New Brighton stunner: Superhome
Designer Warren Clarke wanted to build an ultra-energy efficient home that would also be a practical family home. The home achieves the maximum Homestar 10 rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council — one of only three in New Zealand to do so. The layout maximises space by eliminating passageways […]
Blending architectural influences: Superhome
Architectural designer and Superhome co-founder Bob Burnett and his wife, Japanese architect Shizuka Yasui, naturally chose the best of both New Zealand and Japanese influences when designing their own family home in Broad Oaks on Christchurch’s Port Hills. The multi-award-winning house served as a Superhome show home until the second Christchurch earthquake […]
Take a Superhome tour
The Superhome movement tours are back for 2021. Tour organisers are excited to showcase several future-proofed Superhomes, designed and built to be environmentally aware and in harmony with nature. Warmer in winter and easier to heat for less cost. Superhome co-founder and designer Bob Burnett says the tours are a chance […]
Function meets style
Your tools of the corporate trade get carted to and from the office, tossed in handbags and cars and are probably not always well cared for. For tech equipment especially, it is important this is well protected, as it is so heavily relied on for day-to-day work. Style doesn’t have to […]
Dreaming of a great kitchen: Dream Doors
Almost 10 years ago, Adrian Kay started his own Dream Doors Kitchens franchise in 2012. Since then, Adrian and his tightly knit team of skilled tradesmen have earned a sterling reputation for bringing a new lease of life to one of the most lived-in areas of your house. That reputation has […]
A new cultural icon: Te Pae
Cantabrians won’t have to hold their breath for much longer with the imminent opening of the iconic Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in October. While the centre will bring a host of national and international conventions to the city, this stunning facility is also set up to host local events and […]
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