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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 a home for Art

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The Architecture of Stewardship. Navigating New Zealand’s Sensitive Landscapes

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The Architecture of the Anchor

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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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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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Oct 29, 2017

To be an Architect

It's interesting when you reveal to people that you are a Registered Architect, the first thing someone says is 'Oh that would be amazing, I wanted to be one of those' or alternatively, 'Oh my cousin is one too' (turns out he/she actually is a draftsperson or a student ...

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Jan 20, 2017

How to write a brief for an Architect : Part 2

You can download our free Ebook on How to write a Brief for an Architect Here!

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Oct 28, 2016

Sustainable Materials

What materials are sustainable when it comes to building?

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