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Collaborating with your Kiwi construction suppliers can help reduce material and time waste for building professionals in the field. 

In this article, we explore examples of good sustainable building technique in New Zealand. We feature the most sustainable container home in the country, gorgeous office building 20 Customhouse Quay, a highly thermal efficient Queenstown home and Auckland's sustainably conscious Hobsonville Point development.

For the last eight years the NZIA has awarded the country's most exceptional design and innovation efforts. Here are some of this year's winners.

Do you want to make the most of your home windows and the stunning views of New Zealand in your backyard? Then you should make your windows a feature. 

Communication and the quality of your window and door materials are at the heart of more effective installation processes. Here is what you need to know. 

Innovation in windows is more common than you may think. Samsung have released a new window design that is based on a smart device.

How do you keep out those chilly winds and survive the approaching winter? Install thermal efficient windows that keep the heat inside. 

'The Remarkables Base Building' picked up the coveted 'Top National Commercial Project Award' for 2017.
Altus Window Systems 'Oakley Suite - Thermal Curtain Wall' was an integral part of the project.

Altus Window Systems offer innovative products that can cut build time and reduce the costs. Smartfit is a clear example.

If you're a home owner looking to move to a sustainable community, you need to understand what actually defines a development as such. This article covers the basics, from housing quality to land use, and what you need to know about sustainable communities in New Zealand.

New Zealand is a growing nation, with buildings getting taller every year. But earthquakes are a major threat to our security, so how do we protect our Kiwi skyscrapers from the power of the earth? Consider these designs from four overseas tower examples for inspiration.

How do you choose the right windows when building your own home? There are many factors that come into this decision, all as important as each other. In this article, we discuss the basics of air flow, light, warmth and visual aesthetic, and how to know what you need in each category.