New ZealandA new era in affordable housingThe Govt has opened its first 'simple house', its answer to streamlining the design and build process for first-time buyers.22 Oct 04:11 AM
ConstructionKiwi bach competes in USPlans for a Kiwi bach that generates more power than it uses are on display next week as the nation's universities showcase to business their latest innovations.16 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCritics slate heritage award for 'facadism'A heritage architecture award for the remnants of Auckland's Jean Batten Building has offended preservationists.14 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleAuckland Architecture Awards 2010Winning designs at the Auckland Architecture Awards 2010.14 Oct 11:50 AM
LifestyleSuperloo, library, claim architecture awardsA superloo with glass exterior walls was among 12 designs recognised last week as the winners of this year's New Zealand Architecture Awards from Nelson and Marlborough were announced.11 Oct 01:36 AM
EnergyHome has power to generate cashA $840,000 Whangaparaoa house is selling electricity back to the national grid, generating $127.75 in its first two months.06 Oct 11:15 PM
TravelBillboards 'grotesquely defacing' Venice, say criticsProminent figures from the world of art and architecture demand action over huge, floodlit ads obscuring palaces up and down the Grand Canal.06 Oct 02:09 AM
LifestyleDesigners Institute of NZ: Best Design Awards 2010The Best Design Awards is a collection of creative excellence for designers and their clients. These are the four Purple Pin (Supreme Award) winners and this years Gold winners in Graphic, Product, Interactive and Spatial Design.30 Sep 01:58 AM
New ZealandRoof of $10m stadium sagged during constructionQuestions are being raised about the strength of Stadium Southland's now collapsed roof.20 Sep 10:17 PM
New ZealandCanterbury quake: Govt pledges $10m for heritage buildingsThe Govt will contribute up to $10m to assist with the repair and restoration of character buildings in quake-hit Canterbury.17 Sep 04:28 AM
New ZealandBrownlee: Too early to write off Christchurch suburbsGeotechnology engineers are assessing damage to Christchurch land and are expected to file their reports next week.14 Sep 02:47 AM
Opinion<i>Hamish Keith</i>: After disaster comes opportunityHamish Keith is an arts and social commentator.13 Sep 08:30 PM
LifestyleLondon tower named Britain's ugliest new buildingA 1960s-designed confluence of Tarmac, roundabouts and Brutalist architecture has won the Carbuncle Cup for Britain's ugliest new building.12 Aug 10:35 PM
ConstructionTaking up a challengeThe new Newmarket railway station was a unique project that demanded an innovative approach, writes Steve Hart.10 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionTelecom HQ shifts to greener pasturesPreparations are under way for NZ's largest corporate relocation with Telecom's new $280m Auckland headquarters nearly finished.20 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Now it's two party zones? What a wasteIt's time John Key put the dummy back in Murray McCully's mouth and sent him to the Chris Carter home for over-stressed politicians.07 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandARC votes to keep Queens Wharf shed for 'party central'The ARC, co-owner of Queens Wharf, has voted to keep one of the wharf sheds as a Rugby World Cup "party central" venue, alongside the Govt's temporary Cup structure dubbed the "slug".07 Jul 03:50 AM
