Photo: RTA Studio
A Kiwi architecture company says it's found a way to build a healthy and sustainable three bedroom house that three people can assemble in six weeks at a cost - excluding land - of $335,000.
What started as a lockdown project for staff at RTA studio in Rotorua has ended up as proof-of-concept the company is calling a 'Living House'.
The 85 sqm house is designed for quick assembly once the foundations are in place, and the cost includes a functional kitchen with appliances as well as flooring, lighting and carpets.
RTA Studio has partnered with others in the industry and has now produced its first Living House in Rotorua that it plans to sell at cost to a family who would otherwise find home ownership too difficult.
The company plans to market and sell the Living House plans and access to pre-negotiated supplier packages for materials to anyone who wants to build the house.
Founder Rich Naish says it's not a silver bullet for New Zealand's housing crisis, but a step toward streamlining and simplifying the process - while proving costs can be kept down.
