Crafting homes that grow with you: Durasteel
It’s not often you can build a stylish home with locally sourced materials for a reasonable price. It’s even rarer to build a home that can grow as you do. Christchurch-based Durasteel Structures create custom-made, premium quality panel homes. You can choose a 1-2 bedroom pod, a 1-4 bedroom home, or add to […]
Turning your architectural dreams into reality: Knuddy Homes
Picture this: a crew of skilled carpenters, apprentices eager to learn the ropes, and one rock-solid motto—mahi hard—all working together like a well-oiled machine to get the job done. Welcome to Knuddy Homes, where the talented team turns your wildest architectural dreams into solid reality. One of their secrets: The Cemintel cladding system […]
Your paradise patio: Kolorful Kanvas
Spring is only weeks away and the thought of longer daylight hours and accessing our outdoor spaces once again is a delightful prospect. Gazing out the window, tidied garden beds and clipped hedges make for a pleasing view; however, the one jarring note is the patio furniture. The deck chairs are sagging, faded […]
On vacation every day: Lockwood Homes
Owning a Kiwi bach is an ongoing dream for many, although thousands have already taken the plunge, spending weekends relaxing in their own, or a hired, home away from home. Concurrent with recent changes in building regulations and a deeper focus on sustainability, have come several noticeable, quite substantial shifts in buyer wishlists. […]
ChristchurchNZ CEO Alison Adams: Screen CanterburyNZ telling our stories
One of my favourite New Zealand films is Sir Peter Jackson’s 1994 classic Heavenly Creatures. Dark subject matter aside, it did a wonderful job of capturing a 1950s Christchurch look and feel, and rightfully gained international accolades. It also paved the way for the careers of Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey and put […]
Sealed with confidence: Sealco
For 20 years now, one amazing watertight product has been safeguarding New Zealand homes. That product is EcoTUFF TPO, a thermoplastic polyolefin membrane, pioneered in New Zealand by Christchurch-based company Sealco Waterproofing. Suitable for almost any area that needs waterproofing, the EcoTUFF TPO system includes heat welded accessories to ensure water-tightness in all […]
Swivelling wood burner: Envirosolve
With winter in full swing, wood, pellet, and gas fires come into their own. If you’re looking for something a bit different, how about a wood fire that swivels so you can enjoy its warmth from anywhere in a room. Envirosolve has exactly that in the form of the Bionic Wood Fire (pictured), […]
A happy city: Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct Chair Peter Townsend
It is reassuring to see Christchurch City recently identified as the happiest city in New Zealand, by the London-based Institute for Quality of Life. The index used in making the assessment focuses on cities that prioritise happiness and wellbeing.While I struggle a little with a city being “happy”, I can certainly relate to […]
Shutter style for your home: Canterbury Window Coverings
There’s more to shutters than meets the eye. They’re the only statement piece with the ability to increase the energy efficiency and comfort of your house, while elegantly improving your privacy. They can enhance even the top high-performance and passive house. Interior and exterior shutters are an elegant solution to make your home […]
Live in warmth: Team Green Architects
Passive houses are becoming more popular, and for good reason. They are low-energy builds that require little power for heating or cooling. Living in a passive house is healthier and more efficient, especially as we battle these cold winter months. Siân Taylor, co-owner and architect at Team Green Architects, explains that the temperature […]
