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A new dawn with Clipsal Solis™
Smart Home

A new dawn with Clipsal Solis™

Premium finishes and ultra-thin profiles aim to lift New Zealand homes, as PDL targets high-end residential projects with its new Solis range.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
‘Whānau centre’ project recognised at design awards
Public Sector

‘Whānau centre’ project recognised at design awards

Ngāti Hine Health Trust’s redesigned offices have gained a Bronze Pin and finalist nods after adding 1,000m² of whānau services in Whangārei.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023
Agent lifts lid on luxury property industry
Smart Home

Agent lifts lid on luxury property industry

Offshore demand is fuelling more lavish additions to New Zealand's priciest homes, from gold taps to hidden bars and high-tech wardrobes.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Clifftop build wins Australian Home of the Year
Real estate

Clifftop build wins Australian Home of the Year

Judges hailed the Tasmania-built clifftop home as a once-in-a-lifetime project at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards in Hamilton Island.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2023
Introverts vs extroverts: finding the ideal workspace
Human Capital Management

Introverts vs extroverts: finding the ideal workspace

A tailored layout could boost productivity, as extroverts and introverts need very different levels of noise, space and company.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Oct 2022
Why more homeowners are investing in their biggest asset
Supply Chain

Why more homeowners are investing in their biggest asset

Renovation spending has surged to its highest level since 2019, with New Zealand homeowners budgeting more despite rising material costs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2022
Best Design Awards 2021 – Schneider Electric trifecta
Internet of Things

Best Design Awards 2021 – Schneider Electric trifecta

Consumer demand for stylish smart switches has put three Schneider Electric PDL products among finalists at New Zealand's Best Design Awards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Stunning Queenstown home scores multiple awards
Sustainability

Stunning Queenstown home scores multiple awards

Judges praised the low-energy Jack’s Point build for self-sufficiency and craftsmanship, sending DCD through to November’s national awards.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Six ways hotel design will change in a post-pandemic world
Hybrid & Remote Work

Six ways hotel design will change in a post-pandemic world

Guests will see more touchless entry, easier-to-clean surfaces and flexible layouts as hotels redesign to curb infection risks and crowding.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Buchan Group appoints McEwan and Burgess as Principal
Workplace culture

Buchan Group appoints McEwan and Burgess as Principal

The Christchurch studio’s leadership is set to strengthen its architecture and design offer across New Zealand and overseas after the pair's promotion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2020
Office procedures and design standards set to change
Hybrid & Remote Work

Office procedures and design standards set to change

Companies may rethink desk assignments, cleaning routines and remote working as pandemic-era habits reshape office design and technology.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020
New decade, new office design trends
Sustainability

New decade, new office design trends

Sustainability and wellbeing are reshaping workplaces, with firms adopting greener materials, softer palettes and more homely layouts.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
Benefits of greenwalls at home and in the workplace
Productivity

Benefits of greenwalls at home and in the workplace

They can lift air quality, insulation and wellbeing at home and in offices, while also trimming noise, heat and energy costs.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019

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Adobe enhances Illustrator, Photoshop with AI-driven features
Marketing Technologies

Adobe enhances Illustrator, Photoshop with AI-driven features

Adobe unveils major updates for Illustrator and Photoshop, enhancing productivity and creativity with new AI-powered tools like Generative Shape Fill and Generate Image.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Intel Labs introduces new AI Diffusion Model for 3D
Artificial Intelligence

Intel Labs introduces new AI Diffusion Model for 3D

In collaboration with Blockade Labs, Intel Labs has introduced the Latent Diffusion Model for 3D, a model that uses AI to create realistic 3D visual content.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2023
Xero gives small business updates and reveals new enhancements
Multi-factor authentication

Xero gives small business updates and reveals new enhancements

Xero unveils new updates including small business insights and additions to the app store, as small business sales growth slows in 2022.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
Axis Communications' Melbourne HQ wins interior corporate design award
Marketing Technologies

Axis Communications' Melbourne HQ wins interior corporate design award

The building, located in Melbourne's Central Business District, picked up the Silver Award for interior corporate design, as presented by DRIVENxDesign.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021

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