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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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​Designing for Legacy: Crafting a Home That Tells Your Story and Lasts for Generations

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Oct 28, 2016

Sustainable Materials

What materials are sustainable when it comes to building?

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Mar 23, 2016

6 Tips for building your first home

6 Tips for when you are thinking about building your first home If you are about to launch into a new build there are many options available on the construction market, from Architect + reputable Builder, to design and build companies, to heading straight to a builder and his drafty.

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Sep 24, 2015

Resene Total Colour Awards 2015

We were thrilled to receive a Resene Colour Award last night for our sustainable and affordable 'Paparoa House'.

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Mar 26, 2015

Homestyle

So exciting to read the article on our Paparoa House in the latest Homestyle magazine (April/May 2015), beautifully written by Mel from Styled Canvas and photographed by the talented Duncan Innes Photographer.

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Dec 1, 2014

Breathe

It has been a crazy couple of weeks!

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