelling through V-Quest.

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Ngā Whare Pārara

‘Ngā Whare Pārara’ Sunny Superhomes designed by Bob Burnett Architecture, is centred around two future focused, inspirational themes: Low Carbon and Solar Design, with the street front home design to be New Zealand’s FIRST Carbon Zero & Energy Zero Superhome.

This project consists of four turn-key Superhomes (two stand-alone, and two semi-detached) on freehold titles. Pushing the boundaries to inspire and educate the community and industry on how to create climate-positive and energy positive homes. ‘Ngā Whare Pārara’ means to warm oneself or to bask in the sun… reinforcing the first principle of designing for optimal solar aspect, creating four Superhomes bathed in natural light that require minimal energy input. Upon completion, the street front home, ‘Te Whare Tukuwaro-kore’ will be New Zealand’s first Carbon Zero Superhome. The project champions concepts of ‘manaakitanga’ and ‘kaitiakitanga,’ fostering community, environmental care, and responsible building practices.

Superhome A

Floor plans & artist impressions subject to change. Final details may vary
Floor plans & artist impressions subject to change. Final details may vary

Floor Plans

Superhomes prioritizing health, natural light, sunshine and sustainability.

Low carbon, for sale

Zero carbon, for sale

Low carbon, sold

Zero carbon, sold

What Makes a Superhome?

Architecturally designed Superhomes prioritising sustainable design and natural light.

DESIGN | Optimal orientation, function & aesthetics

THERMAL PERFORMANCE | Energy Modelled

STRUCTURE | Super-insulated floor, walls & roof

WINDOWS | High-performance windows

AIRTIGHTNESS | Confirmed by blower door test

VENTILATION | Whole home heat recovery ventilation

ENERGY | Solar system, Heat Pump hot water, etc

WATER | Efficient fittings & rainwater recycling

MATERIALS | Low carbon & responsibly sourced

WASTE | Plan, reduce, reuse, recycle

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Architecturally designed townhouses prioritizing sustainability and natural light.

Bob Burnett Architecture 2025

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