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Independent Carbon Audit of Jacobsen Creative Surfaces

Carbon Zero Certification and the impact on the environment and community is a focus for Jacobsen.

Ecrete: Paving the Way for Low Carbon Design

Ecrete achieves a staggering reduction in embodied carbon by up to 75%, without compromising on strength and durability.

October 2023 feature

Low Carbon Design

Products and systems designed to reduce carbon throughout the lifetime of a building.

APT Tiaki Initiative Marks a Significant Milestone: 10,000 Native Trees Planted and Protected in New Zealand

APT continues to work towards creating a more sustainable New Zealand for future generations through the APT Tiaki initiative

How Much Carbon is in the Aluminium Louvres You Specify?

How Much Carbon is in the Aluminium Louvres You Specify?

There are some important differences when it comes to specifying aluminium louvres. That’s because not all aluminium is the same. Ventüer shares what you need to know.

Innovative Low Emissions Water Heating Solution

Innovative Low Emissions Water Heating Solution

A Solar Thermodynamic solution for Cardrona Valley's new wastewater treatment plant.

How Ventilated Façade Innovation is Helping to Improve Building Sustainability and Energy Consumption Outcomes

How Ventilated Façade Innovation is Helping to Improve Building Sustainability and Energy Consumption Outcomes

One more step towards a future where buildings are not only aesthetically pleasing but also play a crucial role in contributing to a more sustainable planet.

Tile Warehouse Launches Outdoor Collection

Tile Warehouse has recently launched its extensive outdoor ranging for pools, patios, terraces and decks.

Metwood Brings the Warmth of Timber to Aluminium

Metwood can help you achieve a natural timber look for cladding, louvres and soffits, without compromising on fire performance or durability. 

A Smart Balustrading Choice for Wanaka Lakefront Boardwalk

Premier balustrading from Urban Group allows lakefront beauty to shine.

An Ancient Design for the Contemporary Era: Colosseum Mosaic

The latest in contemporary design, Colosseum is a striking reeded stone mosaic that will add a 3D architectural texture to interior walls.

Going Dark: The Latest Additions to the Blum Range Keep Hardware Aesthetics On Trend

Blum has extended its range with new dark-hued products to enrich and accompany emerging design trends.

Radiant Underfloor Heating for an Architecturally Designed Home

An air-to-water heat pump was specified for the underfloor heating, offering substantial power and heat output at an affordable running cost.

What to Do With the Overflow?

In a membrane roof design, the overflow should have the same cross-sectional capacity as the primary outlet and give an early conspicuous warning to the building occupier that maintenance is required. But what about the weeping overflow, or one that activates prematurely?

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PenoLock: Easy Fire Stopping Solutions for Timber and Steel Elements Penetrating Fire Walls

With its new suite of Fire Stopping Systems, Tech Coatings has just made fire stopping timber and steel penetrations much easier.

Striking New St Kentigern Preschool Features APL Architectural Series

Site constraints are a key driver in architectural creativity, and so it was with the circular new home for St Kentigern Preschool, which nestles snugly in a leafy dell in Auckland’s Remuera.

Elevate Outdoor Spaces with JSC's Premium Hardwood Decking Solutions

Experience timeless elegance and superior performance with JSC's exotic hardwood decking.

Made to Measure Ceilings Save Waste on Site

Made to Measure Ceilings Save Waste on Site

At the recently completed Carlaw Park Student Accommodation building on Stanley Street, Auckland, architects Ashton Mitchell specified made to measure Asona Triton acoustic panels for the corridor ceilings.

CoralTread Entrance Matting Specified for Cambridge Police Station

CoralTread Entrance Matting Specified for Cambridge Police Station

CoralTread provides a durable and absorbent entrance matting to minimise tracked-in dirt and moisture at the Cambridge Community Police Hub.

'Full Transparency' with Vantage Windows and Doors

'Full Transparency' with Vantage Windows and Doors

From an earthquake-damaged character home, to an open-plan new build. This family maximised both function and budget.

CNZ Insulation Board: High Performance PIR Insulation Made in New Zealand

CNZ Insulation Board: High Performance PIR Insulation Made in New Zealand

CNZ Insulation board delivers the high thermal performance, allowing homes and buildings to achieve premium levels of energy efficiency and with some of the thinnest possible solutions.

Introducing a Zero Waste, Low Carbon Footprint Foundation System

Introducing a Zero Waste, Low Carbon Footprint Foundation System

StopDigging! Groundscrew Foundations are a smart low carbon solution that saves time — with the foundation installed and ready to build on in a single day. 

Carbon Reduction a Top Priority for Kingspan Insulation New Zealand

Carbon Reduction a Top Priority for Kingspan Insulation New Zealand

With a set of ambitious targets to reach under the ‘Planet Passionate’ long-term sustainability strategy, Kingspan Insulation is reducing actual carbon year on year.

Colour and Paint Forecast with Habitat Plus from Resene

Colour and Paint Forecast with Habitat Plus from Resene

The latest addition to the habitat collection of inspiration is habitat plus — decorating and colour trends — designed to help you and your clients get a taste of the latest decorating trends and use this as inspiration for your own project.

Healthy Plasterboard, Healthy Homes and a Healthy Environment

Healthy Plasterboard, Healthy Homes and a Healthy Environment

GIB are focused on contributing positively towards the creation of healthier homes in New Zealand as well as reducing their impact on the environment.

New Triboard Fit-Out Can Handle the Knocks

New Triboard Fit-Out Can Handle the Knocks

When lining walls in Kaitaia, the local knowledge is tried and tested, and the go-to product is Triboard.

Wellington Development Leads the Way with Next-Generation CO2 Hot Water Heat Pump Technology

Wellington Development Leads the Way with Next-Generation CO2 Hot Water Heat Pump Technology

Located in the developing suburb of Wainuiomata, Wellington, two newly built townhouses offer superior comfort and impressive energy efficiency with the adoption of carbon saving Ecodan Hot Water Heat Pump Technology to provide domestic hot water and radiant space heating.

Fastmount’s Award-Winning Stratlock Rail System

Fastmount’s Award-Winning Stratlock Rail System

Riding on the success of the Stratlock Range of clips, the Stratlock Rail System provides designers and builders with a complete, integrated and purpose-built system for building ceiling and wall framework onto uneven substrates to precisely mount and remove interior panelling time after time.

IBuilt CoreClad Primed: Cut Time, Not Quality

IBuilt CoreClad Primed: Cut Time, Not Quality

Newly released from IBuilt, CoreClad Primed is a pre-coated textured cladding that’s now even faster to install while still offering superior strength, durability, and reliability.

MondoClad: Non-Combustible Prefinished 3.0mm Solid Aluminium Panel

MondoClad: Non-Combustible Prefinished 3.0mm Solid Aluminium Panel

Developed from marine grade aluminium, MondoClad is a sustainable solid aluminium panel solution, offering exceptional quality, durability and fire performance.

Potters Aluminium Partitions In Swire Shippings New Sustainable Workspace

Potters Aluminium Partitions In Swire Shippings New Sustainable Workspace

Swire Shipping has undertaken a remarkable journey in Auckland by establishing a new workplace that stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Wilsonart: Global Leader in High-Pressure Laminates

Wilsonart: Global Leader in High-Pressure Laminates

Long-lasting style for outstanding performance in residential and commercial interiors.

Selecting Local for Low Carbon Design

Selecting Local for Low Carbon Design

In the process of product selection and giving consideration to reducing embedded carbon, local is best.

SunPivot: Juralco's Enhanced Pivoting Louvre Roof

SunPivot: Juralco's Enhanced Pivoting Louvre Roof

Juralco's enhanced pivoting louvre roof redefines indoor-outdoor living and aesthetic appeal.

Dulux New Zealand’s Green Initiatives

Dulux New Zealand’s Green Initiatives

A look at Dulux's efforts to reduce carbon emissions, reduce waste and support local communities. 

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