Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Fri, 27/02/2015 - 12:00am
The judging panel for the 2014 ADNZ | Resene Architectural Design Awards included Dr Andrew Barrie, professor of design at the University of Auckland’s School of Architecture and Planning, Dr Duncan Joiner, chief architect at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Graham Sawall...
Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Thu, 26/02/2015 - 12:00am
As part of a $130 million upgrade, Ohakea air base has a new Air Movements Terminal
that will allow the New Zealand Defence force to deploy personnel more efficiently
and respond more rapidly to emergencies.
As part of Project Takitini to modernise Base Ohakea, $12.6 million...
Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Thu, 18/12/2014 - 12:00am
The New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers (NZMRM) is an incorporated body representing the majority of metal roofing manufacturers in New Zealand. Metal roofs constitute over 95% of all Commercial roofs and around 75% of all Residential roofs in New Zealand. The NZMRM is a voluntary...
Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Thu, 18/12/2014 - 12:00am
NZMRM has been involved in discussions about solar water heating panels before and has contributed to the MBIE G12/AS2 and “Solar Water Heaters - Guidance for suppliers, installers and building consent authorities – December 2009”. We have commented on the issues with these in at least one Scope...
Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Thu, 18/12/2014 - 12:00am
When Alison and Alan bought their 1ha Glenbrook property, they envisaged building a home in sympathy with the area’s rural character.
“We didn’t want a starkly modern house because it just wouldn’t fit in,” says Alison.
“Some of the neighbouring properties are made of corrugate or...
Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Thu, 18/12/2014 - 12:00am
When the owners of a classic Herne Bay villa needed it re-roofed, they wanted a material in keeping with the historic nature of their home.
Corrugated iron was the logical, cost-effective choice that would complement the two-storey weatherboard home’s other period features such as ornate...
Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Tue, 16/12/2014 - 12:00am
It’s less than a year since Mainstream added 3 Kiwi Street in Otahuhu to its national network. It was an advance in environmentally sustainable transportation infra-structure, a hub that integrates road and rail freight and provides an interchange between the two, as well as long-term on site...
Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Tue, 16/12/2014 - 12:00am
By Graham Hepburn
As Noel, of Noel Strez Architects, says, “To the forefront of our clients’ brief on this stunning site was the ability for ease of access around and within the house. With a history of mobility issues primarily as a result of sporting injuries and subsequent...
Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Tue, 16/12/2014 - 12:00am
Ten years ago white roofs were hailed as the built environment’s simple answer to global warming. White bounces a large percentage of the sun’s rays away from the roofs of houses and commercial buildings, keeping them cooler in summer and therefore using less energy to maintain a comfortable...
Submitted by NZMRM Editors on Thu, 26/06/2014 - 12:00am
It is said that money makes the world go around, but actually fashion is the driver, not only when talking women’s apparel but talking the building industry as well. A lot of house renovations are started just because it is ‘out of date’ or ’past its use by date’ or simply because it is ‘old-...
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