Be informed and make the best decisions for your project. We bring you insights and interviews from those at the forefront of architecture and construction.
Materials & Craft
From compliance to cladding: How to specify a building that actually works
Building & Renovating
08 September 2026
3 MIN READ
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
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
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.
Ethos Woodfires: Wood burning reimagined for modern architecture
Cassie McKenzie
07 July 2026
3 MIN READ
How infrared heating creates healthier, more comfortable homes
Cassie McKenzie
06 July 2026
3 MIN READ
The enduring presence of New Zealand stone
Tara Bird
22 June 2026
7 MIN READ
The beauty of misbehaviour: what 3daysofdesign revealed about imperfect interiors
Buster Caldwell
14 June 2026
6 MIN READ
Forté brings a more resolved timber surface story
Tara Bird
24 May 2026
2 MIN READ
‘The Power of 3’: A smarter approach to whole-home comfort
Cassie McKenzie
08 June 2026
3 MIN READ
As a full service partner, NZ Panels Group makes luxury kitchen design a breeze
Amber Suckling
28 May 2026
4 MIN READ
The science behind better spaces: Acoustic Solutions Store’s end-to-end approach
Cassie McKenzie
09 June 2026
3 MIN READ
Strength where it counts: durability and weather resilience
Joanna Seton
22 June 2026
3 MIN READ
The new owner of DBJ Furniture is continuing the art of custom cabinetry
Cassie McKenzie
31 May 2026
3 MIN READ
An inside look at ColorCote: Why durability starts long before installation
Cassie McKenzie
25 May 2026
3 MIN READ
From an ancient volcano to modern architecture: discover the unique charm of Timaru Bluestone
Amber Suckling
27 May 2026
4 MIN READ
An ArchiPro x Forté evening exploring what makes a material last
Tara Bird
09 May 2026
6 MIN READ
Organic and tactile: Why Japanese tiles are worth the obsession
Casey Arden
07 May 2026
3 MIN READ
Decking, cladding, and everything in-between: why bamboo is the material of choice for Kiwi backyards
Amber Suckling
30 April 2026
3 MIN READ
A nationwide snapshot of the 2026 Dulux Colour Awards finalists
Ruby McKenzie
26 April 2026
4 MIN READ
Refined design on tap at Mountain View Retreat
Joanna Seton
22 April 2026
3 MIN READ
A legacy built around the hearth: A generation of makers is behind the creations of Living Flame
Cassie McKenzie
03 May 2026
5 MIN READ
Transform your home into a retreat with the soothing, natural tones of Travertine
Amber Suckling
29 April 2026
3 MIN READ
Smarter entry: Garage door automation
Joanna Seton
15 April 2026
3 MIN READ
Inside the Proffer workshop with design duo George and Matt
Cassie McKenzie
16 April 2026
4 MIN READ
Why prefinished panels are reshaping interior delivery
Casey Arden
22 April 2026
4 MIN READ
Meet the designer timber flooring your project deserves
Casey Arden
08 April 2026
3 MIN READ
The warranty wake-up call: what happens when it’s not genuine COLORSTEEL
Joanna Seton
28 April 2026
3 MIN READ
More than skin deep: Why the Building Agency starts at the structure, not the surface
Joanna Seton
06 May 2026
5 MIN READ
Working with the land: Permcon permeable concrete creates hardscapes that cool, drain and comply
Cassie McKenzie
18 March 2026
3 MIN READ
Inside Architectural Surfaces by Tile Warehouse’s newly opened design studio
Cassie McKenzie
23 March 2026
3 MIN READ
When colour fades, so does value: Understanding steel coating quality
Joanna Seton
07 March 2026
3 MIN READ
The real deal: the company bringing Japan’s finest timbers to New Zealand architecture
Joanna Seton
07 March 2026
5 MIN READ
Crafting a custom six-metre oak dining table for a rural retreat
Cassie McKenzie
22 March 2026
3 MIN READ
Rebuilding a landmark: Behind the relocation of Albert Street’s bluestone wall
Cassie McKenzie
05 March 2026
3 MIN READ
Viking Dec-K-ing: Meet the all-in-one deck solution that waterproofs, beautifies and lasts
Cassie McKenzie
03 March 2026
3 MIN READ
What you need to know about building on the coast
Joanna Seton
10 February 2026
6 MIN READ
Auckland’s bespoke architectural glaziers want you to think outside the box
Amber Suckling
18 February 2026
3 MIN READ
The art of framing the landscape
Joanna Seton
03 February 2026
4 MIN READ
LIV+ opens its Auckland showroom at Residium, Parnell
Deborah Brown
03 February 2026
2 MIN READ