A 252m2 home assembled in the Auckland suburb of Paremoremo using 3D-printed panels prefabricated in Hamilton is the first of its kind in New Zealand The largest fully 3D printed building in the Southern Hemisphere marks another groundbreaking achievement for Waikato-based QOROX, the company responsible for the construction technology. Continue →

The next version of Green Star Buildings for New Zealand is open for consultation, introducing 16 minimum expectations set to be introduced by mid-2024 The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) is developing the next version of Green Star – Green Star Buildings. Continue →

With New Zealand cities about to enter a period of rapid housing intensification, an international architect and urban planning specialist is calling for the reinstatement of a century-old government agency The position of Government Architect, which headed the Ministry of Works and Development’s architectural division, was first created in 1909 before being disestablished 20 years ago when the ministry was closed. Continue →

To improve quality and sustainability, the industry now has no choice but to overhaul its design and procurement strategies, says Sven Ollmann from Warren and Mahoney Architects The Urban Developer As an architect working on large-scale projects internationally, I’ve seen a number of adverse practices introduced over the past decades. Continue →

Family-owned building company Jalcon Homes were once again named Auckland’s Most Awarded Builder at the 2019 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Auckland regional awards The Auckland-based company went home with 9 awards including winning the Multi-Unit category, the first time Jalcon Homes have won the category. Continue →

Christchurch’s new Central City Library, Tūranga, was one of the 11 best in category winners at Property Council New Zealand’s Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards where it claimed the coveted Supreme Award Tūranga is one of nine anchor projects that support the regeneration of Canterbury following the earthquakes. Continue →

The Australian Institute of Architects has revealed the 70 projects shortlisted for the 2018 National Architecture Awards. Continue →