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What architecture students are dreaming of (+pics)

A student architecture competition includes a plan for Christchurch Cathedral to be "reconstructed"and its roof line again made visible.

Jessop Architects' Coolhouse design

Auckland's Jessop Architects has developed plans for passive houses with extremely low energy consumption.

Quake proposal fans heritage fear

Giving building owners 10 years to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings would amount to an "execution order" for many heritage buildings, says the Auckland Council.

David Tsow: Skyscraper was ahead of its time

Rumblings about the possible demolition of the Auckland Civic Administration structure at 1 Greys Ave have led me to investigate this interesting building, writes David Tsow.

Imagination seems the only limit for liners

A weekly feature by Grant Bradley looks at what's happening in the travel industry and what it means for consumers.

Homes of the year: Artistic decor plus

Originally published on June 16, this Westmere home combines quirky architecture with artistic decor to create the creative's dream house.

Power saving house plan

Buyers urged to challenge architect tag

Home buyers are being urged to challenge estate agents who claim houses are architecturally designed after new moves that relax how properties can be marketed.

Eco house wins world award

Four of the best: Places and spaces

Dame Anne Salmond: Shifting New Zealand's mindset

Book Review: Athfield Architects

Winning art gallery rated a flop for movies

Pitt pulls big backers for budget housing

New Auckland 'shard' building for skyline

Mobile bach just needs a tractor to find a new view