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John McCoy of McCoy and Wixon
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Director of Dunedin-based practice McCoy and Wixon talks to Houses magazine about architecture and the family business.
Glazing and energy efficiency
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How glass can be strategically used as a key device in environmentally sustainable design.
Caulfield House
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A case study in sustainable design through strategic use of glazing.
New issue of Houses out now
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The spring issue looks at houses and bathrooms that demonstrate the very best in design in superb settings.
Houses Revisited: House for Five
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This family house has a supple plan that generates, around a central courtyard, a surprising array of enjoyable spaces, first published in 2012.
Sarah Scott in profile
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Sarah Scott has been living and practising architecture in Wanaka. She talks to Claire Ellery about her life and work.
Open day: awarded and shortlisted houses
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Public Event
12 Aug 2012
Visit eight brilliant houses from the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2012 residential awards program.
Visit eight brilliant houses from the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2012 residential awards program.
New issue of Houses out now
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This edition celebrates New Zealand’s best houses of 2012.
The Mirror House
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Tommy Honey finds that you can make functional public architecture a lot of fun.
Albert Town House
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This house by John McCoy has two pavilions that create a simple, light space which lets the view lead the way.
Pauanui holiday house
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A contained space with views sits tall on this Pauanui holiday house.
Skylight House by Chenchow Little
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This intimate, compressed and formal space confidently re-energises a historical townhouse by letting the light in.
Passive house
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Australasia’s first fully certified passive house is being built in Auckland. Could this be the start of something good?
New issue of Houses out now
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Inside the first issue of Houses for 2012 you will find eight fantastic houses from around New Zealand.
On edge in Queenstown
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Hanging off a cliff overlooking Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, Jagged Edge takes in the view.
Point Chevalier house by Matter
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Jonathan Smith has designed a modest, modern house that makes the most of a challenging section.
Turn your house green
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Krista Ferguson - Director of Homestar looks at ways to improve energy use in your house.
Clearwater House
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A new house designed by Wilson and Hill Architects in Christchurch is sleek, stylish, and seriously spacious.