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When we’re not designing or creating, we’re thinking. A lot. We love to think and Lisa loves to write. Here, she shares her latest musings with you.

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Jan 18, 2026

The Architecture of Flow & Intuition

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The Open-Door Philosophy. How Thermal Stability Redefines the New Zealand Coastal home

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Balancing Your Unconstrained Vision with Your Investment Reality

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Sep 27, 2019

Why build 'Net Zero Carbon' Buildings

Our children and youth are marching in the streets today, protesting at the way so little is being done to prevent climate change.

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Sep 16, 2019

Biophilic Design

As humans we have an innate and deep need to connect with and experience nature.

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May 22, 2019

Korari Relocatable Home

We are excited to announce that we won the Built Smart / APL Relocatable Home competition!

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Oct 1, 2018

Blackbird house renovation

It was a pleasure to collaborate with a wonderful family whose Farm Cove property was due for an upgrade.

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Feb 27, 2018

What is Good

When it comes to designing sustainable architecture, we look at many aspects - your site, your brief, your life, how you need it to function, and the climate that you are in.

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