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Podcasts: Why we specify Foreverbreathe

Airtight Homes: The Hidden Moisture Crisis

This podcast explores risks involved with the current trend of wrapping houses in plastic to create airtightness, then relying on mechanical ventilation to remove excess internal moisture... ...more

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November 03, 2025•1 min read

A Deep Dive into Foreverbreathe

By utilising natural materials and emphasising sustainable development, Foreverbreathe promises not just energy efficiency, but healthier, comfortable homes with potential long-term financial benefits ...more

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October 22, 2025•1 min read

Breathable Walls: Why we need them

Drawing from a highly relevant, 20-year-old publication, 'Breathing Walls' by George Swanson, Oram Miller, and Wayne Federer, this podcast dares to question the contemporary approach. It explores the ... ...more

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October 22, 2025•1 min read

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.