Building & Renovating

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Building & Renovating · Joanna Seton5 ways architects can be braver in residential design

Building & Renovating · Joanna SetonThe architecture practice that knows how things are built

Residential Architecture · Cassie McKenzieCrafting your new forever home with expert help

Residential Architecture · ArchiPro Editorial TeamAn industrial chic Queenstown residence built around a view of The Remarkables

Residential Architecture · ArchiPro Editorial TeamPreserving the elegance of a century-old villa with a tasteful modern addition

Residential Architecture · Tara BirdRenovating with intent: How to make an existing home work harder

Residential Architecture · Joanna SetonDesigning for breathability in high-end homes

Residential Architecture · Casey ArdenStep behind the scenes of the award-winning pool floating above the Tutukaka Coast

Building & Renovating · Alice ThompsonH1 energy efficiency: What the new calculation method means for the building industry

Building & Renovating · Alice ThompsonThe unexpected market for New Zealand's leftover paint

Building & Renovating

From apprentice to business owner: Building the next generation at BuildLab

From apprentice builder to founder of a growing architectural construction company, Matt Frost is focused on building a business where both people and projects can thrive.

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Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamHow to choose the right tiles for pools, patios and outdoor entertaining areas

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieFrom the top: How the roof can contribute to a higher-performance building

Building & Renovating · Alice ThompsonThe technology behind adaptable outdoor living

Building & Renovating · Alice ThompsonWhat 20 years of composite decking tells us

Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamCoating systems: Looking beyond long-term durability

Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamTimber that lasts: Getting the specification & maintenance right

Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamSpecifying surfaces: Using paint to create depth, texture and atmosphere

Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamFrom drawings to delivery: What to consider when specifying a building system

Building & Renovating · Alice ThompsonNew building reforms could change how risk is shared

Building & Renovating · Alice ThompsonA more considered approach to sliding door hardware

Building & Renovating

When a bathroom vanity becomes a piece of furniture

A vanity can be more than a space for storage and washing hands. Often one of the first objects you see as you enter a bathroom, it can shape how the room feels before tapware or even the tiles on the wall.

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Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamWhen every millimetre matters: specifying a low-profile deck framing system

Building & Renovating · Joanna SetonA new louvred facade transforms a 1970s commercial building

Building & Renovating · Joanna Seton5 things homeowners need to know before building

Residential Architecture · Casey ArdenDesign with foresight: accessibility for every generation

Commercial Architecture · Joanna Seton98 Hobsonville: Building the foundations for a new industrial precinct

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieWhat changes when the manufacturer is part of the conversation

Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamFrom compliance to cladding: How to specify a building that actually works

Building & Renovating · Tara BirdPro Clima’s new façade systems bring weather, thermal and movement performance together

Building & Renovating · ArchiPro Editorial TeamThe pergola detail that turns an outdoor area into a room

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieWhen stormwater management becomes part of the design

Building & Renovating

J-Frame gains approval for prefabricated roof trusses

New certification, design software integration and engineering resources give architects, builders and truss manufacturers a more straightforward path to specifying engineered timber.

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Building & Renovating · Joanna SetonFalse economies: why some steel roof options could cost more in the long run

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieThe framing built for New Zealand’s toughest conditions

Building & Renovating · Cassie McKenzieThe hidden design decisions behind high-performing underfloor heating systems

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