APPROACH
HIGH PERFORMANCE DESIGN
We are passionate about creating spaces that are warm, dry and healthy all year round, while significantly reducing heating energy costs. The result are spaces with a peaceful, calm atmosphere, enhanced by fresh indoor air quality throughout the day.
To achieve this, we use energy modeling to optimise the energy performance of your project. Combined with high-quality building materials and careful detailing, this ensures outstanding performance, long-lasting durability, and real long-term value.
GOOD MATERIALS
We prioritise the use of non-toxic, local, renewable, and natural materials whenever possible — materials that are carefully chosen to minimise environmental impact, support local economies, enhance the health and well-being of the occupants, ensure durability and long-term performance.
RE-USE OF MATERIALS
Our approach emphasises the reduction, reuse, and recycling of materials, helping to minimize waste and conserve precious resources throughout the building process.
Sybille Sawall
REGISTERED ARCHITECT NZ
CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS DESIGNER
Sawall Architects is led by Sybille Sawall, a NZ Registered Architect and PassivHaus Designer.
Over the past 20 years I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of architectural firms in Berlin, London and Christchurch. I established Sawall architects in 2024.
My mission is to design spaces that feel good to live in – sustainable, healthy, and thoughtfully built with both people and the planet in mind.