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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.

ASSA ABLOY

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.

Fibre Cement Solutions

Outright Continuous Insulation

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.

RoofLogic

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.

DriSpace

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

2024
ARCHITECT & DESIGNER
SENTIMENT REPORT

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.

Allied Concrete

Funded by the BRANZ Building Research Levy, this report compiles significant data from a survey of over 840 New Zealand architect and design professionals.

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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.

Bremworth

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.

Dyson

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.

Bromic Heating

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.

COLORSTEEL

2024
BUILDER
SENTIMENT REPORT

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.

Viewtec

Funded by the BRANZ Building Research Levy, this report compiles significant data from a survey of over 650 New Zealand builders.

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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.

KOROK

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.

Schneider Electric

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.

JESANI

Using Test Results to Select Louvres

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

Ventüer

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.

GIB

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.

T&R Interior Systems

Adapting to Every Need: The Stratlock Range

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

Fastmount

A Striking Feature Wall in Black Satin Plywood

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

Bates Surfaces

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.

Masons

New Zealand Wood Products Ltd

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

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%

Vynco

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.

Jacobsen

The Art of Heritage Building Restoration with Porter's Paints

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

Porters Paints

Eurothane PIR Insulation Boards Make Meeting H1 Standards Easy

The Alternative Energy Company

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

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

Woodland Lifestyle

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.

Viking Roofspec

Wood Fireplaces: Know your Flue Types

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

Escea Fireplace Company

Refurbishment of Hōro Kura at New Plymouth Girls' High School

Metro Performance Glass

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.

Advance Flooring Systems

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.

Simpson Strong-Tie

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.

Edgesmith

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.

Mammoth Insulation