Tag: Engineering | Architecture Now

Seismic shifts: 10 years of learning

Practice | The University of Auckland’s Dr Charles Clifton explores what 10 years of engineering research after the Christchurch earthquakes has taught us about building resilient structures.

Kiwi ingenuity on show at Structural Awards 2018

Kiwi ingenuity at Structural Awards 2018

News | Several New Zealand projects and firms represent the nation’s innovation on the 2018 Structural Awards shortlist.

Great Dane: Ove Arup

Review | The design philosophy and achievements of the Danish engineer Ove Nyquist Arup are being celebrated in a London exhibition.

Bridging the gap

Review | A merging of innovative architecture and modern engineering means that contemporary bridges are no longer purely utilitarian.

New Zealand Institute of Building Awards for Excellence in the Building Professions

2012 NZIOB Awards

Awards | The programme rewards excellence in the New Zealand building profession and recognises individual performance.

World Conference on Timber Engineering

Calendar | Conference, Auckland, 15 Jul 2012 to 19 Jul 2012
A first for New Zealand, this conference will discuss the developments of timber structures and joint timber research in New Zealand as well as the best internationally.

Engineering wood

Review | Seismic design: post-tensioned timber-framed buildings – a Kiwi innovation from the University of Canterbury.

Sealing the world’s longest tunnel

News | The impressive Hong-Kong-Zhuhai-Macau fixed-link project includes an immersed tunnel of almost seven kilometres.

A first for engineering

News | VUW Solar Decathlon team takes first prize in engineering at Washington DC event.

Winning With Wood

Calendar | Festival 2 Sep 2011 to 22 Oct 2011
Winning With Wood is a seven week festival of forest and wood-related activities around New Zealand. The festival showcases innovation in all aspects of the forestry and wood products sector.

Fixing the notorious Muldoon Corner

Review | NZTA has been trying to make the road over Rimutaka Hill, with notorious Muldoon’s Corner, safer.

Green City Dialogues

Calendar | Conference, Christchurch, 25 Aug 2011 to 18 Oct 2011
This conference series aims to facilitate discussions around the key issues of rebuilding Christchurch.