Principal of Young + Richards Ltd and judge of the NZ Wood Timber Design Awards for the last two years, Harriet Compton Richards is passionately committed to innovative design and construction with timber, a material she believes New Zealand has the capacity to lead in contemporary construction methods. I spoke to her about the Awards, and working with wood in New Zealand.
10 Dec, 2009
By Byron
Tags: design, green, industry
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Incoming President for the Student Architecture Network of New Zealand, debonair Nick Leckie shared some insight into the hard-working, hard-playing network for all students of architecture in NZ.
17 Dec, 2009
By Byron
Tags: industry, SANNZ, student
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Newly elected el Presidente of the NZIA gets some personification going at the NZIA Awards do.
8 Jun, 2010
By Byron
Tags: architecture, ideas, industry
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Steel-framed homes built in some parts of New Zealand may not meet the Building Code requirements for thermal performance, according to new research.
13 Sep, 2010
By este
Tags: construction, industry
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Claims in promotional literature implying that galvanised steel framing is free of chemicals, have been questioned by some in the timber industry. The message appears to be that thin gauge steel products are durable without the need for protective coatings or additional preservatives.
7 Nov, 2010
By este
Tags: industry
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Opened in February 2010 Clearview Primary School is unique in New Zealand, being the first light steel framed structure and the fastest design/build school construction that has taken place. It was twelve months from the date Mainzeal were engaged to handover on time and within budget.
11 Nov, 2010
By este
Tags: industry
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Join us for the industry launch of Smartspec and WIN tickets to 'Colorsteel Presents an Evening with Kevin McCloud'.
21 Sep, 2011
By jon
Tags: industry, productspec, technology
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