Enjoy the fresh taste of clean, filtered water or draw unfiltered water for cooking or cleaning from a single tap.

The Lifemark seal of approval from Lifetime Design is well recognised as the standard for the quality and adaptable design of interior spaces.  However, the manufacturers of Palliside Weatherboards believe a building's exterior should also add to a home's lifetime value.

Modern home designs are increasingly incorporating improved functionality and multiple uses for each room.

The latest Habitat magazine from Resene provides a whole host of fresh ideas and inspiration.

Have you completed a project that displays creative and excellent use of Resene colour?  Then make sure you enter it into the Resene Total Colour Awards 2014.

One space, two purposes and several impressive design features take open plan living to the next level.  

Fire sprinklers save lives by maintaining survivable conditions in a burning house for at least 10 minutes (as per the NZ standard NZS 4517:2010), providing sufficient time for residents to exit the house and reach safety.

A scientific investigation conducted by the University of Auckland has identified the strength of steel under fire conditions.

Kingspan KoolDuct delivers the only lightweight ducting solution that is fully compliant with the NZBC Interior Surface Finish requirements.

Introducing Rephouse Recycled Rubber Flooring, a fully fire-rated solution from Advance Flooring.

Potter Interior Systems can specify and supply a range of fire-rated ceilings and walls tested to be compliant with the New Zealand Fire and Seismic Standards.

Outdure outlines critical information about the installation of decking or tiles on exterior membranes.

Ullrich Aluminium has a new range of Balustrading and Privacy Screen Systems incorporating aluminium framing, with glass or vertical balusters as infill panels.

The Fenta Ceiling Tile has been given the highest mark for safety – code regulation 1-S – by the New Zealand Building Code Fire Safety Standards.

Fire rating is a critical aspect in any commercial building.  Without it, projects are unable to receive the required certification to achieve code of compliance.

Last month, capacity audiences in Auckland and Christchurch for London architect Amanda Levete were treated to a tour of highly sculptural projects in a range of international locations.

Specialty bonding tapes were invented by 3M more than 30 years ago and their high holding power in static and dynamic loads has made 3M VHB bonding tapes a popular choice worldwide in a range of industries including construction, interior fit-out and cladding.  

Marley New Zealand offer an extensive range of Surface Drainage Channel systems providing drainage solutions based around function and aesthetics.

Alsynite has designed two grades of fire retardant translucent roofing: Topglass 50 FR Plus and Topglass 60 FR.