Since at least as early as ancient Roman times, humans have recognized the value of what is now known as controlled environment agriculture, allowing farmers to cultivate plants year-round rather than seasonally. Though they were invented hundreds of years ago, greenhouses continue to be the most popular means of controlled environment agriculture today, with innovations in technology and design having improved both the beauty and efficacy of this typology. Below, we will explore in detail the history and structure of the greenhouse, as well as several examples of innovative and experimental greenhouse design.
Wanaka Crib / Pac Studio
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Architects: Pac Studio
- Area: 170 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Sika, Alape, VELUX Group, Brodware, +8
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Professionals: Dunlop Builders, Pac Studio, Sullivan Hall Charted Engineers
Split House / Pac Studio
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Architects: Pac Studio
- Area: 92 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Early Bird Construction Ltd., Enovate Consultants, O2 Landscapes
Riverside House / Three Sixty Architecture
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Architects: Three Sixty Architecture
- Area: 485 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT, Rylock, DX1500, Louvretec, The Architectural Roofing Company
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Professionals: GHD Ltd, Outerspace Landscapes
Wanaka House / Three Sixty Architecture
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Architects: Three Sixty Architecture
- Area: 290 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT, Bradfords Precast, Escea, Nelson Pine, Trendz
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Professionals: Constrcuture
How BIM Can Make Building Renovations and Retrofits More Efficient
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an increasingly common acronym among architects. Most offices and professionals are already migrating or planning to switch to this system, which represents digitally the physical and functional characteristics of a building, integrating various information about all components present in a project. Through BIM software it is possible to digitally create one or more accurate virtual models of a building, which provides greater cost control and efficiency in the work. It is also possible to simulate the building, understanding its behavior before the start of construction and supporting the project throughout its phases, including after construction or dismantling and demolition.
Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct / Warren and Mahoney, Opus Architekten, Cox Architecture
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Architects: Cox Architecture, Opus Architekten, Warren and Mahoney
- Area: 40000 m²
- Year: 2018
Parekura Bay House / Bossley Architects
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Architects: Bossley Architects
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Neolith, Vectorworks, Duravit, Laufen, APL NZ, +9
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Professionals: Soil + Rock
12 Madden Innovation & Residential Building / Warren & Mahoney
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Architects: Warren & Mahoney
- Area: 8700 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Allco, Thermosash, Trimble Navigation
119 Great North Road Headquarters / Warren and Mahoney
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Architects: Warren and Mahoney
- Area: 2159 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: GIB, Nawkaw, Targetti New Zealand
Freemans Bay School / RTA Studio
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Architects: RTA Studio
- Area: 2800 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, James Hardie Australia, Autex, APL NZ, Advance Flooring, +7
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Professionals: 22 Degrees, Brown & Thompson, Bonacci Group, Watts & Hughes Construction
Wynyard Central East 2 Apartments / Architectus
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Architects: Architectus
- Area: 18000 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Ceramiche Refin, Duravit, Miele, Caesarstone, +12
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Professionals: Architectus, Aurecon, eCubed Building Workshop, LT McGuiness, Marshall Day Acoustics, +1
Fe3O4 House / Crosson Architects
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Architects: Crosson Architects
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Inlite, Plytech, Whangarei Aluminium
10 Bathrooms To Match Your Favorite Bathbomb
With the right configuration of materials and shapes, small enclosure, such as bathrooms, have unending design potential. Progressively, architects and designers are striving to make washrooms more welcoming and attractive places for its users. Often times we will hear clients ask for their bathroom to be somewhat of a personal spa. This week we have compiled 10 compelling images of bathrooms from all over the world. Bathrooms whose materials, patterns, colors, shapes, and textures begin to tell a story. Below, photographs by Peter Clarke, José Hevia, and Erieta Attali.
Arkles Bay Residence / Creative Arch
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Architects: Creative Arch
- Area: 248 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: James Hardie Australia, Fisher MD, James Hardie, Metalcraft, Stylecraft Stairways
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Professionals: Bonham Interior, Ken Wilson Builders Ltd
Whare Koa House / Strachan Group Architects
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Architects: Strachan Group Architects
- Area: 393 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Carter Holt Harvey, DRYDEN, David Trubridge, Jasper Morrison, Martino Gamper, +2
University of Auckland Science Centre / Architectus
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Architects: Architectus
- Area: 22000 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Fastmount®, Interface, Concretec, Decortech, Espies, +7
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Professionals: Barker & Associates, Cross Fire, Fletcher Construction, LabWorks, Marshall Day Acoustics, +2
Anzac Bay House / Vaughn McQuarrie
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Architects: Vaughn McQuarrie
- Area: 247 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: APL NZ, Litecrete precast