Passive Homes in Auckland

Improving the performance of Auckland homes with Quality Build’s passive homes.

Improve your home’s performance with Quality Build’s passive homes. Passive homes are an investment in comfort, health, and energy efficiency. They tackle the big challenges Auckland families face—rising power costs, damp homes, and respiratory issues—while future-proofing your property.

What is a Passive Home?

A passive home is a high-performing, energy-efficient home designed for consistent comfort and better health. These homes are airtight, well-insulated, and maintain a steady indoor temperature all year round. Quality Build believes the construction industry can do more to help Aucklanders live in warm, healthy homes. That’s why we offer passive homes and performance upgrades that fit different budgets.

New Build or Retrofit – The Choice is Yours

You don’t have to build a new house to enjoy passive home benefits. Quality Build can retrofit your existing Auckland home, villa, or bungalow to improve insulation, airflow, and overall performance. If full passive house certification isn’t in your budget, we’ll help you make smart adjustments—like upgrading cladding, roofing, and ventilation—to achieve a healthier, more efficient home.

Here are some of the benefits of a high-performing or passive home.

Better for your family.

Damp homes encourage mould and dust mites, which trigger allergies and asthma. Passive homes eliminate dampness and provide clean, filtered air, reducing health risks for your family.

Better for the future of your home.

A passive home is highly insulated, retains heat, and circulates fresh air consistently, protecting your home from moisture damage and improving durability.

Better for your wallet.

After the initial investment, passive homes slash energy bills. You’ll enjoy year-round comfort without relying on costly heating or cooling systems.

Experience Quality Build’s sought-after processes and values.

How much does your builder’s process and attitude to their work matter? It turns out a lot. We’re called Quality Build not just because of the level of our workmanship but the level at which we operate – with care, respect and awareness.

We’re committed to collaborating.
From our first meeting, we work creatively and collaboratively to make sure you get everything you want from your renovation without breaking the budget.

Being thorough and transparent matters.
You deserve builders who work with you, your architect, suppliers, vendors and council in a way that is thorough, pragmatic and transparent.

Delivering the best experience and outcome.
The main concerns of any new build usually centre on schedule, budget, the process, a stunning outcome, and respect for your home and living arrangements. We may also have to navigate challenges like steep sites, narrow driveways, or wild weather. Or your designs might be quirky. We do everything in our power to minimise disruption and make it a pleasant experience – so much so our clients often say they miss us once we’re gone!

Realistic and regular communication you’ll happily rave about.

Our clients rave about our communication. Nathan checks up on the progress of your build regularly, chasing up vendors and liaising with council when required, and providing you with weekly progress reports in writing. We don’t want you experiencing any surprises, so we keep you informed of any changes. We’re also realistic so will give you a heads-up about lead times and any potential change in suppliers so you’re always kept in the picture.

Whether you want to retrofit your existing home or build a passive home from scratch, Quality Build can create a future-proofed, healthy and high-performing home that you and your family will enjoy for many years to come.

Hear from our happy clients

“No Hidden Costs”

“Nathan was really open and honest and didn’t promise the earth. He’s so forthcoming, as is his team. He’s a good guy that helps out and makes sure that things get done. Nathan’s so transparent with budget, there’s no hidden costs that come through. It’s clear from his team that everyone’s happy – you can tell that they’re respected and treated really well. The process makes such a difference… hundred per cent I would recommend him. I think he is a great operator.”