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Awareness of energy efficiency and healthy living environments is growing, with these two factors being considered a priority for many new home builders and those renovating. Creating an even climate using good temperature control is an integral part of achieving a healthier and more comfortable home, which is even more important if you […]

Next month sees the opening of South Brighton’s vibrant new community centre, The Bridge Hub. Several years of planning and fundraising, and hundreds of hours of voluntary work have gone into transforming what was once a former church, on Bridge Street, South Brighton, into a multi-use community centre. The driving force behind the […]

Big isn’t always better as one 2021 New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) award-winner proves. Threepwood Passive House, at Lake Hayes, near Arrowtown, was a winner in the Housing Category of the December 2021 NZIA awards. Earlier last year (in May) it won the Small Project Architecture Category in the 2021 Southern Architecture […]

Preliminary design images for the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena (CMUA) are giving people an exciting glimpse into what the future holds for central Christchurch. Crafted by Christchurch-based architects Warren & Mahoney and international stadium design experts Populous, the images show how the CMUA will sit and look on the site. CMUA Project Delivery Ltd […]

In Resene’s 75th year, it seems fitting that the latest Resene Total Colour Awards have been a true celebration of all things colour. From neutral to bright, pastel to weathered, each winner’s palette is distinctively unique in hue – yet all share an excellence in colour selection. It was captivating colour which beautifully […]

If you’re building or renovating, ArchiPro’s “Meet, Greet & Eat” is a must attend event, with the inaugural South Island event being held in Christchurch on Friday 4 March. Now in its sixth edition, ArchiPro’s “Meet, Greet & Eat” is a national event that shines a light on the state of the architecture […]

Construction is well underway on the new Rolleston Fields development. The $85 million development is being built in four stages over five years. A mixed-use development, it will cater to a wide range of experiences – from food and beverage, health and wellness, retail, office and co-working spaces, plus public exploration and play […]

Chances are you have shopped in, driven over, walked under, or been sheltered by a piece of significant engineering that Moore Construction has created. Challenging projects are where the company shines, says Director Sam Moore. “There have been some technically complex projects over the years, successfully completed which are a real credit to […]

They had such a great time with their inaugural awards last year that members of the Canterbury branch of Master Joiners are already abuzz preparing for this year’s competition. “Joinery is a highly skilled craft practised for centuries,” explains Canterbury President Nathan Busch. “Our awards celebrate professional excellence in the craft across a […]

The Cancer Society’s Canterbury-West Coast Division has selected Cook Brothers Construction to build its new combined cancer support centre and patient accommodation facility in Christchurch. The contract was signed last month, says Elizabeth Chesterman, Chief Executive of the Cancer Society’s Canterbury-West Coast Division. “Cook Brothers Construction will be the main contractor on our […]