Energy-saving windows: NH Design
New Zealanders have a love affair with aluminium window frames. It’s not surprising, as these types of windows are lightweight, have a long lifespan, and will prove an asset to any home. This is especially true when those windows have the extra benefit of being manufactured with a thermally broken technique. A thermally […]
Reducing excess construction waste: Fraemohs Homes
In the name of waste minimisation and reducing the flow to landfills, we consider the packaging of our weekly shop, aspire to natural fabrics over synthetics, and carefully sort our recycling. Every bit we can do will help. So we need our large industries such as construction to get on board and make […]
Not just a place, it is our people: Te Pae general manager Ross Steele
From the early planning stages of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, we knew our city was going to have one of the finest convention centres in Australasia. In my biased opinion, it is the best. We recognise that all convention centres, no matter where they are in the world, are built to host […]
Painting the town
Allowable levels of lead impurities in paints have been significantly reduced. Further reductions apply not only to building paints, also to art materials, such as chalk, crayons, and felt-tip pens. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has made the changes to a series of group standards that cover these products to reduce any potential […]
If it doesn’t rust or rot, should we build with it? High Country Homes
Today, many new technologies seek to improve energy use in homes. Unfortunately, often the trade-off is the environment. Plastics such as polystyrene, foams, sealants, rubbers, acrylics and nylons are used in various build systems, most of which are unable to be satisfactorily recycled. This raises an ethical dilemma: If products will not be […]
The importance of face-to-face: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger
I’ve just settled back in after a whirlwind two weeks in China for a Sister Cities visit. The importance of face-to-face meetings can’t be underestimated, so it was fantastic to get over there in person with the delegation which included councillors Victoria Henstock and Jake McLellan. It was a busy trip, but we […]
Exterior’s foremost need: Affordable Concrete & Paving
Traditional yet modern, with a result that can add considerable value to your property when well-placed and expertly finished, concreting is a specialist trade. The basic function of residential pavements such as driveways, paths and patios are to provide safe, easy access on to or around a property, sure. Yet, they can also […]
Illumination through innovation: Art Fetiche
Powerful projects and spectacular innovations in our local community, add one more to the list. Bespoke and impactful are two words that prove true for the portfolio of projects that Art Fetiche boasts. So, when Luke from Waghorn Builders required some bespoke three-dimensional lightbulb signage for a project, it required little thought as […]
Beachside luxury, architectural waterfront living in Sumner: Beachside Sumner
Designed by visionary architects Roger Walker and James Lunday, Anchorage presents a bold and elegant entrance to Sumner, seamlessly blending natural surroundings with contemporary artistry. Construction is now underway on this landmark development at the high-profile corner of Marriner Street and the Esplanade, Sumner. Anchorage features just 10 exclusive residences, with very limited […]
Canterbury architectural designs celebrated
Judges ran out of superlatives for 18 winning designs at the 2024 Canterbury/Westland ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards in mid-August 2024. Eighteen projects won prestigious awards, including a two-bedroom treehouse with lovely views of the Avon River, a dramatic man cave with space for a DJ booth and an expansive vehicle collection, along […]
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