Feature Briefs

Scroll down to find the briefs for our upcoming featured issues of EBOSSNOW:

September Feature: Wet Area Waterproofing & Ventilation Design

This month we want to hear about products and systems designed to protect wet areas and manage internal moisture in bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.

Your article could focus on:

• A recent project that demonstrate how your system has ensured a reliable wet area design
• How your product contributes to providing effective waterproofing or moisture control
• Design guidance on how to ensure a waterproof result or manage internal moisture
• Any unique benefits your products offer to designers or installers (eg. a system approach, design service, ease of installation, balance of aesthetics and performance)

Key products that are suitable for this feature include: Internal waterproofing systems, wet area wall linings, shower systems, ventilation systems, drainage solutions, wet area flooring. (Note: as this feature is performance focused, we won't be including articles on items such as tapware or other unrelated bathroom/kitchen/laundry products).

This feature an opportunity to show architects how your products can exceed NZBC E3 requirements for wet areas and effectively manage moisture, while still providing an attractive finish.

Article submission deadline: Thursday 13 August

Note: This feature is limited to 20 articles. We will prioritise articles that best fit this brief. If we exceed this limit, we may shift some articles to our popular Interiors newsletter.

October Feature: Low Carbon Design

MBIE's Emissions Reduction Plan sets out 5 key focus areas for building and construction:

• Reducing the whole of life embodied carbon of buildings (See MBIE's methodology for whole-of-life embodied carbon assessment) 
• Accelerating the shift to low carbon buildings
• Improving the energy efficiency of buildings
• Shifting energy use away from fossil fuels
• Establishing the foundations for further emissions reduction in the future

This month, we want to hear from suppliers who can help architects meet these design goals. 

Your article could focus on:

• A recent project that illustrates how your products contribute to low carbon designs by reducing waste, recycling of offcuts or creating a circular economy
• How your products minimise greenhouse emissions throughout their lifecycle and offer low embodied carbon and minimal waste at end of life
• How our products minimise reliance on the electrical grid. Comment on your decarbonised manufacturing process.
• The data and carbon footprint information available to support the use of your products in low emission design? (LCA across modules A-D)

This feature is an opportunity to show architects just how your products meet low carbon requirements. Be specific, use examples and demonstrate how they can design with your low carbon solutions. Show them the waste prevention and recycling opportunities your product can provide — all aspects which show your product to be a better carbon solution for the lifecycle of the building.

Article submission deadline: Thursday 10 September

Note: This feature is limited to 20 articles. We will prioritise articles that best fit this brief. If we exceed this limit, we may shift some articles to our popular Exteriors newsletter.

November Feature: Apartments & High Density

This month we want to hear about products that enhance the construction, comfort and liveability of apartments. 

Your article could focus on:

• A recent project that demonstrates how your products contribute to clever apartment design
• An inventive new products that can help designers enhance the comfort and liveability of apartments
• Educating architects on how your products contribute to some of these key aspects of high density design: 
  
  • Inter-tenancy walls and floors (acoustics & fire)
  • Maximising floor area and layout
  • Improved comfort (natural lighting, internal air quality and ventilation)
  • Ensuring outdoor space and privacy
  • Storage and utility for small spaces

Key products that are suitable for this feature include: Intertenancy wall and floor systems, storage systems, daylighting systems, louvres and screens, balustrading, modular shower or bathroom systems.

With higher density living increasing in New Zealand, this is an opportunity to show specifiers how your products can help them design comfortable, practical and stylish apartments that Kiwis will want to live in. 

Article submission deadline: Thursday 8 October

Note: This feature is limited to 20 articles. We will select the articles that best fit this brief. If we receive more than 20 articles for this feature, we may need to shift some articles to our popular Interiors or Exteriors newsletters instead. 

December 2026 Feature: Timber Innovations

This month we want to hear about innovative timber products and systems designed to enhance buildings structurally and visually.

Your article could focus on:

• A new innovative product, such as: 
  
  • Structure or facade products that reduce construction times and costs or simplifies design and installation or;
  • Interesting decorative timber linings or products that help designers achieve the look and texture of natural timber indoors
• A recent project that show how your products have helped designers achieve a novel design solution
• A current product, highlighting key installation and performance benefits
• How your product contributes towards zero carbon or low carbon designs — and what environmental credentials back up this claim

Key products that are suitable for this feature include: Interior and exterior timber products are applicable, including those made of ply, MDF and wood composite. We will not include timber-look products not comprised of any timber (eg. timber-look aluminium). 

With the continuing popularity of timber, this feature is an opportunity to highlight new, innovative products and case studies that demonstrate how timber can be used in innovative ways.

Article submission deadline: Thursday 5 November

Note: This feature is limited to 20 articles. We will select the articles that best fit this brief. If we receive more than 20 articles for this feature, we may need to shift some articles to our popular Interiors or Exteriors newsletters instead.