Specifications
Exterior
The exterior of the HABODE is powder coated aluminium sip panels fitted into thermally broken extrusions that results in an extremely low maintenance finish that does not require painting. Washing annually with a car wash and wax product using a brush and sponge, then hosing, is all that is needed. The sliding windows are thermally broken, double glazed, tinted glass toughened to New Zealand AS/NZS2208 grade A standard. External bulkhead lights are fitted at the front and back of the house as well as on each end. One external tap can also be found at each end of the house.
Structure
The frames and profiles are made from Corten steel with an 150 micron rubberised marine paint system finish. Steel thicknesses range from 1.65mm through to 6mm and are fully mig welded. Corten steel is a group of steel alloys developed to eliminate the need for painting, meaning that maintenance and repair costs are low. The safety of the structure was put to test during the 2010 earthquakes in Christchurch and 2016 in Kaikoura. Whilst buildings all around them failed, HABODEs stood strong and suffered no structural damage, broken glass or internal wall panel damage. Mechanical testing has also been carried out, and two engineering reports have certified that a HABODE house can withstand an equivalent of maximum speeds of 257km/hr of hurricane strength wind.
Roof
The roof is profiled, Corten steel - three times the thickness of Colorsteel - with a marine paint system finish in charcoal grey. Both the roof and sub-floors are fully welded and insulated envelopes. We describe the roof and sub-floor as being ‘wings’ attached to a central core. This is similar to wings on a butterfly and was designed to fold in and out for ease of shipping and deployment. This results in a 1.6m wide central gutter down the middle of the roof that channels water at each end of the building into stainless steel sub-gutters and downpipes.
Interior
The interior of the HABODE has an upward sloping ceiling reaching 2.9m at the outer walls, giving a feeling of height and space, and is constructed from aluminium tongue and groove effect panels in a warm white colour. The walls consist of thermally broken, insulated panels with a coloured aluminium laminate finish. These panels are of the same construction and robust nature as the outside cladding allowing ease of cleaning and maintenance. The interior colours are light grey and warm white. There is LED down lighting throughout and numerous wall, and pop-up floor, mounted double power outlets in all the rooms and service areas.
Insulation/heating
All doors, windows and wall panels are thermally broken and insulated creating a damp-free, warm environment. Additionally, each HABODE can be fitted with either a wood burner or wall mounted air conditioning units depending on taste. Solar panels are an optional extra if you wish to go ‘off-grid’.
Flooring
The flooring is constructed from recyclable and biodegradable 12mm thick bamboo tongue and groove boards. Bamboo is a durable flooring recognised by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program as being an ecologically-friendly building material. It is easy to clean by using only a broom and a damp sponge, and is extremely hard wearing having a lifespan of generally 25+ years.
Kitchen
The HABODE kitchen comes fully fitted when shipped. This consists of white quartz stone bench tops and a stainless steel sink and drainage area with chrome double mixer tap and under bench instant hot water heater. The cupboards and under bench drawers are coated with a white gloss lacquered finish and have Blum soft close runners and hinges. A stainless steel electric oven, gas (or electric) hob, and range hood, complete the clean and simple look. These materials make for a hard-wearing and easily maintained kitchen. (Please also see ‘Optional extras’ below.)
Bathroom
The HABODE bathroom comes fully fitted when shipped. The shower has a quartz stone tiled floor and walls, fold away glass doors and a wall mounted, height adjustable shower with single lever mixer. Also included is a wall-hung vanity unit which has a white gloss lacquered finish and a white quartz stone top with top mounted ceramic basin and chrome single lever mixer tap. The ceramic toilet is wall-hung with a concealed cistern. There are many fixed accessories including a horizontal wall mirror, toilet roll holder, heated multi-towel rail, robe hooks, and extractor fan.
Services
All HABODEs come fully wired and plumbed to New Zealand standards.
Hot water: NZ fitted instant gas (or electric) heater through insulated pipes.
Cold water insulated pipes.
Electricity: 240V AC, 50Hz
Connection is extra as part of on-site costs.
Optional extras
These include:
under bench dish drawer/traditional full size dishwasher
fridge/freezer
microwave
reverse cycle air conditioning unit(s)
wood burner
washing machine/drier
galvanised frame for timber decking
galvanised deck brackets
timber decking
sunshades
fitted bed base with drawers
fitted bedroom drawers/wardrobes
insect screens
* If there is something you would like that isn’t on the list above, please ask and we will try to accommodate you.
Are you ready to take the next step?
We are aiming to start our next production run, of no more than 8 houses, during the last quarter of 2021, with an estimated delivery of January 2022.
To secure your place in the queue, click the button below, fill out the form, and we will be in touch to let you know the next steps. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
HABODE colours and specifications may vary from time to time.