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News and updates on New Zealand architectural products.

May 2020

Speedfloor Offers Smart Level Entry Solutions

Speedfloor's prefabricated lightweight steel joist flooring can be supplied in different configurations to meet level entry requirements. 

Creating an Alternative to Level Entry Strip Drains

Creating an Alternative to Level Entry Strip Drains

Nurajacks help create a safe, seamless entry into homes and commercial buildings.

Trespa Meteon Releases New Design Options for the Focus Collection

Trespa Meteon Releases New Design Options for the Focus Collection

Healthy living starts from the outside. Due its closed pore surface, Trespa Meteon does not support bacterial growth and is easy to clean and maintain.

Making Aged Care Safety a Priority

Making Aged Care Safety a Priority

Polysafe Verona is one of 10 ranges in Polyflor's safety vinyl and was developed to meet the requirements of those living with dementia.

Improve Accessibility with LRV, Resene Colour and Texture

Improve Accessibility with LRV, Resene Colour and Texture

Use of contrasting colours can help people use and navigate a space.

Roofing Industries Technical Design Service

Roofing Industries Technical Design Service

Roofing Industries' Technical/Architectural Advisor, David Eccles Hall, works with NZ architects to not only ensure drawings and specs meet NZBC requirements, but also to assist with new innovative approaches to design. 

Design for Accessibility with Cavity Sliders

Design for Accessibility with Cavity Sliders

A useable home needs to be designed to meet the changing needs of people of different ages and abilities.

Increased Natural Daylight Ensures Safer Aged Care Environments

Increased Natural Daylight Ensures Safer Aged Care Environments

Reduce eye fatigue and falls by providing natural daylight with Solatube tubular skylights.

How to Design E2 Compliant Level Access Building Entrances

How to Design E2 Compliant Level Access Building Entrances

Level threshold access to buildings is essential for disabled and elderly occupants. Allproof have multiple systems that address the key features set out in E2/AS1 7.3.2 and Figure 17B, providing fully compliant solutions.

The Importance of Incorporating Universal Design

The Importance of Incorporating Universal Design

Blum asks Lifemark some essential questions on Universal Design for accessibility.

Macdonald Industries Specialise in Accessible Commercial Bathroom Design

Macdonald Industries Specialise in Accessible Commercial Bathroom Design

Specifying the right products for accessible bathrooms is an important decision. MacDonald Industries' product range covers every requirement and will help ensure bathroom projects are safe, functional and meet NZS4121 standards.

Design More Accessible Spaces with PDL by Schneider Electric

Design More Accessible Spaces with PDL by Schneider Electric

Find out how PDL by Schneider Electric solutions can help increase accessibility in building and renovation projects.

Designing Floors with Heritage Carpets

Designing Floors with Heritage Carpets

Heritage Carpets brings a variety of online and digital design tools — available at architects' fingertips or an easy phone call away.

Specifying Hardware on Accessible Bathroom Doors

Specifying Hardware on Accessible Bathroom Doors

Considerations for specifying door hardware on accessible bathroom and shower doors to ensure compliance with the NZ standards and the NZBC.

KerMac Accessible Toilet Cubicles

KerMac Accessible Toilet Cubicles

Most public and commercial bathrooms require an accessible toilet to be included in the layout. KerMac Industries provides accessible cubicles in all KerMac designs.

Accessible Waste Management Systems

Accessible Waste Management Systems

Hideaway Bins have two core product features that enable their waste bin systems to be positioned in the optimum place for accessibility.

Hygienic, Non-Porous Material from Corian Solid Surface

Hygienic, Non-Porous Material from Corian Solid Surface

Non-porous Corian Solid Surface is easy to clean, maximising the effectiveness of disinfectant — making it an incredibly hygienic surface for use in commercial and residential applications.

Sizing Entryways for Everyone

Sizing Entryways for Everyone

Making entranceways deeper ensures easier adjustment to changes in ambient light, and, in the case of wind lobbies, enough space for wheelchairs to navigate two sets of doors.

The Secret to an Accessible Living Space is in Joinery and Fittings

The Secret to an Accessible Living Space is in Joinery and Fittings

Creating an up-to-spec, accessible living space is as simple as paying attention to new product innovation in the joinery industry. 

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