Macrocarpa
We’re always on the lookout for healthier and toxin-free materials to specify in our projects. And we want our outdoor environments to be as healthy as our indoor environments.Macrocarpa is a species that provides low …
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Oriented Strand Board – OSB
Creating healthy environments is the highest priority for us, we are continuously looking for the healthiest, toxin-free materials we can find. These include the materials used as substrates for our finishes – wellness should be embedded …
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Low-Carbon, Chemical-Free Systems
Our work is aimed at improving people’s lives, so we’re always looking to incorporate low-carbon, chemical-free solutions into our projects. Thankfully more solutions are surfacing all the time, including for foundation design.
Screw piles are one …
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Early-Stage Carbon Calculator
As part of the race to upgrade the building industry and lessen our carbon footprint, a new service is available that estimates your project’s expected carbon output. This service is in the form of a carbon …
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REDUCE, RE-USE, RECYCLE
Recycling and Brand IdentityRecycling is not only an ethical and planet-friendly activity, but it can support brand identity for businesses as well.Designing your place of business with the intention of reusing materials creates an identity …
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Straw Bale Construction
Straw bale construction is by no means a new building method, but it’s humble and simple methodology is sustainable, regenerative, and carbon-smart.Essentially a waste material, it is also cost-effective and easy to come by. It …
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MUSHROOMS, A REGENERATIVE SOLUTION
Companies across the world are attempting to heal our Earth by using mushrooms to tackle a multitude of planet-harming industries.More specifically, the root-structure of mushrooms – known as Mycelium. Mycelium gets combined with other natural substances …
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NATURAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Worm-based septic tanks use the power of nature to provide a passive, low-energy and reliable method of wastewater treatment. These tanks comprise an engineered ecosystem that mimics the way nature breaks down and decomposes organic matter …
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NZIA 10 Myths About Architects (PDF)
Did they really say that?! No, surely not? So what are Architects all about?(read PDF)
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NZIA Working with an Architect (PDF)
A building project is a significant commitment and investment. It’s also a great opportunity to create spaces designed specifically for you. Your needs and circumstances drive the project; your hopes and dreams are invested in …
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Tilt and turn windows and doors
Windows with tilt and turn functionality are commonplace in Europe and are now gaining popularity amongst discerning architects, designers and property owners in New Zealand. The tilt and turn is a joinery system designed to give …
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Roof Windows
Roof windows are a great way to increase the amount of light and ventilation in your home. Options are available in a range of sizes as well as partial opening with some rain protection. …
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Acoustic Lighting
Unwanted sound affects both our health and well-being. It’s not losing our hearing that we need to worry about but it’s time to address the impact sound has on our moods, cognition and behaviour in …
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Accoustic Wool Tiles
Wool is a natural and effective material in reducing high noise levels and reverberation issues common to open plan and multi-purpose spaces. Plentiful, sustainable and needing no chemicals, wool really is the wonder product that …
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Wellbeing, global trends in Design (PDF)
“Wellbeing, one of the fastest growing global trends in Design”, here Ash Buchanan from Cohere, defines what Wellbeing is and how the chosen design process can positively influence it. (read PDF)
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TERRACOTTA TILES
The Italian for ‘baked earth’, terracotta continues to be a staple building material around the world. This hard-wearing clay-based ceramic comes in different shades and shapes and can be used for building projects both indoors …
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Stainless Steel Hot Tubs
Traditional spa pools are a luxury item which are usually costly to run and need chemicals to counter the higher risk of harbouring bacteria in warm water.
Stainless steel hot tubs provide a durable, low …
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LED Lighting
The light-emitting diode (LED) is one of today’s most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technologies. While they do cost more upfront than traditional incandescent or halogen lights, they last a lot longer which means less buying …
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Photovoltaic (PV) Glass
Photovoltaic or PV glass windows generate free and clean electricity thanks to the sun. Less obtrusive than installing traditional solar panels, PV glass windows seamlessly integrate solar energy generation into your building project.
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Hemp Furnishings
Hemp* is one of the strongest and most durable natural textile fibres and is used for a range of products from rope, clothing to building materials. It is make using the fibres from the stalks …
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Hempcrete
Used for centuries, Hemp* is one of the most sustainable building materials and one of nature’s strongest fibres. (*the Hemp used in construction is not the same kind of cannabis which gets all the publicity …
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Shou Sugi Ban
Shou sugi ban is the ancient Japanese technique that preserves wood by charring it. Also known as yakisugi – it began as a way to fireproof fencing and façades of rural homes and storehouses.
Traditionally, …
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Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on Earth. Its ability to regenerate to full size in just 3 years makes it an eco-friendly building material plus it loves poor and otherwise unproductive soils.
This is …
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Acrylic Solid Surface
Acrylic Solid Surface is available in New Zealand under a number of brand names such as Laminex Solid Surface, Tristone and Corian. under a number of brand names such as Laminex Solid Surface, …
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Natural Swimming Pools
Natural swimming pools are pools that use plants and other biofilters instead of chemicals to keep the water clean.
Developed in Europe, natural pools are divided into two zones: the swimming area and a …
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