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News and updates on New Zealand architectural products.

May 2013

Lights, Camera, Action – with the Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival

The Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival, in conjunction with Rialto Cinemas, is running again in May and June 2013, with a smorgasbord of design movies for you to enjoy.

New Fire Ratings for Resene Paint Systems

New Fire Ratings for Resene Paint Systems

Resene has tested a range of popular Resene paints and finishes using the new test methods.

Digital Revolution Comes to Locks

Digital Revolution Comes to Locks

The digital revolution is happening all around us; phones, computers and TVs have all gone digital.The security industry is no exception, with Digital Door Lock (DDL) solutions soon to be the norm for residential and commercial doors.

Powdercoating a Sustainable Option for Non-metals

Powdercoating a Sustainable Option for Non-metals

Powdercoating provides a sustainable option for those who need a durable finish to their interiors – and it’s no longer limited to metal surfaces. These days it can also be applied to non-metal surfaces such as plywood, MDF and plasterboard.

Dulux Colour Forecast 2013: Blur Palette

Dulux Colour Forecast 2013: Blur Palette

Inspired by today’s ‘now, now, now’ culture, the Dulux Blur palette reflects the frantic, fast-paced motion of our technology-driven world - a world where brands battle for attention, where experiences are instant, senses are engaged and colour is used to excite and enthrall.

Cavity Sliders Create Space in Apartments

Cavity Sliders Create Space in Apartments

With the expected increase in construction of high-density living spaces and apartment dwellings, the focus for design is going to be on smaller, more functional living spaces. These types of living spaces typically require clever layout to appear more spacious than they really are, leaving no room for clumsy designs or space-hungry product.

Double Up: The Double Headed Slide Shower

Double Up: The Double Headed Slide Shower

Luxury and utility are all rolled into one sleek slide shower: the double-headed slide shower(C3-2)  from Foreno.

Metallic Carpet Tiles Give Shimmer to Floors

Metallic Carpet Tiles Give Shimmer to Floors

Heritage Carpets is once again proud to showcase an original and classy carpet tile, showing off the thoughtfulness of the designers at Modulyss.

Cable Pit and Surface Ducting Systems for All Applications

Cable Pit and Surface Ducting Systems for All Applications

The excellent insulation properties, high mechanical strengths, chemical resistance and zero water absorption of ACO's polycrete pits makes them ideal as electrical and communications enclosures.

Plumbing and Water Solutions for Every Home

Plumbing and Water Solutions for Every Home

Along with a qualified team who can design you an efficient and smart water system, Leap supplies a range of plumbing solutions for New Zealand homes.

No Limits with Laminam

No Limits with Laminam

The Laminex Group showcases five new Laminam projects from around New Zealand.

Construction Solutions for High-Density Urban Design

Construction Solutions for High-Density Urban Design

With a definite shift in the current New Zealand building market, there is a real need for more apartments, mixed housing and high-rise buildings over the coming years.

Steel Framing for High-Density Urban Design

Steel Framing for High-Density Urban Design

Light weight with a high strength-to-weight ratio, Axxis steel for framing is an outstanding option for high-density urban design.

Floor Panel Solution for High-Density Developments

Floor Panel Solution for High-Density Developments

Masons Plastabrick's Enviro AAC is a lightweight aerated 75 mm thick concrete panel suitable for second- and or third-level flooring. 

PVC Goes Green

PVC Goes Green

The NZ Green Building Council now awards credits for the use of Best Practice PVC in Green Star-rated commercial buildings. Marley is one of only manufacturers in New Zealand to gain independent certification that its range of PVC products meets these Best Practice guidelines.

NZBC 'Protection from Fire' Clause-C Changes

NZBC 'Protection from Fire' Clause-C Changes

Recent changes have been made to the ‘Protection from Fire’ clause-C of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC). The new clause is applicable from 10th of April 2013 and must be referred to for any fire design issues.

Smart Fire-Rated Cladding Option

Smart Fire-Rated Cladding Option

Alpolic ACM is an ideal choice as a cladding material due to its longevity, fire rating and impact-resistance qualities.

Fire and Acoustic Systems for High Density Design

Fire and Acoustic Systems for High Density Design

James Hardie has a range of external cladding products which are suitable for use where non-combustible cladding materials are required as per section 5.8.1 of Acceptable Solutions of ‘Protection from Fire’ Clause-C of NZBC in high density design.

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