Architectural design (2010) ltd
Architectural Design
Useful House Design Links and External Resources
FAVOURITES:
COUNCIL WEBSITES (e.g. fees).......
www.buildhamilton.co.nz
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS
Gobuild
Creative Ideas for your new home or renovation project... Inspiration from photos and plans of over 400 quality homes... Building materials and products for your home... Master builders who can make your dreams reality...
http://www.gobuild.co.nz/
Creative Ideas for your new home or renovation project... Inspiration from photos and plans of over 400 quality homes... Building materials and products for your home... Master builders who can make your dreams reality...
http://www.gobuild.co.nz/
New Zealand House of the Year
The Registered Master Builders House of the Year and RMB Commercial Project Awards, in association with PlaceMakers is New Zealand's premier residential and commercial building awards programme.
http://hoy.ehosting.co.nz/
The Registered Master Builders House of the Year and RMB Commercial Project Awards, in association with PlaceMakers is New Zealand's premier residential and commercial building awards programme.
http://hoy.ehosting.co.nz/
BUILDING MATERIALS:
www.stutextstone.co.nz
www.stutextstone.co.nz
Gib
Winstone Wallboards Ltd is New Zealand's largest manufacturer and marketer of gypsum plasterboard, drywall systems, associated products and services.
www.gib.co.nz
Placemakers
suppliers of timber, wallboard, flooring, paint, appliances, hardware, handtools, powertools, outdoor living, kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, cladding, aggregates, concrete and steel.
www.placemakers.co.nz
suppliers of timber, wallboard, flooring, paint, appliances, hardware, handtools, powertools, outdoor living, kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, cladding, aggregates, concrete and steel.
www.placemakers.co.nz
Architectural Design
GOVT ORGANISATIONS:Branz
The Building Research Association of New Zealand Incorporated and its associated companies are the building and construction industry's research, testing, consulting and technology transfer oganisations. Phone 0800 80 80 85
http://www.branz.org.nz/
The Building Research Association of New Zealand Incorporated and its associated companies are the building and construction industry's research, testing, consulting and technology transfer oganisations. Phone 0800 80 80 85
http://www.branz.org.nz/
Department of Building and Housing
The Department of Building and Housing is the organisation responsible for the building law in New Zealand. Here you will find information about building controls in general and about DBH's activities and services. Phone: 0800 242 243
The Department of Building and Housing is the organisation responsible for the building law in New Zealand. Here you will find information about building controls in general and about DBH's activities and services. Phone: 0800 242 243
Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA)
EECA encourages, promotes and supports the uptake of energy efficient initiatives and renewable energy in three key ways: helping businesses and consumers to get more from their energy dollar improving our lifestyles through warmer, drier homes and better personal transport choices protecting the environment by supporting the use of renewable sources of energy.
EECA encourages, promotes and supports the uptake of energy efficient initiatives and renewable energy in three key ways: helping businesses and consumers to get more from their energy dollar improving our lifestyles through warmer, drier homes and better personal transport choices protecting the environment by supporting the use of renewable sources of energy.
The Ministry of Economic Development
The Ministry of Economic Development facilitates, leads and implements the Coalition Government's vision for economic development.
www.med.govt.nz/consumer
The Ministry of Economic Development facilitates, leads and implements the Coalition Government's vision for economic development.
www.med.govt.nz/consumer
HOME FINANCE
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS
FTMA
The FTMA is an independent body which represents Wall Frame and Roof Truss Manufacturers who believe in Quality and strive to exceed the minimum requirements of the Building Code Phone/Fax: 09 410 6458
The FTMA is an independent body which represents Wall Frame and Roof Truss Manufacturers who believe in Quality and strive to exceed the minimum requirements of the Building Code Phone/Fax: 09 410 6458
IPENZ
The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) is the professional body which represents professional engineers from all disciplines in New Zealand.
The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) is the professional body which represents professional engineers from all disciplines in New Zealand.
GREEN BUILDING
NZ Green Building Council
The New Zealand Green Building Council is an inclusive broad-based industry organization that has been formed to lead New Zealand's focus on green building.
http://www.nzgbc.org.nz/
Smarter Homes
A smart home is one that's good for its occupants and for the environment. Being smart includes being energy efficient and using resources wisely. It means choosing materials that are sustainable. It means designing and building homes that maximise occupants health and comfort, while also costing less to run.
A smart home is one that's good for its occupants and for the environment. Being smart includes being energy efficient and using resources wisely. It means choosing materials that are sustainable. It means designing and building homes that maximise occupants health and comfort, while also costing less to run.
http://www.smarterhomes.org.nz
Sustainable Building
Resources from the Sustainable Business Network
http://www.sustainable.org.nz/project.asp?r=northern&id=59
Resources from the Sustainable Business Network
http://www.sustainable.org.nz/project.asp?r=northern&id=59
White Paper - Sustainable Building (PDF)
released in July 2006, by Jones Lang LaSalle
http://www.nzgbcservices.org.nz/resources/White%20Paper%20July-JLL.pdf
released in July 2006, by Jones Lang LaSalle
http://www.nzgbcservices.org.nz/resources/White%20Paper%20July-JLL.pdf
More website links
Building Research Association of NZ
Cement & Concrete Association of NZ
