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A timber company’s bold move to a sprawling two hectare site

Last year, Rosenfeld Kidson made a big move: it commissioned a brand new manufacturing site in Papakura,...28 June 20224 min read

The convenience of a sustainable whole home heating solution

Central heating is a complete system that moves away from the New Zealand norm of having one heat source in...28 June 20225 min read

The sprawling doors and windows that adorn an acclaimed Christchurch home

A few years ago, construction finished on an ultra-contemporary two-storey home nestled into a large,...21 June 20223 min read

The magic of wool in the built environment

Stephen McDougall, the founding director of Studio Pacific Architecture and registered architect for over 30...19 June 20224 min read

A waterproofing solution as simple as it is efficient

Waterproof sheet membranes are often the go-to option when waterproofing a surface, but they have several...15 June 20224 min read

The power and allure of large format tiles

While you may be forgiven for thinking that smaller tiles are more logistically feasible — easier to...13 June 20223 min read

Innovative lighting for humid environments

With the ability to be installed to any building, this single solution lighting system and the world’s...12 June 20222 min read

Save space with a retractable hose central vacuum system

There are many aspects of the home that we consider during construction – what will improve our lives, and...09 June 20223 min read

Collaboration in design: The search for a seamless digital workflow tool

When Jeremy Benseman began his search for the best PDF markup solution for his team of architects, he knew...08 June 20223 min read

A grand Victorian mansion, and the spouting that future-proofed it

ArchiPro sat down with Nigel Montgomery from Marley — who supplied the spouting products for this sprawling...07 June 20223 min read

How an urban development benefited from terracotta cladding

When looking for cladding solutions for the project, the property developer, Avant Group, knew they wanted a...07 June 20223 min read

How a roofing company is helping in the kea conservation effort

Last month, Dimond Roofing partnered with the Kea Conservation Trust (KCT) — a charity dedicated to...06 June 20223 min read

From the ground up: A ‘build your own’ shower enclosure system

What if choosing a new shower could be a stress-free experience, without the worry of selecting the wrong one?01 June 20223 min read

Combining function and beauty in a special community project

Sometimes the most special projects start in the simplest of ways. For Halliday + Baillie, the opportunity to...01 June 20222 min read

Decorative mouldings that take facades to the next level

The word ‘facade’ was integrated into the English language from Old French, itself derived from the...01 June 20224 min read

‘The handshake of the home’: Front door pull handles that stand out

Designed in New Zealand and expertly made by local craftspeople, this range of pull handles acts as a...31 May 20223 min read

Benefits of using local Ōamaru limestone for your build

Natural stones are considered to be one of the world’s first green building materials – produced...30 May 20223 min read

The importance of concrete maintenance and restoration

Often we focus on choosing the colour and texture we want for a concrete surface, forgetting the importance...30 May 20223 min read

A plant nursery dedicated to landscape architects

Nurseryman partners directly with architects and landscapers, getting a feel for their individual feel and...30 May 20223 min read

How to protect assets with surface coatings

There are a lot of essential materials and processes that go into the construction of a building, and many of...29 May 20222 min read

A tapware collection that balances modern form with superior function

Voda Plumbingware knows the delicate balance that's needed between form and function in tapware, and this...26 May 20224 min read

What to know: Balustrades in educational buildings

There’s no doubt that safety is paramount in educational spaces, so it’s no surprise that careful...25 May 20223 min read

How to create healthier air inside your home

With indoor air quality sometimes found to be worse than outdoor air, it’s important to do everything...25 May 20224 min read

The ultimate ‘outdoor room’ — and how to achieve it

When considering a move to create new spaces in an existing house, the first thought may be to extend or...25 May 20224 min read

Night purge ventilation: A sustainable, secure solution

If employed properly, sustainable passive design can reduce temperature fluctuations, improve indoor air...24 May 20224 min read

A ventilation solution for modern high efficiency homes

For an upcoming residential development outside Warkworth, the thermally efficient builds called for an...24 May 20223 min read

Bringing green sanctuaries to the city

In a setting where nature is often stripped away to make way for transport and development, green roofs can...23 May 20223 min read

Managing your projects and team with an all-in-one tool

There are many digital project management tools available to the industry, but often a combination of these...17 May 20223 min read

GN Construction: Going from strength to strength one year on from its rebrand

GN Construction is a New Zealand business, independently run in Aotearoa — and it has proved this time and...16 May 20223 min read

No More Birds: The company focused entirely on preventing New Zealand’s avian pests from damaging our buildings

Some pest birds have the capacity to cause damage to buildings, machinery, roofs, and more. These problems...12 May 20224 min read

Medium density living: How to enhance acoustic and fire performance in apartments and townhouses

New Zealand’s cities are gearing up for higher density living — and many more people than ever before...10 May 20224 min read

The benefits of furniture manufacturing right in the heart of Auckland

Designers' Collection, an Auckland-based furnishings company, designs all of their own pieces, and then makes...05 May 20223 min read

Signed up: The Kiwi company delivering quality signage projects large and small

Surrounded by beautiful gardens and sleek architecture, it was important for the signage at DoubleTree by...05 May 20222 min read

The power of LED technology

The vivid colour-changing LEDs that light up the extension at Half Moon Bay Marina’s North Pier are hard to...05 May 20223 min read

Colour, curves and contrast: the latest in concrete

No longer is concrete just for the brutalists; leading designers and architects are using it to create forms,...05 May 20223 min read

An Australian hardwood cladding system that lasts the test of time

Cladding encompasses different elements: the cladding materiality itself, as well as all the weatherproofing...04 May 20223 min read