Repository of Light
A glimpse into how light interacts with space and how a little extra thought can transform the way you experience it…
Insulation, Overheating & Designing Better
With the building code now requiring more insulation in New Zealand, thoughtful design is even more critical…
Your Guide to Wall Cladding Choices & Costs in New Zealand 2025
A brief guide to exterior materials and pricing in New Zealand
Why This Curved Wall Costs Less Than A Straight One
You’d think a straight wall would be cheaper, but history suggests otherwise.
Design For A Changing World
How to design a building that works today and into the future…
Renovating Your Home and Adding Lasting Value
How to get the most out of your existing home
For Over 700 years; Japanese Mastery in Growing Timber
The Japanese, for centuries, have been developing a unique and sustainable forestry technique known as Daisugi….
The Origins Of The Wooden Villa
The wooden villa emerged in the Victorian era as an elegant yet practical home, made widely accessible through mail-order catalogues that delivered pre-cut materials and plans directly to aspiring homeowners.