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As the demand for more energy efficient housing in Aotearoa increases, the need for “passive housing” builds has never been more vital. The guiding principles of a passive house include airtight construction, high-quality insulation, triple-glazed windows, heat recovery ventilation, and thermal bridge-free design. Team Green Architects skilfully blends the passive house model with […]

A healthy home is a must, providing a superior living environment to ensure good health and wellbeing for those residing in it, throughout the life of the building. New Zealand has healthy home standards that relate to all rental properties, and since 2020, many older homes (private and rental) have been retrofitted to […]

The growth rate of construction costs in New Zealand has dropped below long-term averages, as the industry completes a wave of building consents and resolves Covid-19 supply chain disruptions. CoreLogic’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) recorded a 0.5% increase in the first quarter of the year, less than half the long-term quarterly […]

Channeling “Kiwi-Scandi chic”, Christchurch’s new Court Theatre is already drawing an appreciative audience without having opened its doors yet. On the corner of Colombo and Gloucester Streets, the exposed timber beams set the scene for a state-of-the-art theatre, due for completion in late 2024. The concept, for the $56 million build, a collaboration […]

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been recognised as Toitū net carbonzero certified, reflecting the organisation’s ongoing commitment to leading the industry in world class sustainable operations. Ayear after committing to the milestone – and almost two years in operation – Te Pae has met Toitū Envirocare’s internationally-recognised standards of measuring, managing and […]

There’s a knack in creating artworks that captivate, to capture meaning in a way that empowers and educates. From the 420sqm ‘Man Cave’ so impressive it left mouths agape, to Kauawhi, the two-koru heart-shaped sculpture in support of the Māia Health Foundation, Art Fetiche has proved countless times their commitment to their craft […]

Good design starts with context, whether for a house, an office building or a civic project. Site selection is critical, although the reasons for choosing one are personal and varied, says design director Rob d’Auvergne, of Foley Group Architecture. They have been designing residential and commercial buildings, interiors, and landscapes for over 35 […]

Fuel cards are a great way to ensure you and those in your business keep moving. They’re a payment method for anyone in your business that will allow you to easily manage vehicle fuel costs—no matter how many you might have in your fleet. Additionally, they can offer savings at the pump and […]