A stunning clifftop home by Malcolm Taylor builds an impressive CV.

Cathleen McGuigan of Architectural Record, who visited New Zealand recently, comments on trends in the appreciation of architecture.

Velux is launching two new sizes in its GGU Roof Window and Sun Tunnel ranges for 2013.

Assa Abloy New Zealand has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Henderson sliding and folding door hardware in New Zealand and Australia.

Marley has six reasons why you should insist on its Optim DWV sanitary system.

Armstrong Metalworks Open Cell ceiling tiles were extensively used throughout open areas of the new WG Block at AUT University. Stairways, voids, atriums and corridors all showcase the new metal tile.

A recent investigation has demonstrated that steel framing performs when the heat is on.

Decortech launches its new Firesafe Range, tested to NZBC C/AS1-AS7 with a Group 1 rating on plywood and MDF.

Enviro AAC, a Lightweight aerated concrete panel from Masons Plastabrick, meets the Building Code.

3M is proud to be an industry leader in fire-stopping. The company's dedication to stringent testing and code developments help make buildings safer today than they were even 10 years ago.

Blazestop by LEAP offers a new level of protection for any new home, making peace of mind a priority. Rural properties especially benefit from the advanced protection that Blazestop offers.

The new building code relating to fire rating regulations and standards will be mandatory from April 2013. While this does not directly impact tile specification, it is worth noting the following, relating to fire ratings for ceramic and porcelain tiles.

USG produces a range of fire-rated acoustical ceiling panels: Radar ClimaPlus Hi-NRC, Rock Face ClimaPlus, and Clean Room ClimaPlus Class 100.

Colour selections are always influenced by the mood of the world, and the Dulux Colour Forecast 2013 - Colour Movement explores how colour is moving around us, shifting and changing in rhythm with social movements, nostalgic longings, and digital influences. Drawing on Japanese influences, the chalky shades of the Rise palette imbue serenity into spaces, creating a cocoon-like sense of calm to counter our busy lifestyles.

ACO Pipe is a range of stainless steel, stocked pipe systems, which provide the modern metal alternative to PVC and HDPE pipework.

DORMA manufactures and supplies a significant range of fire-rated door control devices that will work independently or together with an integrated fire system.

Allegion is excited to announce a new range of Schlage sliding- and folding-door hardware for the New Zealand residential market.

Burgess Matting and Surfacing's brand new and dynamic rubber paver is being used successfully by a large horse stable in the Waikato.

Developed by a team of 125 Dyson engineers, three new Dyson Airblade hand dryers are the fastest, most hygienic and sustainable way to dry hands properly.

While the glass area of your home may account for about 10 per cent of the external area, it is responsible for up to 30 per cent of unwanted heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. Effective window insulation can dramatically improve comfort and reduce energy costs.

Combine a quality decorative finish with fire protection with Resene Fireguard.

To make it easier for you to demonstrate gloss levels to your clients, Resene has created The Specifier - Gloss Levels fandeck.

A kitchen is one of the most considered spaces in a home. Parex is interested in your views on how you approach kitchen design and what tools you value to assist with your completed kitchen designs.

The Laminex Group has announced that its highly innovative Formica Formations™ design competition is to run again in 2013, to celebrate the Formica brand’s centenary year. The competition aims to celebrate and showcase the creativity of architects and designers throughout New Zealand.