Gathered from emerging trends from around the world, the Dulux 2014 Colour Forecast, entitled Future Tribes, draws together unexpected colour combinations, curated into four distinct palettes.

Casali Dermabit Extra is a smooth, flexible and durable torch-on roofing and deck membrane, designed to shed water at a minimal approved 1:40 surface fall.

Viking Roofspec's Buzon screwjack pedestals create a seamless indoor/outdoor flow for a home or commercial building, while still meeting the NZ Building code requirements.

Create a luxurious oasis in your shower with the Rain Head Shower range from Foreno.

Controlling noise in the workplace or at home is a common acoustic issue.  Installing a quality acoustic insulation product between walls reduces the transfer of sound, which increases the level of comfort at home and productivity at work.

Protect concrete benchtops or floors with Resene Concrete Wax, a tough waterborne satin glaze that is quick and easy to apply.

A new exhibition at the Auckland Art Gallery, Modern Paints Aotearoa, examines the relationship between artistic innovation and painting materials during a lively period in New Zealand art history.

With the beauty and simplicity of natural stone and metal, the Zen basin by Bagnode Design is a stunning focal point in any bathroom. 

Isolating yourself from noisy neighbours in multi-unit residential apartments is possible by using the DONN ScrewFix system in conjunction with ST-001 Sound Isolation Clips.

Investing in the capital cost of equipment that harnesses solar energy means you never have to worry about your energy source running out.

Green roofs are increasing in popularity as urban spaces incorporate green space to improve the living and working environment. 

Asona delivers innovative acoustic solutions to complex interior spaces, including the most complex of all – sound and recording studios.

Pyrotek Noise Control’s high performance, flexible mass-loaded vinyl noise barrier Wavebar reduces inter-room noise transmission providing comfort, privacy and confidentiality.

When it comes to apartment design, rooms can end up small and cramped if layout is not properly considered.  Cavity sliders are an obvious choice for small dwellings, eliminating the area of unusable floor and wall space that a hinged door requires. 

Laminex New Zealand is the first company in Australasia to have a “Red List Free” product in the Declare database.

Absorbing up to 8 litres per square metre, the WaterHog Classic Tile is a proven entrance solution for busy environments.

Forman Building Systems offers a range of solutions to deliver high performance thermal and acoustic envelopes for multi-unit developments while also minimising the compromise on internal space.

Even design classics need innovating from time to time, and now, Seiger Design has redefined the classic Happy D bathware range for Duravit.

At recently refurbished Pukekohe North School, Project Manager Consultus required a ceiling solution for the school hall that provided a high level of acoustic performance and resistance to ball impact. 

GIB Quietline and GIB‑Tone Quiet ceiling tiles come together in GIB's Acoustic Systems to provide an innovative, efficient and good-looking solution for improving the quality of sound within a space.

The introduction of the Auckland unitary plan – which reduces section sizes and favours a residential urban approach of going ‘up’ rather than ‘out’ – can have a major impact on roof truss design, as building height to boundary is affected. 

Available as sliding, bi-folding or hinged, the Coastal Series of shutters from Louvretec provides privacy control, shelter, wind and sun protection – an ideal solution for high density living.