Design Blog
A selection of articles written by Nico & Ira reflecting our ethos about architecture and sustainability.
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Cost of construction continues to increase, having gone up substantially in recent years. This is mostly due to inflation making the price of materials and workmanship more expensive. The price increase can also be explained because our standards have been raised, making new houses healthy, comfortable and inspired by grand designs. While we don’t have…
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During our studies, we were taught the following story: “Trees in forests capture carbon. When they die and start decomposing they release all the carbon they once contained back into the atmosphere. However, by using timber in construction, we can continue to store carbon for a long time inside of our buildings.” The story definitely…
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Selecting the correct type of foundation for your house is an essential part of the design process. We can guide our clients to choose the optimum option for their specific situation. In New Zealand, two main foundation types are typically used: piles and concrete slab. These can be further divided into sub-categories. There are a…
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