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Viewtec's New Aluminium Batten System Enhances Projects Inside and Out

Create striking effects on both interior and exterior elements with the Viewtec Aluminium Batten System — available in over 50 premium powder coat colours including woodgrains.

Creating a Seamless Indoor Outdoor Transition with Timber Flooring and Decking

Eastbourne House by Stevens Lawson Architects blurs the boundary between indoor and outdoor living with timber flooring and decking by Forté.

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H1 Commercial

Products designed to help architects and designers meet the new H1/AS2 Energy Efficiency requirements.

Meeting H1 Standards with Outright Insulation’s ROCKWOOL at The Foundation Retirement Village

Outright Insulation, with its ROCKWOOL ThermalRock S80 product, demonstrates how to exceed H1 standards effectively.

Mastering H1 Compliance with RoofLogic Systems

Mastering H1 Compliance with RoofLogic Systems

Well-designed warm roofs and facades offer reliable, proven solutions for achieving H1 compliance.

Ensuring Effective Vapour Control in Buildings Insulated to H1/AS2

Ensuring Effective Vapour Control in Buildings Insulated to H1/AS2

DriSpace SmartVap and VB10 systems reduce impact of increased interstitial condensation created by new H1/AS2 Requirements.

Opting for an Energy-Efficient Building: How Low-Carbon Concrete Can Lower Emissions Over Time

Opting for an Energy-Efficient Building: How Low-Carbon Concrete Can Lower Emissions Over Time

Here’s how an energy-efficient building with Allied Concrete's Ecrete and SuperSlab+ reduces emissions during construction and operation.

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Textured Sophistication: Introducing Aoraki Wool Flooring

Bremworth's Latest Collection, Aoraki Wool Flooring is inspired by the rugged peaks of Aoraki.

Dyson Helps Two Hamilton Businesses Meet their Sustainability and Hygiene Goals

Installing Dyson Airblades has had a significant impact on the businesses — reducing running costs and impact on the environment. 

Light and Heat Combined: The Eclipse Pendant Creates Comfort and Ambiance for Pink Hills Hotel

Pink Hills Hotel utilised the full Bromic range including the Eclipse Pendant —providing dual-functioning heat and light for spot heating over tables.

Introducing COLORSTEEL MAXAM: The Next Generation with ACTIVATE Technology

ACTIVATE Technology significantly assists in slowing down corrosion, enabling a sizeable step change in the warranties offered — now up to 50 years.

Viewtec's New Aluminium Batten System Enhances Projects Inside and Out

Create striking effects on both interior and exterior elements with the Viewtec Aluminium Batten System — available in over 50 premium powder coat colours including woodgrains.

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Creating a Seamless Indoor Outdoor Transition with Timber Flooring and Decking

Eastbourne House by Stevens Lawson Architects blurs the boundary between indoor and outdoor living with timber flooring and decking by Forté.

From Boring to Beautiful: Tips for Improving Townhouse Facade Design

This month I look at how we can raise our game when designing townhouse facades + we have a new round of the Medium Quick-Fire Quiz. 

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Make a Unique Design Statement with the ETERPAN Coastal Series

Fibre Cement Solutions' new range offers the same benefits and features of ETERPAN, with the addition of elegantly curved textural designs.

Introducing Rolline and GlasGlide Sliding Frameless Glass Hardware

Juralco has added two brand-new sliding frameless glass hardware systems, Rolline and GlasGlide, to its range of products.

Smart Home System Supports Sustainable Living in the Hawkes Bay

Silverhills by Design Builders uses PDL Wiser to link lights, security, heating and other features.

Woodgrain Coated Aluminium Louvres Keep Maintenance to a Minimum for 10-Home Development

Woodgrain Coated Aluminium Louvres Keep Maintenance to a Minimum for 10-Home Development

The Metwood woodgrain coating was chosen to provide the warmth and texture of natural timber, while minimising the need for ongoing maintenance. 

Bespoke Drainage Solution for a Unique Open-Plan Master Suite

Bespoke Drainage Solution for a Unique Open-Plan Master Suite

With the clients wanting an open-plan bedroom and ensuite design to maximise beachfront views, an innovative solution was required to prevent accidental overflows.

Using Test Results to Select Louvres

Using Test Results to Select Louvres

The old methodology for calculating does not guarantee compliance with H1/AS2.

How Slab Edge Insulation Affects GIB EzyBrace Systems

How Slab Edge Insulation Affects GIB EzyBrace Systems

Due to recent NZBC H1 changes, slab edge insulation is becoming common in order to achieve higher slab floor construction R-values. This can make achieving the required edge distance for bottom plate hold-downs problematic.

Box Fresh, with First Windows and Doors

Box Fresh, with First Windows and Doors

The new joinery floods the room with light, and its high-performance double-glazing alleviates any fears of heat loss through the floor-to-ceiling doors.

Custom Wool Insulation for Optimum Thermal Performance

Custom Wool Insulation for Optimum Thermal Performance

To gain wool insulation’s full potential in thermal envelope design, it is best specified at the early stages of documentation. When you select the right product, size, and fit, you not only maximise thermal ratings but also acoustic dampening.

Bringing Natural Textures to Commercial and Educational Environments with Floc

Bringing Natural Textures to Commercial and Educational Environments with Floc

Made of 100% New Zealand wool, Floc Roll not only provides acoustic control and visual appeal, but also brings a sustainable, biophilic element to commercial design.

APL Offers Klima uPVC Replacement Frames as an Attractive Alternative to Traditional Timber Joinery

APL Offers Klima uPVC Replacement Frames as an Attractive Alternative to Traditional Timber Joinery

Klima insert frames now offer a low-maintenance, high-performance alternative to replace wooden joinery, retaining the charm of an old home with the benefits of new windows.

Adapting to Every Need: The Stratlock Range

Adapting to Every Need: The Stratlock Range

Fastmount’s Stratlock Range stands out as a reliable, robust, and versatile panel mounting system.

A Striking Feature Wall in Black Satin Plywood

A Striking Feature Wall in Black Satin Plywood

A PlyPlay feature wall adds character and robust surfaces for everyday family use.

Strong, Lightweight Solutions for Quieter, More Thermally Comfortable Spaces

Strong, Lightweight Solutions for Quieter, More Thermally Comfortable Spaces

Designed with advanced autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), the Enviro AAC Panel Cladding and Floor Systems bring acoustic performance and thermal comfort to your building projects.

Strong, Durable and Reliable: CoreClad Primed by IBuilt

Strong, Durable and Reliable: CoreClad Primed by IBuilt

Built to withstand the elements and resist wear, CoreClad keeps homes looking beautiful for years to come.

Achieve Greater Energy Efficiency with the Corfu Programmable Wall Mounted Panel Heater

Achieve Greater Energy Efficiency with the Corfu Programmable Wall Mounted Panel Heater

The Corfu Programmable Wall Panel Heater by Vynco combines energy efficiency and modern design — with an eco mode setting that reduces energy output by 50%

Durable Yet Playful Flooring Design for Motat's Te Puawānanga Science and Technology Centre

Durable Yet Playful Flooring Design for Motat's Te Puawānanga Science and Technology Centre

The Jacobsen flooring chosen is durable and safe for young children, providing a soft, slip-resistant surface with colourful, interactive designs.

The Art of Heritage Building Restoration with Porter's Paints

The Art of Heritage Building Restoration with Porter's Paints

Porter's Paints offers diverse products tailored specifically for heritage restoration.

Eurothane PIR Insulation Boards Make Meeting H1 Standards Easy

Eurothane PIR Insulation Boards Make Meeting H1 Standards Easy

The Alternative Energy Company's Eurothane PIR insulation boards are available in a range of thicknesses from 25mm to 150mm to meet project requirements.

The Look and Feel of a New Zealand Grown Timber in a Vinyl Plank

The Look and Feel of a New Zealand Grown Timber in a Vinyl Plank

Bringing New Zealand's natural beauty indoors: Woodland Lifestyle’s Native Vinyl Plank range.

Viking WarmSpan²: Removing Unnecessary Cost from a Warm Roof Assembly

Viking WarmSpan²: Removing Unnecessary Cost from a Warm Roof Assembly

Provide compliant R-values under H1/AS2 for any climate zone, while keeping roof build-up height to a minimum.

Wood Fireplaces: Know your Flue Types

Wood Fireplaces: Know your Flue Types

Understand flues and how Escea's Direct Vent technology provides better overall home performance.

Collaborated Drainage Solutions from Roof to Threshold at Auckland University's Award-Winning B201

Collaborated Drainage Solutions from Roof to Threshold at Auckland University's Award-Winning B201

The design teams from Jasmax and Allproof collaborated on a number of drainage solutions for the building.

Refurbishment of Hōro Kura at New Plymouth Girls' High School  

Refurbishment of Hōro Kura at New Plymouth Girls' High School  

SunX Grey glass provide good light transmission, while resolving long-standing heat gain issues in the school's hall foyer. 

Balancing Vibrancy and Softness with Tretford Carpets

Balancing Vibrancy and Softness with Tretford Carpets

Vibrant, natural tretford carpet from Advance Flooring brings the interior of Anthony Harper's new workplace to life with colour and flair.

High-Performance Intertenancy Solutions for Auckland's VOCO-HIE Hotel

High-Performance Intertenancy Solutions for Auckland's VOCO-HIE Hotel

KOROK's innovative fire and acoustic wall systems played a crucial role in the development of one of New Zealand’s tallest structures.

Reinforcing the Past: HTT4 Tension Ties for Heritage Building Restoration

Reinforcing the Past: HTT4 Tension Ties for Heritage Building Restoration

Simpson Strong-Tie products were selected as part of the seismic strengthening project for Auckland's Mercury Theatre.

Efficiently Navigating Space and Slope at Upper Hutt Retirement Village

Efficiently Navigating Space and Slope at Upper Hutt Retirement Village

The Edgesmith Bifold gate, powered by a robust Roger Presto gate motor, proved its durability with over 120,000 cycles in just 14 months.

Achieve Your Design Vision with Prolam Glulam Visual Beams

Achieve Your Design Vision with Prolam Glulam Visual Beams

A triumph in timber outside and in, the award-winning Mahia Retreat by Hoogerbrug Architects showcases the strength and beauty of Prolam Glulam Visual Beams.

Reducing Construction Waste with 100% Recyclable Mammoth Insulation

Reducing Construction Waste with 100% Recyclable Mammoth Insulation

By making insulation products from a recyclable base material, offcuts from site, or insulation at the end of the building's life can be returned to Mammoth for reintegration into the manufacturing process.

Enhancing Safety and Aesthetics in Education Environments with UNEX

Enhancing Safety and Aesthetics in Education Environments with UNEX

UNEX Systems partners with architects to enhance educational buildings with a range of custom, compliant solutions, including the innovative ScreenPro Heat Pump Cover.

A Smart Lock Designed by Kiwis for Kiwis: Yale Unity Slim Smart Lock

A Smart Lock Designed by Kiwis for Kiwis: Yale Unity Slim Smart Lock

Yale’s innovative Unity Slim Smart Lock addresses modern home security needs while solving design challenges for architects and designers.

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