


Powerful Partnership, Effortless Builds
The partnership between NZSIP and Energy Architecture creates a seamless pathway for customers looking to build with NZSIP kitsets. By integrating engineering and architectural design services directly into the Smart Series package, the process of obtaining high-performance, energy-efficient homes is simplified.
Customers can purchase comprehensive design and structural engineering packages tailored to their chosen kitset, ensuring an easy and stress free experience from concept to consent.
Pricing for these services is transparent and competitive, with architectural and structural design packages starting from $7,000 for a Smart 60 single-storey home and $17,200 for a Smart 90 double-storey design. This collaboration not only removes the complexity of coordinating multiple service providers but also guarantees that each home is optimised for efficiency, affordability, and sustainability. Through this partnership, NZSIP and Energy Architecture make it easier than ever for you to invest in high-quality, energy-efficient living solutions while benefiting from expert design and engineering support at every step of the journey.
Step 1:
Planning
• Select Smart Series design
• Discuss budget & project specifics
• Complete site plan
Step 2:
Selection & Modelling
• Material selection
• Energy modelling & report completion
• Discussion with potential contractors
Step 3:
Documentation & Consent
• Preparation of consent documentation
• Building Consent application
• Granting of building consent
Step 4:
Contractor Engagement
• Project cost completed
• Construction contract signed
• 10% deposit payment for panels pre-order
Step 5:
Delivery & Construction
• Start of construction
• 40% progress payment for panel shop drawings
• Final 50% payment & freight charges prior to panel delivery

Additional Services:
The following services are available and can be quoted separately on request.
• Permits (resource consent, consent notices, design review boards etc.)
• Off grid services
• Design review board consent
• Passive House certification support
• Concrete slab
• Option of two claddings
• Retaining walls
• Interior design of bathrooms and kitchens
• Exterior/interior 3D visualizations
• External works (pathways/access, decks, pergolas, verandas, porches etc.)
• Landscape design
• Coordination of off-grid services (septic, rain water or stormwater detention
tanks etc.)
• Procurement and construction stage support