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Understanding future demand for residential and commercial construction
Issue #9 ⋅ February 2025
Durable and easy to install, the UltraBatten Architectural Batten System is a smart choice for creating stylish interiors.
Sky City’s Horizon Hotel features a revolving doorway entrance with CoralTread entrance matting specified within the circular door frame, extending outside the perimeter of the building, and inside the lobby, maximising the removal of dirt and moisture at the entrance.
Breaking free from traditional bathroom design, this bathroom features sensor lighting that activates upon entry, casting a soft, ambient glow that beautifully accentuates the textured Mario Romano walls.
Ventilated facades and rainscreens have emerged as a smart option for achieving exceptional design, improved energy efficiency, and durable building envelopes. In this article, we will delve into the world of ventilated facades, exploring their features, benefits, and potential applications.
Last year saw the release of new window and door product ranges from APL Window Solutions, compliant with H1 energy efficiency standards.
Developed as part of the trusted Storm cubicle system, this intelligent solution utilises the door lock to control the occupancy indicator, clearly displaying whether a cubicle is vacant or in use.
Dyson Airblade hand dryers were specified in Balle Bros washrooms to decrease paper towel costs and reduce their carbon footprint.
Combining daylighting and ventilation into a single fixture reduces ceiling clutter, while ensuring ventilation and an abundance of natural light even in challenging windowless bathrooms.
Looking for insulation for retrofit into cavities with direct fix cladding?
For situations when only a structural adequacy rating is required, GIB has added a more equitable solution on page 12 of their latest literature ‘GIB Fire Rated Systems, 2024’, which is supported by BRANZ Appraisal No.289[2024].
Returning unused wool insulation to the production line is a commitment Terra Lana shares with installers Absolute Energy and carriers RMT Logistics, whose passion and drive have helped create a truly circular manufacturing system.
Timber engineering calculations are made simpler with the new complimentary Hyne Design software. Now online, and anywhere you are, it is even easier to design floor joists through to the entire frame and specify the right products for each application.
Dekton was chosen because it’s beautiful as well as practical — an ideal choice for the busy family bathroom where the clients wanted durability, low maintenance and a sophisticated finish.
Enjoy greater design freedom with new shower hardware colour options such as Brushed Nickel, Brass, Gold, and Rose Gold Copper, plus bold, darker choices that include Brushed Gun Metal, Matte Black, and the latest offering — Black Chrome.
Where there's a possibility of smoke, there should be smoke louvres — such as this new 4000m² warehouse in Auckland where the owners needed natural ventilation and the creation of an escape path for should the worst happen.
Vynco's Through-Wall Fan is a smart solution for ventilating bathrooms where there is no ceiling cavity or soffit access.
A Mediterranean-inspired new build has received the perfect finishing touch from the new Clipsal Solis Collection, brought to the New Zealand market by PDL.
As we build more energy efficient and airtight homes, we solve old problems and create new ones. Continuous ventilation can help deal with some of these new problems like overheating, mould, and sick building syndrome.
Bathrooms should feel like a sanctuary, offering energy in the morning and relaxation in the evening. Since it’s the first and last space we use each day, the bathroom deserves just as much attention to style and personality as any other room in residential homes and public spaces.
The newly designed website is a one-stop hub for architects, designers, builders, specifiers and clients to explore Pacific Doors' extensive product range.
Five key points to consider when designing a tiled shower to ensure usability, aesthetics, features and watertightness.
The Espan 340 profile is now part of a built-up warm roofing system, featuring PIR insulation that meets the latest H1 Energy Efficiency standards.
Abodo’s Vulcan Cladding - Standard Series has been developed to make Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified New Zealand timber cladding accessible for budget focused clients. It is CodeMark certified for horizontal and vertical cladding, with a different grade of timber than the Architectural Series, offering a more affordable option.
Climateline and Ecotile plasterboard linings now feature the BioCote antimicrobial additives in the powder coated surface with the possibility to increase the level of protection for your projects that need even further resistance to mould and fungi.
When existing gravity drainage didn’t suffice, the Sanifos 1300 lifting station provided a smart solution for connecting the new bathrooms to the nearest drain connection.