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RE/8 Bio-Circular Architectural Mesh by Kaynemaile

A new era in building materials, Kaynemaile minimises environmental impact while maximising resource efficiency.

Unpack Building Code Compliance with the Pro Clima Knowledge Zone Series

A series of five online presentations to help you better understand the relationship between clauses B1, B2, E2, H1 and E3, overcome common challenges and achieve better compliance.

April 2024 feature

Reducing Waste

A look at the efforts product suppliers are making to reduce the amount of construction and industrial waste going to landfill.

Marley Leads the Way for Construction Waste Reduction

In 2023 alone, Marley and its wider Aliaxis New Zealand group recycled a staggering 700,000kg of PVC and PE from external sources.

Reduce Waste with Floc

Reduce Waste with Floc

Floc’s ability to sustainably break down helps reduce construction waste and promote a renewable product life cycle.

Metro Glass’s Role in Sustainable Construction

Metro Glass’s Role in Sustainable Construction

Metro Glass has set an ambitious goal of aiding the New Zealand construction industry toward zero glass waste into landfill.

MAXRaft’s Pre-Cut, Recyclable Solutions Minimise Waste on Site

MAXRaft’s Pre-Cut, Recyclable Solutions Minimise Waste on Site

With site-specific panel plans, pre-cut components and the recycling of any off-cuts, MAXRaft ensures minimal waste when using their insulated flooring systems.

Bring Nature Inside: Wool Rugs and Axminster by NZ Artist Miranda Brown

Art, wool and craftsmanship combine to bring you designer rugs and carpets that evoke the soul of New Zealand flora and fauna, designed by biophilic creator Miranda Brown.

Introducing Lockwood Velocity Interior Levers with Coordinated Urbo and Malta Options

Unveil the seamless integration of interior and exterior door aesthetics with ASSA ABLOY's latest Lockwood Velocity lever range expansion.

Dynamo6 Office Space Brought to Life with Colourful Tretford Carpets

Creating a new office space for Hamilton-based tech company Dynamo6 allowed Designwell to experiment with a vibrant new colour palette.

Allco JM TPO Membrane Certified for Water Collection

Allco are pleased to announce Allco JM TPO is now certified as a suitable waterproofing membrane for potable water collection.

Edgetec PosiGlaze Balustrade System Brings Versatility and Ease of Install to Projects

Edgetec PosiGlaze, Juralco's latest Frameless Glass Balustrade System, is designed to provide the greatest possible adjustment opportunities during and after installation.

An Innovative Relocation with Altherm Window Systems

A site switch and a compelling sense of restraint underpin the success of this energy-efficient Tāwharanui Peninsula home by Neu Architecture.

Can Solar Control Glass Be Used to Mitigate the Potential for Over-Heating?

Recent modelling by Jason Quinn of Sustainable Engineering found that improper glass choice and orientation could lead to over 33% increased risk of this specific house design overheating, as evidenced by the graph. What are some options that will reduce the risk of overheating from solar gain?

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25 March 2024

Amaia Bay Apartments in Takapuna Finds SRP Acoustic Wall Solutions

With residential units on upper levels and healthcare, childcare, retail and fitness facilities on lower levels, the Amaia Bay Apartments needed smart acoustic solutions to ensure comfort for all building users.

Innovative Flood Prevention with the Jesani Door Channel

The patented Jesani Door Channel offers a smart solution for averting internal flooding disasters from wetrooms.

CustomCoat Service Ensures Minimum Waste for Native Timber Panels

With little margin for error, custom UV-coating by Bates Surfaces was the process of choice for interior veneered panels sourced from a single kahikatea log.

COLORSTEEL for Insulated Panels: A Versatile and Aesthetically Appealing Solution

COLORSTEEL for Insulated Panels: A Versatile and Aesthetically Appealing Solution

Using COLORSTEEL for insulated panels is a smart choice for ensuring high performance and lasting beauty

Thermory Ash Cladding Delivers Excellent Performance and Dimensional Stability

Thermory Ash Cladding Delivers Excellent Performance and Dimensional Stability

With deep brown chocolate tones, Thermory Ash provides a robust, attractive and sustainable alternative to chemically treated products.

Unlock New Possibilities: QuickEdge Joins the SuperSlab+ Family

Unlock New Possibilities: QuickEdge Joins the SuperSlab+ Family

Why choose QuickEdge? A deep dive into its unmatched advantages.

A Successful Circular Economy Initiative in PVC Recycling

A Successful Circular Economy Initiative in PVC Recycling

Working towards the goal of avoiding, recycling or reusing 70% of their waste by Financial Year 2026, Laminex NZ recently partnered with fellow Fletcher Building business unit Iplex NZ to institute a new PVC recycling initiative.

R Values vs Upfront Carbon: Why Should We Care?

R Values vs Upfront Carbon: Why Should We Care?

A new study uncovers the true carbon footprint of importing windows and doors into New Zealand.

Achieving Curved Glass Balustrades for Oceanside Tower

Achieving Curved Glass Balustrades for Oceanside Tower

Partnering with iLine Construction and Abbas Balustrades, Glasshape once again delivered bent and specialist glass with excellence.

Reducing Waste in Metal Roofing Construction

Reducing Waste in Metal Roofing Construction

Reduction of construction waste is one of the fundamental principles monitored closely at Architectural Metalformers.

REVEGO Revealed: Insights from the Blum Specification Team

REVEGO Revealed: Insights from the Blum Specification Team

The innovative REVEGO pocket door system is finally available in New Zealand. We asked Blum’s Specification Consultants what designers should look out for, and how to make the most of REVEGO’s ground-breaking features.

Early Design Engagement with Asona Helps Reduce Construction Waste on Site

Early Design Engagement with Asona Helps Reduce Construction Waste on Site

Asona Ltd, a NZ manufacturer of acoustic ceiling and wall panels is committed to sustainability and is actively working towards on-site waste reduction and environmental stewardship.

GreenStuf Takeback Programme: A Mission to Divert Waste from Landfills

GreenStuf Takeback Programme: A Mission to Divert Waste from Landfills

In an innovative stride towards changing the industry, GreenStuf has formed an alliance with Naylor Love, aiming to mitigate waste from landfills by launching a Takeback Programme.

Victoria Lane Apartments: Redefining Apartment Living in Wellington

Victoria Lane Apartments: Redefining Apartment Living in Wellington

HVAC choices needed to offer superior comfort for occupants, with reliability and efficiency at the forefront, and helped contribute to the building's Homestar 7 Design rating.

Shaping Cultural Legacy: Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa Covered by Dimond Roofing's DD400

Shaping Cultural Legacy: Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa Covered by Dimond Roofing's DD400

Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa: A cultural retreat on Lake Rotorua, seamlessly blending tradition and luxury, promoting well-being, sustainability, and community enrichment in every aspect.

The Eclipse Aluminium Suite Enhances Workplace Design

The Eclipse Aluminium Suite Enhances Workplace Design

A user-friendly group of flexible aluminium sections and extrusions available in 500+ powdercoat colours, anodised finishes, and many MetWood timber grains.

Reducing Plastic Construction Material Waste

Reducing Plastic Construction Material Waste

To help address construction waste, Kingspan Thermakraft are planning to take their recycling programme a step further with a product take-back service from construction sites.

Parkwood Estate: A Cutting-Edge 64-Unit Terraced House Project Featuring Triboard

Parkwood Estate: A Cutting-Edge 64-Unit Terraced House Project Featuring Triboard

Triboard structural housing panels and intertenancy walls not only provide robust structural support but also grant each unit an additional 6% of living space. 

Membrane Overlay Offers a Smart Solution for Minimising Roof Construction Waste

Membrane Overlay Offers a Smart Solution for Minimising Roof Construction Waste

90% of Viking roofing materials can be used as an overlay option, allowing old roofs to remain in place — minimising noise, dust, traffic pollution, and overall unnecessary waste in landfills

Ocean Oyster: Lighting The Way to a Better Planet

Ocean Oyster: Lighting The Way to a Better Planet

Environmentally friendly yet technologically advanced lighting solutions made from recycled and bio plastics.

Prime Soft-Matt High-Pressure Laminate Creates an Elegant, Durable Kitchen Space

Prime Soft-Matt High-Pressure Laminate Creates an Elegant, Durable Kitchen Space

Prime Soft-Matt High-Pressure Laminate ensures colour consistency, longevity and functionality in Designer Peta Davy's Queenstown retreat project.

Elevating Eco-Friendly Construction with Vulcan

Elevating Eco-Friendly Construction with Vulcan

Leveraging New Zealand's low-carbon aluminum, UltraClad and UltraBatten by Vulcan are reshaping sustainable construction with innovative solutions.

Master Oak: Redefining Interior Luxury and Sustainability

Master Oak: Redefining Interior Luxury and Sustainability

Experience unmatched durability, eco-friendly innovation, and the timeless beauty of oak in every panel.

Introducing Canné: The Latest in Wood-Effect Porcelain

Introducing Canné: The Latest in Wood-Effect Porcelain

A stunning new tile collection that recreates slat wood walls in a glazed porcelain stoneware.

Improved User Experience and Less Maintenance for Edendale School

Improved User Experience and Less Maintenance for Edendale School

By choosing Dyson Airblade hand dryers for washrooms, the school has ensured that their carbon emissions are extremely low, and costs are kept to a minimum.

A Significant Milestone in APL's Commitment to Sustainability

A Significant Milestone in APL's Commitment to Sustainability

New APL product ranges have been awarded the Toitū carbonreduce product certification.

FiberthermX: A Cost-Effective High-Performance Warm Roof Solution

FiberthermX: A Cost-Effective High-Performance Warm Roof Solution

Tailored specifically for New Zealand's commercial thermal requirements, RoofLogic's Fibertherm X system can provide R-values up to R7.

Marmox New Zealand: Pioneering Sustainability in Construction with a Zero-Waste Policy

Marmox New Zealand: Pioneering Sustainability in Construction with a Zero-Waste Policy

Marmox is committed to sustainability and operates under a zero-waste policy, recycling all waste materials generated during production.

BiForm Walks The Sustainability Talk

BiForm Walks The Sustainability Talk

BiForm's free layout design and quoting process is crucial in preventing unnecessary waste on site, while their packaging take-back programme ensure reuse of material.

Nuralite Provides a Warm Roof Overlay Solution

Nuralite Provides a Warm Roof Overlay Solution

Nuralite was recently approached by an architectural firm that needed to refurbish an existing 30-year old 1.3° standing seam roof while improving insulation levels.

Durastone Plus Shower Trays: Elevating Bathroom Design

Durastone Plus Shower Trays: Elevating Bathroom Design

These cutting-edge trays combine form, function, and durability to enhance your bathroom designs.

Prefabricated Wall Systems Keep Construction Waste to a Minimum

Prefabricated Wall Systems Keep Construction Waste to a Minimum

AFS New Zealand’s Logicwall and Rediwall permanent formwork systems are manufactured offsite, resulting in time savings and minimum waste on site.

Introducing the Parisi Envy Outdoor Shower

Introducing the Parisi Envy Outdoor Shower

Transform outdoor living areas with this sleek and durable outdoor shower. 

Introducing KOROK 360: Support for Your Project from Specification Through to Installation

Introducing KOROK 360: Support for Your Project from Specification Through to Installation

Taking support in the New Zealand construction industry to the next level.

Introducing Zenku Creation Laminate Flooring

Introducing Zenku Creation Laminate Flooring

A collection of laminate flooring with unique 320mm wide embossed slats that replicate the intricate details of natural wooden planks.

Underfloor Heating, Radiators or Both?

Underfloor Heating, Radiators or Both?

A look at the differences, design considerations and installation processes of radiator central heating and underfloor heating to help you make the best choice for your projects.

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