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Materials & Craft

From compliance to cladding: How to specify a building that actually works
Alongside its high-performance enclosure system, The Building Agency has developed a straightforward process that makes specification easy to navigate.
J-Frame gains approval for prefabricated roof trusses
J-Frame gains approval for prefabricated roof trusses
Building & Renovating
30 August 2026
2 MIN READ
New certification, design software integration and engineering resources give architects, builders and truss manufacturers a more straightforward path to specifying engineered timber.
What changes when the manufacturer is part of the conversation
What changes when the manufacturer is part of the conversation
Building & Renovating
09 September 2026
6 MIN READ
With more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, Bath Co brings a collaborative approach to commercial bathroom projects, working alongside specifiers, developers and contractors from early planning to completion.
The power and allure of large format tiles
Nick Forrester
12 June 2022
4 MIN READ
A simple smart home system, from installation to intuition
Nick Forrester
12 June 2022
3 MIN READ
Innovative lighting for humid environments
ArchiPro Editorial Team
11 June 2022
3 MIN READ
How an urban development benefited from terracotta cladding
Nick Forrester
06 June 2022
3 MIN READ
How a roofing company is helping in the kea conservation effort
Nick Forrester
05 June 2022
3 MIN READ
Decorative mouldings that take facades to the next level
Nick Forrester
31 May 2022
4 MIN READ
Combining function and beauty in a special community project
ArchiPro Editorial Team
31 May 2022
2 MIN READ
Benefits of using local Ōamaru limestone for your build
ArchiPro Editorial Team
29 May 2022
3 MIN READ
Creating healthier homes with plant-based paint
Cassie McKenzie
29 May 2022
5 MIN READ
A tapware collection that balances modern form with superior function
ArchiPro Editorial Team
25 May 2022
4 MIN READ
The ultimate ‘outdoor room’ — and how to achieve it
Nick Forrester
24 May 2022
4 MIN READ
Night purge ventilation: A sustainable, secure solution
ArchiPro Editorial Team
23 May 2022
4 MIN READ
Home automation: How to make convenient solutions even more convenient
ArchiPro Editorial Team
23 May 2022
5 MIN READ
Bringing green sanctuaries to the city
ArchiPro Editorial Team
22 May 2022
3 MIN READ
LED fireplaces: The straightforward, visually dazzling, ambiance-fuelled alternative to wood or gas
ArchiPro Editorial Team
14 May 2022
4 MIN READ
Medium density living: How to enhance acoustic and fire performance in apartments and townhouses
ArchiPro Editorial Team
09 May 2022
4 MIN READ
McGreals: Bringing custom design to office furniture
ArchiPro Editorial Team
08 May 2022
3 MIN READ
Beautifully designed, Wi-Fi enabled, energy efficient: Rinnai’s newest fireplace
Nick Forrester
03 August 2022
4 MIN READ
Colour, curves and contrast: the latest in concrete
Joanna Seton
04 May 2022
3 MIN READ
Ambro Metals Ltd: A guide to exterior architectural excellence
ArchiPro Editorial Team
02 May 2022
4 MIN READ
An Australian hardwood cladding system that lasts the test of time
ArchiPro Editorial Team
03 May 2022
3 MIN READ
Want a better looking deck? Get rid of the visible screws
ArchiPro Editorial Team
03 May 2022
4 MIN READ
Natural beauty: The Kiwi company bringing innovative lightweight stone cladding to the industry
ArchiPro Editorial Team
01 May 2022
3 MIN READ
Permacolour: What’s ahead for the next 30 years of coloured concrete?
ArchiPro Editorial Team
01 May 2022
2 MIN READ
Get cosy: The fireplaces taking style and sustainability to another level
Cassie McKenzie
02 May 2022
3 MIN READ
With its new showroom, Stiebel Eltron goes from strength to strength in New Zealand
ArchiPro Editorial Team
02 May 2022
3 MIN READ
Commercial tiling: The ins and outs of supplying tiles to New Zealand’s most recognisable brands
ArchiPro Editorial Team
18 April 2022
5 MIN READ
A ventilation solution for homes that offers more than clean, fresh air
ArchiPro Editorial Team
13 April 2022
4 MIN READ
Dressed to impress: Blending opulence and contemporary style for an Italian-inspired interior
ArchiPro Editorial Team
10 April 2022
3 MIN READ
The complex yet rewarding process of cladding the Aotea Centre
ArchiPro Editorial Team
28 March 2022
4 MIN READ
The new waterproof membrane system keeping Kiwis safe
ArchiPro Editorial Team
27 March 2022
2 MIN READ
Amid a surge of demand for large tiles, smaller, colourful tiles are finding their own popularity
ArchiPro Editorial Team
26 March 2022
5 MIN READ
6 kitchen benchtop materials to consider in 2022
Cassie McKenzie
22 March 2022
2 MIN READ
5 stylish pendant lighting choices for your home
ArchiPro Editorial Team
21 March 2022
3 MIN READ
Provista Balustrades goes all in on BIM
ArchiPro Editorial Team
20 March 2022
2 MIN READ
Fabric trends 2022: Why fabrics are getting more vibrant, unique and sustainable
ArchiPro Editorial Team
10 March 2022
4 MIN READ