Build Your Healthy, Sustainable Eco Performance Home.

House & Land Packages now available.

We can build a healthy, new eco home to your specifications. Below is a collection of plans for you to start with, or we can design and build from scratch.

Plus, we have house and land packages for low-cost eco-living!

Pre-designed plans that can be altered for you

Sunday

2026 Architect Designed Series

SIze: 199 m2

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Study

Sunday Description

199 m2 / Length 23,600, width 13,030 / 3 Bedrooms / 1 study / 2 Bathrooms / sep wc / 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

The Sunday is the centrepiece of the Premium Homes Architect Designed Range, designed as the Premium Homes flagship show home at Earlsbrook.

Whether a quiet coffee in the morning or a barbeque in the afternoon with friends, The Sunday offers all day indoor / outdoor living.

With inspired, angular design there’s no compromise on style, both inside and out. This home is clearly for the discerning home buyer.

In addition to style the Sunday offers performance. Built from low toxin, sustainable building materials, the Sunday will look after your family as well as providing savings on energy, comfort and clean air without reliance on mechanical ventilation operating full time.

Premium Homes specialises in building energy efficient homes that manage indoor moisture and humidity through natural, low toxin materials - no plastic wraps. This is the healthy option for your family and it’s better for the planet.

Cheeseman

2026 Architect Designed Series

SIze: 182 m2

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Cheeseman Description

182 m2 / Length 20,555, width 11,860 / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Sep WC / 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

With loads of creative flair, the Cheeseman is integral to the Premium Homes Architect Designed Performance Home Range. The Cheeseman combines exciting lines and angles with our Foreverbreathe wall system, for comfort and energy savings.

Style and functionality are beautifully woven into seamless and practical design. The inspired angular design provides sunny living, entertainment and relaxation. While living areas are a focus check the size of all the bedrooms – superb. There’s no compromise here.

In addition to style the Cheeseman offers performance. Built from low toxin, sustainable building materials, the Cheeseman will look after your family as well as providing savings on energy, comfort and clean air without reliance on mechanical ventilation operating full time.

Cass

2026 Architect Designed Series

SIze: 179 m2

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Cass Description

179 m2 / Length 23,545, width 9,770 / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Sep WC / 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

The Cass is positioned within the Premium Homes Architect Designed Performance Homes Range.

The creative design of the Cass compliments those with flair and individuality – it’s a home with a little more style.

If the narrow side of your section faces north, this could be the dream home for you. Magnificently sized bedrooms all-round, a beautifully sunny lounge and open living with shape…all the boxes are well and truly ticked. The design work is done, ready for us to build for you.

In addition to style the Cass offers performance. Built from low toxin, sustainable building materials, the Cass will look after your family as well as providing savings on energy, comfort and clean air without reliance on mechanical ventilation operating full time.

Sefton

2026 Architect Designed Series

SIze: 183 m2

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Study

Sefton Description

183 m2 / Length 21,205, width 10,185 / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Sep WC / 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

Part of the Premium Homes Architect Designed Range, the Sefton is designed for sunny living to a northern aspect. Indoor / outdoor living is ideal while bedrooms are positioned perfectly for comfort.

The Sefton is an entertainer’s dream, offering a generous, centrally positioned kitchen with open flow to living and dining. Check out the space in the bedrooms – ideal for an established family.

In addition to style the Sefton offers performance. Built from low toxin, sustainable building materials, the Sefton will look after your family as well as providing savings on energy, comfort and clean air without reliance on mechanical ventilation operating full time.

Lyford

SIze: 165 m2

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Lyford Description

165 m2 Length 24,375, width 11,600 / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Sep WC / 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

The Lyford is designed to provide living space in an optimal way. Offering an impressive, open living, dining and kitchen area that leads on to an expansive outdoor area, the Lyford is perfect for family living.

Many people look for a primary bedroom separated from the others. This one also flows out to the deck – perfect for adding your spa.

Premium Homes specialises in building energy-efficient homes that manage indoor moisture and humidity through natural, low-toxin materials – no plastic wraps. This is the healthy option for your family, and it’s better for our planet.

Torlesse

SIze: 189 m2

4 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Study

Torlesse Description

189 m2 Length 22,120, width 11,775 / 4 Bedrooms / 1 study / 2 Bathrooms / sep wc / 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

With four bedrooms and a separate study, the Torlesse offers spacious living. Boasting generous open plan design, indoor/outdoor living, and room for all the family while still just under 190m2, this design really is cost efficient. Combined with the magnificent street appeal you have a winner. Premium Homes specialises in building energy efficient homes that manage indoor moisture and humidity through natural, low toxin materials – no plastic wraps. This is the healthy option for your family and it’s better for our planet.

Peel

SIze: 180 m2

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Peel Description

180.1 m2. Foundation length 17,450, width 11,920 / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

The Peel is smart, compact and contemporary. The generous galley kitchen opens out to an expansive living area, perfect for family living and entertaining. The primary bedroom is well separated from the others. If you want more than a typical suburban look, the external design of the Peel sets this home aside from the others.

Premium Homes specialises in building energy efficient homes that manage indoor moisture and humidity through natural, low toxin materials – no plastic wraps. This is the healthy option for your family and it’s better for the planet.

Franklin

SIze: 202 m2

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Study

Franklin Description

201.93 m2 Length 21,960, width 12,310 / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Sep WC / 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

The Franklin is an entertainer’s dream. The generous kitchen allows full interaction with friends and family while preparing and check out the pantry!

A second lounge offers many opportunities; – a home theatre, space to screen different shows at the same time, or just a quiet escape.

There’s loads of storage and a master bedroom / walk-in-robe and ensuite that will make you the envy of friends.

Somers

SIze: 181 m2

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Somers Description

181 m2, Foundation length 24,015, width 11,7653 / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

There’s space for everyone here. The separate lounge is ideal for either a cosy retreat or a home theatre. Flowing kitchen, dining and living areas are great for family life. The bathroom doubles as a wonderful ensuite for beds 2 and 3, while the generous primary bedroom has its own space at the opposite end of this roomy home. Check out the opportunity for outdoor living from an idea space for a deck from the living areas.

Ollivier

SIze: 177 m2

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Ollivier Description

176.6 m2 Foundation length 19,630, width 13,060, / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Sep WC / 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

The Ollivier takes the classic layout to the next level with design flair. Check out the potential for private outdoor living from the primary bedroom and indoor living areas.

There’s loads of room for family living and three generous-sized bedrooms. The kitchen offers space for the serious cook, along with a walk-in pantry. The separate laundry is a must for many.

Oxford

SIze: 256 m2

4 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Oxford Description

255.59 m2 Foundation length 21,280, width 11,220, / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Sep WC car 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

Style and a second storey. While offering a huge amount of living space, the Oxford’s two storey design minimises the footprint to 180.45 m2.

The kitchen is an entertainer’s delight, allowing all the messy prep work to take place out of sight.

A second lounge gives options for a dedicated home theatre or quiet room…take your pick, or both!

Check out the potential for private outdoor living from the primary bedroom and indoor living areas. There’s loads of room for family living and three generous sized bedrooms.

The kitchen offers space for the serious cook along with a walk-in pantry. The separate laundry is a must for many.

Herbert

SIze: 179 m2

4 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Herbert Description

178.81 m2 Foundation width 14,310, length 13,840, / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Sep WC / 2 car garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

Four bedrooms, street appeal and wow value!

This beautifully designed home offers spacious living within a compact and cost-effective area. Lots of storage space for family and plenty of room to entertain guests in style.

Add your colours, make it yours and you’re set to impress.

Whitcombe

SIze: 149 m2

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

1 Car Garage

Whitcombe Description

149 m2. Foundation length 19,080, width 8,360 / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / 1 Car Garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

A truly affordable three-bedroom performance home, the Whitcombe provides smart living for today’s busy family.

The Whitcombe looks great from the street and inside, intriguing nooks and skylights create a sense of interest. This is a home you’d be proud to invite friends and family to. The semi-open living area leads to an outdoor living area, potentially sheltered from wind, positioned to maximise practical use of narrower sections.

Harper

SIze: 138 m2

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

1 Car Garage

Harper Description

138 m2, Foundation length 18,680, width 9,060 / 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / 1 car Garage / Foreverbreathe Performance

Compact and smart, the Premium Homes Harper is designed for optimal living for smaller families or those living by themselves. The Harper’s master bedroom is complete with an ideal sized ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. The expansive, semi-open living area leads to a roomy indoor / outdoor living and entertaining area. The

Harper is designed not only to look good, but to work with many section dimension options.

Proven performance is very important when buying a new home

In 2019 Premium Homes built a full-scale Foreverbreathe testing facility in conjunction with Health Based Building. As well as serving as a place people can visit to experience the difference, this show home has enabled us to collect ongoing data on its performance since 2020. This data proves that the Foreverbreathe specification gives you all the benefits we promise, from easy heating and cooling to controlled humidity and clean, non-toxic air. Contact us and we’ll arrange to meet you at the show home.

Your eco-friendly Foreverbreathe home is affordable

Did you know that home affordability reaches much further than just the purchase price?

There are some important things that shape the value of your new home, other than the initial purchase price, that you can’t afford to ignore. Let’s briefly explore them…

Your ongoing cost of living

Energy for heating and cooling costs money unless you’re generating your own energy, which we can help you with too. Premium Homes builds Foreverbreathe homes to be more airtight than a standard build, meaning the air you’ve paid money to heat or cool doesn’t escape as easily and unwanted drafts from outside don’t come in as easily either.

We carefully manage our construction process to ensure that everything about your new eco home is as it should be, and that your energy bills are minimal. Our builders have been trained by Health Based Building on how to work with Foreverbreathe materials. As
building Foreverbreathe homes has been a specialty since 2018, Premium Homes is able to certify its Foreverbreathe homes.

Resale value

A quick google will probably show you that performance homes overseas re-sell for more than their standard counterparts and there’s no reason why this wouldn’t be the case here too. Right now, pressure is on the building industry to build homes to meet environmental requirements, which includes improving energy efficiency.

New Zealand has committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Government is developing an Emissions Reduction Plan which will set out the changes needed to allow New Zealand to meet its climate change goals. All new homes will need to meet key milestones by 2030 and changes are underway now. Find out more here Work programme | Building Performance

Because Foreverbreathe homes meet these requirements now, the home that you build is already set to deliver on resale later. It doesn’t make sense to build a new home that doesn’t meet these standards – what would your resale value look like in just a few short years time compared to the other homes on the market?

So that your potential buyers can see that Premium homes are built to meet future requirements, all our performance homes come with a small plaque and certificate, confirming that they’re built to the Foreverbreathe specification.

Another important factor associated with climate change (and living in an earthquake prone country) is resilience. MBIE are including resilience to the impacts of climate change in their building requirements for 2030 and beyond. The Foreverbreathe specification is particularly tough and fire resistant, giving you peace of mind in an increasingly challenging environment.

Doing your bit for the environment

Importantly, the Foreverbreathe specification achieves performance without major use of plastics or toxic building materials. At the end of the life of your home there will be very few plastics and no harmful chemical-filled componentry going to landfill.

Because there are no toxic building materials, the air quality inside your home is better creating a much healthier environment for your family. You win and so does our planet.

Financial borrowing advantages

Some lenders offer mortgage incentives for forward thinking people who want to build a home to meet future specifications. Talk to your home loan provider about how they can help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a "breathable" home, and how does it differ from a standard New Zealand build?

Most modern homes are built using non-breathable plastic wraps and acrylic paints—like wearing a plastic raincoat where sweat gets trapped inside. A Certified ForeverBreathe Home works like a high-performance outdoor jacket. It keeps rain and cold weather out while allowing indoor moisture vapour to diffuse freely through the walls, preventing trapped dampness, hidden mould, and framing rot.

Why should I choose sheep's wool insulation over cheaper synthetic options?

Synthetic fibreglass insulation is lightweight and loses thermal performance as soon as humidity touches it. Terra Lana natural sheep's wool is an active insulator. It dynamically absorbs and releases moisture vapour, generating a biological warming and cooling effect. This helps to keep your home at a comfortable, stable temperature year-round while filtering harmful toxins out of your indoor air.

How does the ForeverBreathe Specification help with my family's allergies and respiratory health?

Standard builds can trap VOCs from synthetic glues and paints, alongside hidden wall mould, which can trigger asthma and allergies. Our natural mineral wall linings and paints are naturally alkaline, which stops mould spores from ever growing. Additionally, our natural sheep's wool insulation permanently binds and neutralises airborne pollutants like formaldehyde, giving your family clean, asthma-friendly indoor air.

Are your homes designed specifically to handle the damp and cold of a Christchurch winter?

Canterbury winters bring heavy frosts and freezing temperatures that often make standard homes feel damp and draughty. In typical builds, cold timber studs create cold spots on interior walls where heat escapes and condensation forms.

Our Certified ForeverBreathe Homes handle Canterbury's local climate naturally:

· Warm, Consistent Interior Walls: High-density Magnum Board linings and Terra Lana natural sheep's wool insulation deliver over eight hours of thermal lag. This holds heat inside and maintains uniform wall surface temperatures without cold spots, even when outside temperatures drop well below freezing.

· Dry Wall Cavities: Moisture from everyday living diffuses safely through our mineral wall linings and wool insulation core into a ventilated outer cavity, keeping structural timber dry and maintaining full insulation performance year-round.

· Draught-Free Airtightness: Our solid Magnum Board outer air barrier blocks cold wind wash from entering the wall cavity, keeping living areas comfortable while reducing heating effort.

If the walls are designed to "breathe," will my house be draughty or harder to heat?

Not at all. "Breathing" refers to water vapour moving through solid wall materials at a microscopic level, not draughts blowing through gaps. Our solid Magnum Board outer air barrier seals your home tightly against cold winds and draughts, allowing your heating system to hold warmth with minimal energy effort.

What are the benefits of avoiding plastic wraps and synthetic materials in my home?

Standard builds wrap homes in synthetic plastic films and acrylic paints—much like wrapping a house in a plastic bag. This seals the building but can trap moisture inside the wall cavity, which leads to hidden framing rot and mould over time.

By choosing natural, breathable materials instead of synthetic plastic wraps and paints, you gain three core benefits:

· Structural Longevity: Vapour-permeable Magnum Board linings and Terra Lana sheep's wool allow water vapour to pass safely into a ventilated cavity. This keeps timber framing dry and protects the structure of your home for decades.

· Pure, Toxin-Free Indoor Air: Our mineral linings and sheep's wool insulation contain zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The natural wool core acts as an air filter that permanently binds and locks away airborne toxins like formaldehyde.

· Active Carbon Savings: By replacing traditional plasterboard and fibreglass with sustainable mineral boards and natural wool, a Certified ForeverBreathe Home prevents significant carbon emissions over its lifespan compared to a standard build. Independent lifecycle testing on the Premium Homes show home at 25 Earlsbrook Boulevard in Lincoln proved a saving of eight to 11 tonnes (8,000 kg to 11,000 kg) of carbon emissions. Choosing this specification ensures your home actively reduces embodied carbon from day one.

Can I choose from your existing floor plans, or do you offer custom design services?

We offer complete flexibility. You can select from our range of pre-designed Performance Home Plans (such as the Sunday, Cheeseman, Oxford, Franklin, Herbert, or Ollivier) or partner with one of our architectural teams to create a fully custom design tailored specifically to your section, budget, and lifestyle.

How do your building materials impact the air quality and "smell" inside a finished home?

Unlike standard builds that off-gas chemical fumes and synthetic paint smells, a ForeverBreathe Home feels fresh and clean from day one. Because we use mineral-based, zero-VOC linings, paints and natural sheep's wool, harmful chemicals are filtered out for the lifetime of the materials rather than being trapped inside.

Can I tour a finished home in the Canterbury area to see the quality for myself?

Yes! We invite you to experience the difference firsthand. You can visit our show home at 25 Earlsbrook Boulevard in Lincoln to feel the warmth, quietness, and fresh indoor air quality for yourself.

What does your Master Builders Award for Sustainable Excellence mean for my home's value?

Our Master Builders awards provide independent verification that choosing to build a Certified ForeverBreathe Home with Premium Homes ensures your home will be constructed to the highest standards of craftsmanship and environmental performance. This independent recognition confirms superior building quality and long-term durability, helping to future-proof your investment for the years ahead.

How does the price of a Premium Homes build compare to standard group builders?

A Certified ForeverBreathe Home starts from as little as 15% above minimum building code builds—far more accessible than high-cost Passive Style builds. Because our homes reduce heating and cooling energy use by over 25%, your ongoing power bill savings, reduced maintenance, and improved family health make the total lifetime cost of ownership significantly lower.

Why should I choose your specification over a certified Passive House?

Passive House builds often require a significantly higher budget and seal you inside a synthetic, airtight box that relies heavily on continuous mechanical ventilation to flush out moisture and maintain air quality. Our ForeverBreathe Specification achieves exceptional thermal performance while regulating indoor humidity naturally through breathable materials, giving you high performance without total reliance on costly mechanical systems.

Is vapour-permeable building technology proven to work long-term?

Yes. Vapour-permeable construction is backed by decades of global building science and verified through local testing in Canterbury since 2018. Thermal data collected during winter conditions proves our wall systems eliminate cold spots, keep framing timber dry, and maintain stable indoor temperatures without internal condensation.

How do your walls prevent moisture and mould without heavy mechanical ventilation?

A typical household produces over 20 litres of moisture daily from cooking, showering, and breathing. Instead of hitting cold plastic paint and turning into wall condensation, this moisture is absorbed by our mineral wall linings, passed safely into our wool insulation core, and released into a ventilated outer wall cavity. The natural anti-fungal properties of our wall linings and paint stop mould spores from germinating.

Do you have house and land packages available, or do I need my own section?

You do not need to secure a section before speaking with us. We offer House & Land packages across the Greater Christchurch region, or we can partner with you to find a section that aligns with your lifestyle goals and budget.

Our process adapts flexibly depending on where you are in your journey:

· Finding Land for a Pre-Designed Plan: We first determine your total investment budget, then identify which of our pre-designed Performance Home Plans fit comfortably within that target. From there, we help you find a section that works with both your chosen design and overall budget.

· For a Fully Custom Build: If you prefer a bespoke design and don’t already have a section, we can partner with you to find the ideal section first. Once the site is secured, we create a custom house plan specifically tailored to the section's orientation, your lifestyle wishes, and your established investment budget.

How well do your natural materials hold up against earthquakes?

Our natural building materials are exceptionally strong and resilient. The dense Magnum Board linings act as a rigid bracing shield across your entire timber frame. This provides superior racking strength compared to standard paper wraps and plasterboard linings, giving your home exceptional structural durability against seismic events.

Can I integrate solar power, rainwater harvesting, or greywater systems?

Yes, seamlessly. Because our breathable building envelope cuts your space heating and cooling demand by over 25%, your base power consumption is low. Adding solar panels and/or water recycling systems allows you to get closer to a net-zero lifestyle.

Will I see a real reduction in my monthly power bills?

Yes. Building science modelling confirms that our wall assembly reduces heating and cooling energy demand by over 25% compared to standard code builds. The thermal lag keeps interior temperatures comfortable without heavy air conditioning, leading to substantial year-round power bill savings.

What long-term maintenance is required compared to a standard home?

Maintenance is lower and more straightforward. Traditional homes often suffer from blistering paint and hidden timber decay caused by trapped moisture. Our mineral wall finishes and dry structural assemblies do not trap water vapour, resulting in stable surfaces that reduce the need for frequent repainting and structural upkeep.

Does using this high-performance specification complicate council building consents?

Every product in the ForeverBreathe Specification is fully certified and tested to meet or exceed New Zealand Building Code standards (including H1 energy efficiency requirements). Our team handles the entire building consent submission directly with your local council on your behalf.

What are the steps in your process from initial meeting to building start?

We guide you through five clear steps to ensure your building journey is structured, transparent, and completely stress-free:

Initial Consultation & Budget Alignment: We discuss your lifestyle goals, site considerations, and preferences. We determine your overall investment parameters first so we can guide you toward the right path with total financial clarity.

Concept & Floor Plan Selection: We work with you to either align your budget with one of our pre-designed Performance Home Plans or collaborate with our architectural designer to sketch a fully custom concept tailored to your section's natural solar orientation.

Indicative Pricing & Feasibility: Before you make any financial commitment, we prepare an indicative estimate to ensure your project aligns with your target investment.

Working Drawings & Specifications: Upon signing a Work Authorisation Agreement, we coordinate design and supplier consultations—giving you access to our fixtures, fittings, flooring, and colour specialists to lock in your selections.

Contract Signing & Consenting: We present a standard Registered Master Builders fixed-price contract with agreed start and completion dates. Once signed, we lock in material orders to protect your budget, while our team submits and manages your building consent directly with the local council.

How do you protect my budget against price spikes once we sign?

Once your building contract is signed, we lock in your material orders and delivery dates directly with our established supply partners like Health Based Building. This significantly reduces the risk of unexpected cost fluctuations caused by market changes outside our control, giving you complete certainty over your build investment.

What guarantees do I have that these materials will remain durable long-term?

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Who will be my point of contact during construction, and how often will I get updates?

You will be assigned a dedicated Project Manager who oversees quality on site every day. We utilise a web-based project management system that gives you complete 24/7 visibility over your build schedule, progress photos, and updates—allowing you to track your home's journey seamlessly from anywhere, even if you are living remotely or outside Canterbury. Your Project Manager will also coordinate regular progress updates and invite you to key milestone walk-throughs on site.

What does the handover process look like when my home is finished?

Building a home is one of the most significant personal and financial investments you will ever make. We want the journey to feel warm, rewarding, and stress-free from day one.

To ensure you feel fully supported and excited every step of the way, we follow a well-structured, thought-out process designed around clarity, communication, and complete peace of mind:

Relaxed Milestone Walk-Throughs: We invite you on site at key milestones to celebrate progress, answer questions, and walk through your home together as it takes shape.

A Dedicated Practical Completion Process: Towards the end of the build, we complete a comprehensive walk-through with you to make sure every detail is refined to our strict Registered Master Builders standards before handover.

A Special Handover Experience: When your keys are handed over, we spend time showing you how your home's natural heating and passive ventilation features create a healthy comfortable indoor environment, you will feel the difference! We leave you with a comprehensive home pack containing all your warranties, sign-off documents, and of course your official Certified ForeverBreathe Home Certificate.

Our goal is simply to make building your home a wonderful, memorable experience that gives you complete confidence in the lifelong comfort and health of your investment in a ForeverBreathe Home.

Why Choose Premium Homes?

Christchurch's Award-Winning Eco Home Builders

If you're searching for eco home builders in Christchurch who genuinely prioritise your health, your comfort, and the environment — you've found us. At Premium Homes, we don't just build houses. We build homes that breathe and perform to protect the families living inside them. Backed by our proprietary ForeverBreathe^TM Specification, award-winning craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to natural, low-toxin materials, we deliver something most builders simply can't — a home that's as healthy as it is sustainable.

Homes That Breathe — The ForeverBreathe Difference

Most new homes in New Zealand are wrapped in plastic and sealed tight. That traps moisture, encourages mould, and fills your living space with off-gassing chemicals. We take a fundamentally different approach.

Our ForeverBreathe Specification is a proprietary building system designed to create homes with:

Vapour-permeable breathing walls that allow moisture to escape naturally — no plastic wraps, no trapped condensation

Sheep's wool insulation — a natural, renewable, high-performance insulator that, in addition to providing R values, regulates humidity and improves indoor air quality

Low-toxin materials selected specifically to reduce harmful chemical exposure for you and your family

Outstanding thermal performance at a more accessible price point than Passive House builds

The result? A home with clean, fresh air, stable temperatures year-round, and significantly lower energy costs — without the extreme price tag of alternative high-performance building methods.

Learn more about the ForeverBreathe Specification

Award-Winning Quality You Can Trust

We're not just passionate about sustainable building — we've been recognised for it. As Registered Master Builders, Premium Homes has been awarded the Master Builders Award for Environmental and Sustainable Excellence, a testament to the standards we hold ourselves to on every single project.

What this means for you:

Every build is backed by the Master Build Guarantee

Our team holds specialist knowledge in eco-building techniques, materials science, and energy-efficient design

We follow rigorous quality processes from foundation to handover.

Explore our eco home plans

Your Health Comes First

We build for people who understand that the home they live in directly impacts how they feel. Whether you're a family wanting cleaner air for your children, a professional seeking a low-allergen sanctuary, or retirees investing in long-term comfort and wellness — our homes are designed with your wellbeing as a priority.

By eliminating plastic wraps, synthetic vapour barriers, and high-toxin building products, we create indoor environments that are:

Free from building materials releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that cause the ‘new house smell’

Naturally humidity-regulated, reducing the risk of mould and damp

Comfortable and consistent in temperature — warm in winter, cool in summer

This isn't a luxury add-on. It's how every ForeverBreathe^TM Home is built, as standard.

With You Every Step — From Design to Move-In Day

Building a new home is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. We understand that — so we make your journey as straightforward and enjoyable as possible.

From your very first conversation with us, you'll experience:

Personalised design consultations tailored to your lifestyle, section, and budget

Transparent communication at every stage — no surprises, no hidden costs

A dedicated team that genuinely cares about delivering a home you'll love for decades

Whether you're starting with one of our eco home plans, exploring a house and land package, or embarking on a full design and build project, we guide you from concept right through to the moment you step through your front door.

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Customer Experiences

Award winning Master Builder, Christchurch

As homeowners of the 2021 Registered Master Builders award winning home, we would like to say we are extremely proud and grateful to the team at Premium Homes. Andrew stood by us through two and a half years of difficult times while we negotiated a successful resolution with our insurance company, which enabled us to manage our own repair.

As this was Phillipa’s family home we wanted to preserve and enhance many of its original features while creating something new and modern.

The project was a pleasurable experience through Premium Homes’ superb craftsmanship, attention to detail, continuous communication and organisation skills. The team was dedicated to the project, and this resulted in a unique house, which we are delighted to call home.

The exchange of ideas between us and the builders was so rewarding and resulted in a finish beyond our initial vision.

“We want to thank you all for the brilliant transformation of our house. The result is wonderful, but the experience was also excellent. Your communication was superb, you were on budget and on time – no mean feat with our 100-year-old house – and added the unforeseen along the way.

So, again, we appreciate your care of us and our home. Thank you.”

Phillipa and Lawson

Cashmere

When we saw the completed build for the first time it was with some well earned awe at the quality of build and craftsmanship, all the little details that couldn’t be captured in photos were realised and we learned how lucky we were to have chosen Premium Homes”

We adore our house Premium Homes built for us in Castle Hill Village. In our search for a building company that could build in a remote location at a high elevation and wind zone, Premium Homes caught our eye with their Healthy Homes building philosophy. They exceed expectations creating a healthier, stronger and more energy efficient house. We were excited by the use of wool insulation and magnum board (in place of fiberglass and Gib) and it has proven its worth in reducing noise, keeping the air clean and feeling fresh and the house breathes not getting too hot nor too cold. Premium Homes were able to effectively go through the build process whilst we were in Australia during COVID times and unable to visit site. No corners were cut and any issues and decision making requirements were communicated and dealt with effectively. When we saw the completed build for the first time it was with some well earned awe at the quality of build and craftsmanship, all the little details that couldn’t be captured in photos were realised and we learned how lucky we were to have chosen Premium Homes. To us, the little extra cost in building a healthy home is well worth it. We are so proud of our house we would love to show it to anyone who is interested in building a healthy home. Who wants to build to the bare minimum requirements when going a little further to improve makes such a big difference? building healthy homes can only improve NZ living and we would now never build any other way. Our heartfelt thanks goes to all the team at Premium Homes for executing such a fantastic home for us.

Thank you.

Georgie and Steve.

Castle Hill

We planned to build a healthy home based on the ancient Indian science of home building (Vastu Sastra), with modern NZ specs, and of course within a budget! Premium Homes met all our requirements. During the very early stages when we lived out of town we were guided through the whole process, from planning to final hand-over.

Groundwork began two days ahead of our timeline and from there construction progressed quickly, with the team making sure all the Vastu aspects were carried out with utmost attention to detail. As with any construction process, we wanted to improvise a few things impromptu. Premium Homes provided insight and were flexible to accommodate these changes. It is also important to emphasise that Premium Homes have a very impressive line-up of sub-contractors, who were friendly and proficient.

Having moved in, the COVID-19 lockdown was a great opportunity to evaluate the performance of the house, and we came to appreciate the workmanship and the healthy aspects of the house.

Overall, when the builders treat your dream project as theirs, the end result is remarkable. The team at Premium Homes are a trustworthy lot.

A&P,

Lincoln