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cities

April 18, 2018 0

Renewing city centres a billion-dollar business

Urban renewal is breathing new life into often neglected parts of cities worldwide, transforming under-utilised and disused areas into spaces that meet changing population and cultural requirements With 70 per cent of the world’s population predicted to live in urban areas by 2050, the number of major scale multi-billion-dollar projects are on the rise. Continue →

Construction

October 20, 2017 0

New tool estimates if solar panels are economic

A new tool is available to help Auckland households and businesses work out whether it makes financial sense to install solar panels on their roofs. Continue →

Construction

October 18, 2017 0

New construction technologies on the horizon

The construction sector has the lowest productivity gains of any industry according to international management consultants McKinsey. Continue →

Construction

October 3, 2017 0

First modular construction building code drafted

A strategic partnership between Monash University, the Victorian Government, Engineers Australia and industry has delivered the world’s first Modular Code of Construction Handbook for industry best practice. Continue →

Construction

September 28, 2017 0

Timber construction on the rise

New York-based design studio DFA have created a concept for a timber-based structure that would filter a contaminated reservoir and function as a public observation tower. Continue →

Construction

September 25, 2017 0

A house a day no longer a dream

New Zealand’s largest construction company has unveiled a fast new building technique that enables it to erect a house in a day. Continue →

Construction

September 13, 2017 0

Prefab passive house enters solar competition

A partnership between two universities in Montreal has launched a “passive house-inspired” entry for the 2018 International Solar Decathlon. Continue →

Construction

September 11, 2017 0

Self-beliefs help shape property marketing

Prestigious development owners, developers and investors and real estate agents could learn profitable lessons from the latest research on marketing of upmarket products. Continue →

Construction

August 25, 2017 0

Beachside designs ride the wave of design success

Two stunning beachside designs showcasing the beauty of the coast stole the show at the 2017 Hawke’s Bay, Poverty Bay Regional ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards. Continue →

Construction

August 23, 2017 0

Tall timber stacks up in commercial terms

Canny property investor Sir Bob Jones’s announcement of his plan to build a tall timber building in Wellington reinforces timber’s claim to use in commercial buildings. Continue →

Construction

August 21, 2017 0

Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre contract awarded

CPB Contractors has been selected to design and construct the $240 million Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre. Continue →

Construction

August 14, 2017 0

World’s tallest wooden office building for Wellington?

Property mogul Sir Bob Jones is aiming high with plans to erect the world’s tallest wooden office building in central Wellington. Continue →

Construction

August 7, 2017 0

Leading designers recognise wood building solutions

More and more architects, designers and project managers are finding that engineered wood is rapidly becoming the leading choice for solutions to meet the demands of both building codes and building owners. Continue →

Design

July 19, 2017 0

Small home designs impress award judges

A panel of architectural practitioners and experts has revealed small homes are the stand-out entries in the 2017 ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards. Continue →

Design

July 12, 2017 0

New design tool to encourage accessibility

The Auckland Design Manual has introduced a new tool to support architects and designers incorporate ways to cater for people of all physical abilities and stages of life when they are designing buildings and public spaces. Continue →

Design

July 11, 2017 0

Bay of Plenty architecture design winners announced

Mt Maunganui’s Jonathan McAlpine of Thorne Group Architecture was the standout designer at the 2017 Bay of Plenty Regional ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards. Continue →

Design

July 7, 2017 0

Finding a value for sunshine

A property that gets more exposure to sunlight is more attractive, especially in ‘temperate’ climates like New Zealand’s, but until now the value of that sunshine has not been calculated. Continue →

Design

July 3, 2017 0

Design and build hub launched to answer key questions

A new design and build initiative looks set to be a boon for designers, architects, developers and home owners alike Leading designer and builder of award-winning homes Jalcon has launched a Design and Build Hub where all questions relating to building unique, architecturally designed homes can be answered, promoting clarity and confidence in the design and build process. Continue →

Design

June 8, 2017 0

Kiwi furniture company leading the world

A top Kiwi furniture company is setting the global industry alight with its world-leading nanotechnology developments. Continue →

Design

May 31, 2017 0

Dated office block now an energy-smart show stopper

Forty-six-year-old Aorangi House in central Wellington has achieved a ‘market-leading’ NABERSNZ base building rating demonstrating an energy performance over 50 per cent better than an average New Zealand office. Continue →

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