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New initiative to reduce carbon emissions of buildings
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New initiative to reduce carbon emissions of buildings

A free carbon database will help builders and architects cut the emissions of New Zealand's buildings, which account for up to 20% of the footprint.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards 2018 winners announced
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NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards 2018 winners announced

Judges said timber’s versatility is delivering more sustainable, cost-effective buildings as Auckland honoured the year’s best designs.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018
Innovative housing complex designed for Wellington
Sustainability

Innovative housing complex designed for Wellington

A student team's modular design could help ease Wellington's housing shortage by offering an affordable, multi-generational complex.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018
Prestigious timber design awards finalists revealed
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Prestigious timber design awards finalists revealed

Judges will narrow the field on 7 August, with winners of New Zealand’s only timber design awards to be unveiled at an Auckland gala in September.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Engineers and architects confront their gender problem
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Engineers and architects confront their gender problem

Nearly 40 organisations have backed a push to lift women’s representation in New Zealand engineering and architecture by 20 percent by 2021.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 2018
Finalists announced for Resene NZ Wood Timber Design Awards
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Finalists announced for Resene NZ Wood Timber Design Awards

Judges will decide category and supreme winners next month, after tight competition left several entries out by a single point.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017