Case Studies

Reliable and Efficient: New Stiebel Eltron Ground Source Heat Pump System for this Arrowtown Home

Arrowtown residents experience distinct seasons, especially during the winter months when temperatures can drop significantly making heating a vital part of bringing comfort to local residents.  Having used Optum to service and maintain their ageing heating system these Arrowtown homeowners approached Optum needing a more reliable and efficient option.  Their heating system was frequently breaking ...

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Posted: December 18, 2024Category:

Future-Proofing Comfort: A Sustainable Heating Solution for a Wanaka Home

Faced with rising energy costs and the uncertainty of relying on dwindling gas supplies for heating, these Wanaka homeowners sought a solution that would provide long-term security, comfort, and consistent warmth into the future.  They approached Optum to help them find a solution that would reduce energy costs, future proof their system and increase comfort.  ...

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Posted: October 15, 2024Tags: , Category:

The Henderson Home: All Round Performance

The owners of the Henderson Home were, quite frankly, fed up with cold draughty homes and ever-increasing power bills. They wanted to invest in a home that provided the comfort they wanted, with minimal power costs.    They have now been in the home for 12 months. The home has far exceeded their expectations with ...

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Posted: January 7, 2024Category:

Plumbing Excellence takes flight: How Optum optimised “Wings Over Water”

  Recently featured in Abode Magazine, this new- build overlooking Coronet Peak gave us the opportunity to fully showcase our culture of innovation when designing & installing their plumbing, heating and ventilation systems. The large 323m2 home, known as “Wings over Water”,  has a double twisted plane roofline, beautifully resembling a butterfly. The house is ...

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Posted: August 25, 2023Category:

Camp Glenorchy Project

Described as “An exemplar application of technology to achieve zero energy”, Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat is a true living marvel, and we say “living” for a reason.

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Posted: May 19, 2020Category:

Leading the way with heat pump technology

Our brief for this stunning Jack’s Point home was clear; the heating system needed to seamlessly meld into the home design in both aesthetics and operation, while retaining a high level of efficiency for both underfloor heating and domestic hot water.

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Posted: March 19, 2020Category:

Sun, gas and wood powered home heating

In a recent rural project at Mt Barker, Wanaka, we installed a complex yet highly efficient off-grid system that involved utilising power from sun, wood and gas for water and home heating.

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Posted: May 19, 2019Category:

Solutions to architects’ most common challenges

Another year has passed and we have had a break to reset, refresh and recharge the batteries.

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Posted: February 19, 2019Category: