Urban intensification is certainly part of New Zealand’s future. While this goes against the grain for your stereotypical Kiwi, for whom the quarter-acre section and private backyard are king, we are already starting to see a change in mentality around city living. With more and more people flooding into New Zealand’s urban hubs, high-density urban design is sure to be big business going forward.

One product that is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the trend towards high-density urban design is Axxis steel for framing.

Due to the light weight of steel framing it is the ideal product for use in less accessible sites, often the case in urban areas where any space is at a premium. Whether it is around delivery of the product or installation of the framing itself, the light weight of Axxis steel lends itself to building projects in high-density urban areas.

Steel’s high strength-to-weight ratio gives it excellent spanning capability, providing more design freedom to cost-effectively create wide, open spaces. The technology behind steel framing also ensures a high degree of dimensional accuracy, so straight walls and square corners are consistently achieved with this modern building product.

For high-density urban design projects, Axxis steel for framing really is a better way to build.

Fore more information please visit the Axxis steel website, or the National Association of Steel-framed Housing.