Thomas Denhardt

Thomas Denhardt is a NZIA architectural graduate currently practicing commercial and industrial architecture in Auckland city. He helped design and document an alternative eco-build called Earthship Te Timatanga which was showcased on Grand Designs NZ. Graduating with MArch (Prof.) hons in 2013, Thomas concluded his final year thesis fixed upon responsive design, writing an article in an earlier issue titled: ‘In Search of Bushfire Architecture’.

Occupation: NZIA Architectural Graduate

Location: Auckland

Autism-aware design

Practice | Thomas Denhardt investigates how architects can improve the lives of those who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Architects amidst conflict

Practice | Thomas Denhardt examines Lebanon’s conflict-filled history and asks, “What is the architect’s role during war and conflict?”

Not just a high-wire act

Practice | A look at recent changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act, and how architects can avoid running into problems.

Limiting disputation

Practice | Architects increasingly need to be more savvy when it comes to preventing and resolving disagreements.

CNC – the new approach to building

Practice | Thomas Denhardt speaks with some pioneers of ‘PC-guided production’, which is changing construction in New Zealand.

Unprepared for practice?

Practice | Architectural graduate Thomas Denhardt asks whether architecture schools are failing to prepare students for the profession.

In search of bushfire architecture

Review | Thomas Denhardt investigates the effect of Australia’s ‘Black Saturday’ bushfires and how the architectural community can respond effectively.