July 2024
Portland Timber Architecture: Thomas Robinson’s Journey from Oregon to New Zealand
Oregon-based architect Thomas Robinson, Founding Principal of LEVER Architects, is among a select group of professionals pushing the boundaries of what is possible with mass timber construction. He reflects on the similarities of the industry between Oregon and New Zealand, and also where we’re getting it right in the race to develop seismic and fire solutions…
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Staying Connected
A key challenge with mass timber lies in the connections that can literally make or break a structure and impact both the consent and profitability of a project. We talk with Israel Ellis from key fittings supplier Marshall Innovations about the challenges of getting it right in the mass timber sector…
Introducing Marley’s new Hot and Cold system, SecuraOne®
SecuraOne® is the next evolution of hot and cold systems, offering standardised PB & PEX pipes with one range of lead-free brass fittings designed to work with both…
Introducing the latest in Carpet Tiles on the NZ Market: REGEN
Tile Warehouse’s commitment to sustainability is evident in their latest offering: the REGEN Carpet Tile range. Learn how this innovative flooring choice is both stylish and sustainable…
Ecodome: Redefining Sustainable Foundations for the Construction Industry
Ecodome meets the environmental challenges of foundation construction head-on: a sustainable system that diverts plastic waste from landfills and revolutionises the way we build foundations…
FurnSpin – An unexpected yet practical storage solution
FurnSpin is a whole new take on cabinetry, offering both open and closed storage or display solutions in combination. Learn how with its unique spinning action, FurnSpin is an unexpected yet practical storage solution…
Introducing the Altus Pacific52™ Thermal Recessed Frame – a significant advancement in aluminium window and door frame technology
The Pacific52™ Thermal Recessed Frame by Altus Window Systems aligns the window frame with the wall structure itself, creating a seamless barrier that keeps the internal parts of the frame protected from external temperatures…
Tanova FLEX: A Revolutionary Kitchen Waste Bin Solution
Managing kitchen waste with elegance and style in an ongoing issue for designers. Find out how Tanova FLEX can achieve a clean, organized, and efficient waste management system that complements your contemporary kitchen design…
The Baron LED Bollard: unique aesthetics and superior performance
As cities push to reduce light pollution, the challenge is to illuminate pathways safely while preserving the night sky. Discover the Baron LED Bollard’s ‘no upward light’ system to sustainably drive away darkness…
Introducing the Resene Construction DuraTherm Insulated Foundation System: Advancing Energy Efficiency and Compliance
Insulating the perimeter of the foundation slab is one of the most efficient methods to improve the thermal performance of a home. Learn how DuraTherm helps meet H1 standards…
Enhance and protect timber, inside and out, with Resene Woodsman Cedar Natural Wood Oil
While the initial look of bare or clear coated timber might be alluring, there isn’t much of anything to prevent UV rays from reaching and damaging your substrate. Learn how Resene Woodsman Cedar Natural Wood Oil, can enhance and protect your timber…
CASE STUDIES
Proportionate Liability: Fairer Rules or a Long Wait for Change?
The Government has launched the most significant overhaul of the building system in two decades, promising to rebalance liability and speed up consents. At the heart of the reforms is a shift from joint-and-several liability — where councils and ratepayers often end up footing the bill for defective work — to proportionate liability, where each party is responsible only for its own share of fault.
Tile Warehouse Champions Accessible, Sustainable Design Lifemark® Partnership & NZ’s First Global GreenTagCert™ Porcelain Tiles
Tile Warehouse is raising the bar with Lifemark® approved tiles and New Zealand’s only Stockist of Global GreenTagCert™ porcelain ranges. Discover how these innovations support safe, sustainable design here.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
We talk to Michele Pasca di Magliano from Zaha Hadid Architects
Working across 44 countries and with an incredible legacy, Zaha Hadid Architects is one of the leading architectural firms in the world. We were fortunate to catch up with one of Zaha Hadid Architect’s directors, Michele Pasca di Magliano, to talk about his work with Zaha Hadid, what drives the design inspiration and materiality of their projects, and how they grow and evolve their teams.
