New ZealandThe resilient house"It is not enough to design purely for life safety," says Auckland architect Barry Copeland.21 Mar 03:05 AM
New ZealandAgents face probe after 'misleading' house adsSome real estate agents face investigation for allegedly falsely claiming that houses were designed by architects.15 Feb 04:30 PM
EmploymentMy Job: Improving homes for a better lifeA building energy scientist for Branz.15 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleAppetite for destructionSome Aucklanders may have been surprised to see a demolition expert supporting the campaign to save three historic St Heliers houses from the wrecker’s ball.11 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldThe architecture of murder and memorialThe eerie 'Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe' reflects the insanity of Nazi brutality in its alienating architecture, writes Chris Barton.28 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleAt home: Reaching new heightsEnviromental expert Jerome Partington gives a basic 80s bach an elegant new lease of life whilst keeping the good of the planet utmost in his mind.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurgeon's luxury home cuts a dashConstruction of one of NZ's most significant new houses, with water on three sides, is almost finished.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandArt deco houses granted reprieveProtesters are steeling themselves for a legal battle with developers after being granted a stay of demolition on three historic St Heliers cottages.20 Jan 03:48 AM
TravelScotland: Glasgow dares to be differentGraham Reid looks at innovative architecture - modern and historic.18 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldA Kiwi completes Spain's grand designGaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia was a challenge New Zealander Mark Burry took on and won.14 Jan 08:14 PM
LifestyleSagrada FamiliaNZ architect Mark Burry worked on completing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona that begun construction by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi in 1883.12 Jan 02:25 AM
New ZealandUnder-threat cottages in good condition - surveyorThree much-loved art deco houses scheduled to be demolished are in good condition, contrary to the Auckland Council's assertion that they are in disrepair and should be knocked down, a surveyor says.10 Jan 04:06 AM
ConstructionHoliday simplicity brings building challengesWhen American advertising guru Fred Mann and his wife Kitty decided to build a Kiwi bach in the Bay of Islands, they picked an Australian architect.29 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBattle is on to save the house that Conan Doyle builtThe fight to prevent a house designed by Arthur Conan Doyle from being converted into flats is to be taken to the UK's High Court.17 Dec 01:57 AM
New ZealandCouncil to debate heritage order for art deco housesThere were heated scenes at an Auckland Council meeting this morning as protesters tried to stop a heritage demolition.15 Dec 11:21 PM
New ZealandProbe begins into hotel's demiseThe Auckland Council is investigating why a building that has stood for 124 years cracked open in an afternoon.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPalace Hotel demolishedPhotos of the Palace Hotel after after large cracks were found in its walls.18 Nov 06:47 PM
New ZealandWreckers demolish heritage buildingA 124-year-old heritage building in downtown Auckland was torn down this morning after large cracks were found in its walls.18 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleSouthern Architecture Awards 2010Check out the winning designs from the Southern Architecture Awards 2010.18 Nov 04:15 AM
