Design stories
Auckland’s waterfront mega-project clinched the top prize after beating 108 rivals, with judges praising its economic and social benefits.
Judges praised the low-energy Jack’s Point build for self-sufficiency and craftsmanship, sending DCD through to November’s national awards.
Minimum accessibility standards could make new homes easier to use for ageing Australians, while adding little cost to builders.
Guests will see more touchless entry, easier-to-clean surfaces and flexible layouts as hotels redesign to curb infection risks and crowding.
Companies may rethink desk assignments, cleaning routines and remote working as pandemic-era habits reshape office design and technology.
Sustainability and wellbeing are reshaping workplaces, with firms adopting greener materials, softer palettes and more homely layouts.
They can lift air quality, insulation and wellbeing at home and in offices, while also trimming noise, heat and energy costs.
Early input from facilities managers could cut costs and improve new buildings' long-term quality, according to a BRANZ report.
Tighter sustainability rules are forcing developers to rethink procurement, as squeezed design budgets are eroding building quality and long-term value.
Larger office buildings could cut heating and cooling costs as revolving doors curb air loss and drafty chimney effects, experts say.
Builders can win buyers by balancing style, function and efficiency in kitchens, as appliance choices help projects stand out in a tight market.
From dog runs to mezzanine pods, these ten workplaces show how design can boost comfort, privacy and productivity for employees.
Wrongly chosen greenwalls can add maintenance costs or even fire risk, with some popular options offering none of the living-plant benefits.
Evidence from a New Zealand office trial could help landlords justify spending on healthier workspaces, with plants only part of the picture.
Its 90th House of the Year award puts the family-owned builder ahead of any rival in Auckland, with a national final still to come.
Christchurch’s regeneration was underscored as Tūranga won the Supreme Award, while 10 other projects were named category winners.
Workers increasingly want offices with nature, flexibility and better amenities, forcing developers to move beyond rigid, process-driven design.
Designers can now visualise secure entrances in their own projects as HTS launches a product realisation service across New Zealand.
Melbourne office tenants could soon get the city’s first premium timber tower, with GPT aiming to complete the Frame project in late 2021.
Buyers in boutique apartment projects are driving demand for custom layouts, hotel-style foyers and wellness spaces as competition intensifies.
