Tag: Building products | Architecture Now

Dispelling modular myths & misconceptions

Products | Modular barrier systems offer code compliance, easy installation, and flexible design and aesthetic options. Our friends at Moddex address the sceptics in their new guide.

Equinox Auckland 2018

Calendar | Public Event, Auckland, 12 Apr 2018
Equinox is a boutique event that connects architects and design specifiers with product suppliers. 12 April, Auckland.

Toxic declaration

Practice | Labelling tools are now helping architects choose material products to help sustain the health of a building’s occupants.

Could sweating walls replace air con?

Practice | A Spanish research prototype based on sweating human skin could reduce internal temperatures by five degrees Celcius.

Kiwi-made invention measures up

Review | Michael Jones, a young Auckland builder, had a bright idea – then saw it through from concept to market.

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.

World’s tallest CLT building

News | The world’s tallest cross laminated timber (CLT) building is being built in Melbourne.

MEED Stadium Build Middle East

Calendar | Conference, Doha, 16 Apr 2012 to 18 Apr 2012
This conference looks at the growing business sector that surrounds stadium construction and how it effects contractors, consultants, architects, engineers and technology providers.

NZGBC’s The Green Room in Wellington

Calendar | Conference, Wellington, 15 Feb 2012
The Green Room series is back and is all about fresh thinking and peer-to-peer inspiration.

NZGBC’s The Green Room in Auckland

Calendar | Conference, Auckland, 7 Feb 2012
The Green Room series is back and is all about fresh thinking and peer-to-peer inspiration.

ForestWood 2012

Calendar | Conference, Wellington, 21 Mar 2012
ForestWood 2012 is a pan-industry conference attracting world class speakers and presenters.

Steel: the proven performer for a new Christchurch

Calendar | Conference, Christchurch, 29 Feb 2012
The rebuilding of Christchurch brings a unique opportunity to create a desireable and future-proofed CBD.

Whangarei Presents Dusty Gedge - A Presentation and Workshop on Living Roofs

Calendar | Conference, Whangarei, 21 Nov 2011
Dusty Gedge is a wildlife consultant, specialising in green roofs and will present four conferences across the country.

Auckland Presents Dusty Gedge - A Presentation and Workshop on Living Roofs

Calendar | Conference, Auckland, 22 Nov 2011
Dusty Gedge is a wildlife consultant, specialising in green roofs and will present four conferences across the country.

Earth, Straw and More in the 21st Century

Calendar | Conference, Auckland, 27 Sep 2011
A conference hosted by Min Hall, as part of Future Proof 2011, about the performance and potential for natural and alternative building materials.

Clean Energy Expo

Calendar | Exhibition, Taupo, 13 Oct 2011 to 16 Oct 2011
A showcase of New Zealand’s clean energy technologies will be open to the public.

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.

MakMax wins ACASPA 2011 Awards

Products | The Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association honoured fabric company MakMax Australia in its 2011 awards.

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.

Building Tonga’s Western fale

Review | The Tongan diaspora around the Pacific Rim, particularly in Auckland, participate in a history of architectural exchange.