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IN THE FRAME

Specifïer products
guide 2016/2017

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Mark Lipman The Specifier Products Guide 2016/2017 is a Advertising statements and editorial opinions
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NOT JUST COMMERCIAL

Contents

02 Winstone Wallboards 16 PSL Innovative Aluminium 27 Nuralite Waterproofing
06 Firth 17 Dorma NZ Limited 28 Ross Roof Group
08 Fletcher Aluminium 18 Fairview Systems 29 Thermakraft
10 Autex 20 Hydestor 30 Euroglass Creative
11 Polyflor 21 VMZINC 31 buildnz I designex
12 Marley 22 Architecture New Zealand Magazine 32 selector.com
13 Rockcote 24 NZRMCA Plant Audit Scheme 34 Allegion (NZ) Limited
14 Greens Tapware 25 Escea 35 MaxRaft
15 Allproof Industries NZ 26 LINAK 36 James Hardie

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Choose Firth for a Superior Foundation R-Rating

As we head into an era The Firth RibRaft® HotEdge® times stronger than expanded ABOVE: Boxing is
where energy efficiency and System has been designed polystyrene insulation - EPS), removed, revealing
sustainability defines how specifically for Firth RibRaft® durability and is highly resistant a truly integrated,
homes are designed and built, floors. It is a fully integrated to moisture, retaining its R-value aesthetically finished
Firth have developed a new edge slab insulation system year after year. thermal barrier. Once
edge slab insulation system that assists in attaining • For increased durability, wall framing and
called RibRaft® HotEdge®. Homestar® points. the system has the inherent cladding is fixed in
toughness of aluminium corner place, two coats
RibRaft® HotEdge® was Key features: protectors, which are easy of acrylic paint is
designed with input from one • It is placed inside the RibRaft® to install. recommended.
of New Zealand’s leading foundation boxing before Firth • With the RibRaft® HotEdge®
Universities, BRANZ and industry RaftMix® concrete is poured. system you don’t need to
partners. In addition, BRANZ Tornado screws allow it to be increase the framing size in your
3D-modelled Ribraft® for thermal structurally connected to the design: standard 90mm framing
performance with and without Firth RaftMix® concrete edge applies.
edge insulation. Results showed, beam, making it an integral part • The system is fully compatible
when using RibRaft® HotEdge® of the foundation. with Firth’s RibRaft EQ® and
on an average floor, a minimum • RibRaft® HotEdge® is a RibRaft TC3® foundation systems.
of R1.0 was achieved to the closed cell extruded insulation
edge beam, increasing the system with a pre-meshed For durability, seismic
overall R-value to the floor area and plastered exterior that and thermal R-rating, get the
of up to 50% (refer to BRANZ provides high strength (up to 10 edge – specify a RibRaft®
insulation guide 5th Edition). HotEdge® floor.

FIRTH’S RIBRAFT® ISPECIFIER GUIDE 7
HOTEDGE® SYSTEM
Ship-lap joints are bonded with
MS sealant providing a strong
and aesthetically clean joint

HotEdge® panels come in 25mm thick
pre-plastered foamular extruded foam
sheet measuring 3000mm in length

With RibRaft® HotEdge®,
you don’t need to increase
the framing size in your
design. Standard 90mm
framing applies.

The insulation of HotEdge® has been 60mm tornado wire screw Edges are finished
3D modeled by BRANZ and shown to connectors are placed at with a prefinished
provide minimum R1.0 to the full depth 600mm centre intervals to (powder coated) tough
edge beam of Firth RibRaft® floors provide regular fixed anchor aluminium corner
points into the concrete slab protector

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CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
DETAIL DETAIL

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or as per SED HotEdge® R1.0 min HotEdge® R1.0 min or as per SED
(25 mm prefinished (25 mm prefinished
Phenolic extruded Phenolic extruded
foam sheet)
foam sheet)

Firth

PHONE 0800 347 841
WEBSITE www.firth.co.nz/ribraft

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Fletcher Aluminium: Remarkably Smart

Fletcher Aluminium continue Remarkables Ski Fields Base
to innovate and deliver a Building.
variety of award-winning • Fletcher Window & Door
projects and systems from Systems and Stafford Hardware –
thermal curtain wall projects Joint winners of the ‘Components
– in the most challenging of Innovation’ of the Year for
New Zealand environments, Smartfit® component range.
through to multi-award-winning • Liam Madden – Fisher
systems like Smartfit® window Canterbury – ‘Apprentice of
technology. the Year’ National Certificate
of Architectural Aluminium
More recently, at the Windows.
WANZ 2016 Awards, Fletcher • Lewis Windows & Doors
Aluminium’s products and (Vistalite Invercargill), Rylock
people won multiple awards Otago, Vistalite Otago and
across several categories Vistalite Canterbury were all
including: finalists in various design project
• Vistalite Otago and Viridian categories.
Glass – Supreme joint winners
of the ‘Design Project’ of the Fletcher aluminium prides itself
Year (all categories) for the on striving for excellence and
Remarkables Ski Fields Base working collaboratively with its
Building. Vistalite Otago with people, franchisees, suppliers
this project also won the and customers to achieve the
‘Commercial Design Flair’ best possible project outcomes.
category.
• Fletcher Window & Door Fletcher Aluminium – your
Systems and Dulux – Joint specification partner for window
winners of the ‘Powdercoating and door systems, custom
Project’ of the Year – solutions and commercial
systems.

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OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT
AND ABOVE: Remarkables Ski
Fields Base Building. Fletcher
Aluminium-designed project
specific extrusions, detailed all
complex junctions and worked
collaboratively with the engineers.
FAR LEFT: Michael Brenssell –
Business Manager at Vistalite Otago
receiving the Supreme Award from
Darren O’Riley – WANZ President.
LEFT: Smartfit® systems install
process and detail of the patent
pending Smartfit® ‘top hub’.

Fletcher Aluminium

PHONE 0800 55 11 00
WEBSITE www.fletcheraluminium.co.nz

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Autex: Committed to Acoustic Innovation

ABOVE: The inspiring colour
palette of Quietspace Lattice
allowed FCB’s brand identity
to stay true in their office fitout
by Ctrl Space.

LEFT: Quietspace 3D Tiles
boast exceptional acoustic
performance alongside
a unique aesthetic.

FAR LEFT: The sound-
absorbing nature of Autex
Cube provides acoustic
balance among the reflective
surfaces in Unispace’s
Auckland office.

Founded in 1967, Autex buildings in over 25 countries. are designed to reduce echo sound absorption in any space.
is a New Zealand-based As well as a dedicated and reverberated sound. Autex’s experienced design
manufacturer and distributor With unlimited potential for engineers are available to work
of 100% recyclable polyester focus on proactive product architectural design, Autex’s alongside architects, interior
products. From humble development, Autex is range of interior acoustics and designers and facility planners
beginnings manufacturing carpet committed to industry best wallcoverings can be printed to create bespoke solutions
underfelts, Autex have led the practice. Certified in ISO 9001 on, custom cut to shape and that achieve the best possible
way in developing innovative, and ISO 14001 Quality and specified to fit any application acoustic outcome for redefining
high-quality polyester products Environmental Management where sound control and design your environment.
and solutions designed to meet Systems, Autex continues to aesthetic is crucial.
customers’ needs. achieve new standards in its Autex
global environmental foot-print. As leaders in interior
Pioneering new materials acoustics, Autex have the PHONE 0800 428 839
and systems, Autex’s Interior Autex manufactures a expertise to provide free WEBSITE www.autexindustries.com
Acoustics range has enhanced premium range of interior reverberation calculations
the sound clarity in schools, acoustic products and and consultation on the best
theatres and commercial wallcoverings made from 100% approach to achieving effective
recyclable polyester which



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Marley’s Spouting and Downpipes in a Balinese Paradise

As you walk down the taking in the mature tropical Water has been used ABOVE: Ironsand spouting
driveway at Jackie and gardens. The parquet flooring throughout the grounds for and downpipes from Marley
Bevan’s home, the zen-like is a bold design statement that a tranquil resort feel. A goldfish Stratus Design Series®
surroundings give you an works incredibly well. filled stream meanders below
instant feeling of calmness. the imposing entranceway Marley
The roof is corrugated and a heated swimming pool
Having lived in Greenhithe iron painted in Ironsand, one has recently been installed – PHONE 0800 627 539
for seven years, Jackie and her of New Zealand’s favourite certainly a winner for the family WEBSITE www.marley.co.nz
family knew it was the place roofing colours. This made next summer.
they wanted to be. When they picking Ironsand spouting and
found their dream home for downpipes from the Marley Balinese style homes fit so
sale, with land for the children Stratus Design Series® the well with the way we live in New
to play and a gorgeous view of obvious choice. Jackie chose Zealand. They are incredibly
the water, they jumped at it. the Typhoon® spouting as this versatile with maximum indoor-
half round profile can cope with outdoor flow for the summer
The family instantly fell in the larger roof area and heavier months and an equally warm,
love with the Balinese style, the rainfall. The external brackets cosy feel for the winter.
secluded nature of the property make it easy for cleaning
and the sprawling decks. The out leaves and debris, whilst As displayed so well on
layout of the house is spacious complementing the unique this home, the Marley Stratus
and modern with generous Balinese style columns. Design Series® can help bring
windows so you’re continually any Balinese beauty to life.

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World-first Technologies and Construction Systems

Resene Construction Systems ABOVE: INTEGRA
offer world-first technologies lightweight
and construction systems. concrete plaster
Our range includes premium façade, with
Rockcote and Plaster Systems INTEGRA flooring
cavity-based, drained system.
rainscreen façades.
LEFT: Interior
Resene Construction Systems specialist finishes
are complete ‘supply and from L-R; Rockcote
install’ systems which reduce Marrakesh; Earthen
site risk and improve installed Clay; Venetian
performance – from the polished plaster.
creation of the cavity and the
installation of substrate to the We have a vast array from our Rockcote Natural Rockcote
patented EdgeSeal flashing of construction systems Materials range including
suites, through to the finished including lightweight concrete Marrakesh tadeladkt wet PHONE 0800 507 040
pre-coloured textures and flooring, fencing and seismic area plasters, Venetian and WEBSITE www.reseneconstruction.co.nz
colours. Resene Construction restrengthening solutions. Japanese inspired finishes and
Systems are the only company our EARTHEN Natural Clay
in the sector to provide Alongside our construction interior plasters.
documented mandatory OnSite systems we offer stunning
Assistance to every facade bespoke interior finishes Call us to discover more.
installation nationally, giving
added surety to its reputable
products and, most importantly,
a client’s investment.

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Innovation in Design, Quality and Performance

Greens Tapware design and distribute tapware TOP: ZEON NOIR Gooseneck Sink Mixer.
and showers both locally and internationally. ABOVE: ALFRESCO Pull Down Sink Mixer.
Greens have stayed at the forefront of tapware LEFT: SERTA 3 hole deck mount basin set
technology and design trends through constant
research and development. All products are Bathroom Style Collection Greens Tapware
designed in New Zealand specifically for the The Greens Bathroom Style Collection features
water and environmental conditions found in three luxury ranges of classic products for the PHONE 0800 655 455
each market in which they operate. discerning homeowner. There is a modern, a WEBSITE www.greenstapware.co.nz
traditional and a transitional offering, with each
As an ISO 9001 accredited company, Greens range including bathroom tapware along with
Tapware products meet international quality matching accessories to complete the look.
standards including the Australian and New
Zealand standard mark. All products are WELS
compliant and, in markets where required, carry
the Watermark licence. Greens have an extensive
range of products – from domestic to healthcare
use. The products are easy to install and are
suitable for applications from urban to rural.

Noir Collection
Black tapware continues to grow in popularity
– adding a statement of style to any new home
or renovation. Greens has extended the NOIR
matt black finish to include the ASTRO NOIR as
well as the ZEON NOIR range.

Stainless Steel Collection
All the benefits of solid stainless steel 304
are now available for kitchen sink mixers. The
Alfresco range of sink mixers from Greens will
add an additional touch, matching appliances
to give a complete and modern feel.

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Quality Plumbing and Drainage Products

Allproof is at the forefront of LEFT: Polymer Concrete
design, quality and service for channel with Cast
the construction industry and has Iron Healproof grate
high levels of communication, at 40 Hurstmere Rd
ensuring designers and Walkthrough, Takapuna,
tradespeople get the best in Auckland.
innovative and quality products. ABOVE: Wedge Wire
level threshold against
With manufacturing services corner of residential
in Auckland, warehousing joinery. Market leaders
facilities in Christchurch and in innovative level
representation across the country, threshold solutions.
we are ready to assist with your ABOVE LEFT: Slot-drain
next project. with ladder grate sump
in soft drinks factory.
Allproof have a R&D programme
to create suitable products for the Allproof Industries NZ
plumbing and drainage industry,
and more specifically to Australia/ PHONE 09 481 8020
New Zealand standard AS/NZ WEBSITE www.allproof.co.nz
3500.2.2. Many of Allproof’s
products are manufactured
in-house and supported by
local manufacturers. As a result,
Allproof is able to control quality
and price stability, which makes it
an attractive alternative to costly
imported products produced
outside New Zealand.

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Innovative Partitioning and Door Solutions

Peace of mind and
innovative solutions
for schools, offices,
health, aged care
and retirement
village facilities
by PSL Innovative
Aluminium.

PSL Innovative Aluminium designers to solve problems. We offer a full bespoke Aluminium continues to offer
– a New Zealand-owned We understand what is required solutions service to match the peace of mind and innovative
company with an absolute to make sure your next project requirements of the project solutions in schools, offices,
passion and desire to supply is a success. Our dedicated – from seismic solutions to health, aged care and
the best products that are team aim for world class service Acoustic STC ratings or applying retirement village facilities.
environmentally considered. on each and every project. innovative detailing to ensure
the best possible design to PSL Innovative Aluminium
PSL Innovative Aluminium PSL Innovative Aluminium’s match the build and budget.
creates peace of mind with its innovative and unique PHONE 0800 82 80 80
range of innovative partitioning Alement Plus series has PSL Innovative Aluminium WEBSITE www.innovativealuminium.co.nz
and door solutions. been developed to ensure sliding door systems offers a
the perfect negative detail, wide range of solutions that
We have over 20 years of whilst offering solid Acoustic will work seamlessly in any
experience developing and STC rating. Alement Plus can setting, with a comprehensive
supplying partitioning solutions. be used with any one of our range of seals and a stability
We work closely with a partitioning or door solutions. above others. PSL Innovative
number of New Zealand’s best

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Premium Access Solutions and Services For Better Buildings

LEFT AND BELOW:
DORMA Australasia
employs more than
480 staff working in
architectural hardware
– fittings for glass door
and wall applications,
door automation
solutions including
revolving doors, and
operable wall systems.

DORMA is the trusted global DORMA boasts a truly in order to offer our customers a price – to ensure rock-solid
partner for premium access regional network of service premium access solutions reliability. That manufacturing
solutions and services, enabling agents and partners, enabling and services locally on a excellence is backed by a
better buildings. our products to be backed by truly single source basis. Our relentless commitment to
the largest service team in knowledgeable customer product service and support.
With over 100 years of New Zealand and the Pacific. service sales team is ready to
tradition behind it, the company assist you with your hardware, Dorma NZ Limited
offers holistic solutions covering As a reliable partner, we availability and specification
all facets of door operability. support our customers every requirements. PHONE 09 830 2067
DORMA Australasia employs step of the way. WEBSITE www.dorma.com
more than 480 staff working in A trusted partner to architects,
architectural hardware. Its range DORMA’s commitment designers, distributors,
of products include: fittings for to customer focus in terms fabricators and builders
glass door and wall applications, of turnkey solutions and throughout New Zealand and
door automation solutions geographical reach has led us the Pacific, DORMA has built its
including revolving doors, and to further enhance our local reputation on engineering its
operable wall systems. product portfolio, covering the products to a standard – not to
full range of door technology

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Here at Fairview we’ve built a reputation for quality
products and innovative thinking. Over time we’ve

earned trust the hard way – through experience.

We’ve spent thousands of hours refining and testing our door
and window systems, using some of the best minds in the business.
And that business is right here in New Zealand. We know New Zealand
conditions and building standards, and we design our products to

withstand all that our unpredictable weather can throw at them.
And our experts are always on-hand to help you – we’re happy
to answer questions or supply full specifications and technical
information, and installation guides when required. All so you

can deliver the best results to your customers every time.



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Hydestor: Locally Produced Storage and Shelving Solutions

Hydestor shelving is a market
leader in storage and shelving
solutions. We manufacture our
steel shelving systems right here
in New Zealand from high-quality,
locally produced raw materials.

As a local manufacturer we
can respond quickly to your
requirements while providing
ongoing employment for kiwis.
We can also produce those few
(or many) ‘extras’ you will require
within reasonable timeframes.

Our consultants, who all have
many years of experience, will
work closely with you at the
earliest possible opportunity to
understand your requirements
and assist you in optimising your
bespoke design. To achieve
this, we also draw from our wide
range of standard componentry or
design and build custom products
to suit your specific requirements.
The earlier we are involved in your
planning, the better placed we are
to maximise the results.

Hydestor is a trusted brand
widely used by libraries, schools,
offices, retailers, wholesalers,
museums and government
departments, as well as by many
of the country’s most prestigious
companies. This trust comes from
years of providing free expert
advice and quotations, quality
New Zealand-made products and
excellent service.

Hydestor offers shelving solutions
for libraries, schools, offices, retail,
archive, records and museums; as
well as general storage solutions.

Hydestor

PHONE 0800 493 378
WEBSITE www.hydestor.co.nz

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High-Quality Rolled Zinc For Roofing and Cladding Systems

VMZINC has been manufacturing Autumn Red, Ash Blue, Lichen patina continually renews itself ABOVE: Pigmento Ash Blue,
the highest quality rolled zinc Green and Brown. Natural and protects from atmospheric Pigmento Brown, Anthra-
for roofing, cladding, rainwater zinc is available in Mill finish corrosion. A wide range of zinc, Pigmento Autumn Red,
systems and interior applications and new Azengar – the first panel applications can be Pigmento Lichen Green,
for more than 170 years. engraved zinc on the market. achieved with VMZINC such as Quartz-zinc.
A zinc roof or façade should traditional Standing Seam, Flat LEFT: Strathmore Residence.
VMZINC is 100% natural, easily last 70 to 100 years or Lock Seam, Interlocking Panel, Designed by Finnis
100% recyclable and extremely beyond, requiring little to no as well as pre-formed Adeka Architects. Contractor:
durable. The market innovator in maintenance. Shingle panels, Cassettes, Design Cladding Systems.
developing new surface finishes, Perforated Screens, and Product specified: VMZINC
VMZINC is available in a range of Zinc is extremely durable due Composite Panel. Anthra-zinc Standing Seam.
8 finishes including both natural to its natural protective patina. TOP: Ceres Building,
and pre-weathered zinc options. Zinc reacts to the natural Contact our professional Auckland, New Zealand,
components of the atmosphere design team today for Pigmento Brown Standing
These finishes include light to form its patina which acts assistance with and advice Seam, Architect: Wilson
grey Quartz-zinc, Black Anthra- like a living protective skin. The on your next project. Architects.
zinc and Pigmento-zinc in
VMZINC

PHONE 027 704 9367
WEBSITE www.vmzinc.co.nz

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Unrivaled Access to the Architecture Profession in New Zealand

Architecture Published bi-monthly, programmes and architectural that Architecture New Zealand
Architecture New Zealand competitions and carries a wide is the country’s most widely
New Zealand Magazine offers unparalleled access to variety of articles relevant to read and highly respected
the country’s key specifiers of the architecture profession, the architectural magazine. It
PHONE 09 847 9311 architectural building products, wider design community and the provides independent reviews
WEBSITE www.architecturenow.co.nz materials and services in a high- building industry. of the latest work; insightful
quality editorial environment. comment on key issues; and
Architecture New Zealand news, views and informed
The magazine, which is reaches every NZIA practice discussion of practice matters.
the official journal of the New and member. The magazine also
Zealand Institute of Architects reaches non-member architects, Its sister brands include
(NZIA), publishes New Zealand’s other design professionals and Urbis, Interior, Houses,
best commercial and public potential clients via subscriptions Designday, Interior Awards,
architecture. It also covers and newsstand sales. ArchitectureNow.co.nz and
the NZIA’s official awards Selector.com.
Anecdotal evidence suggests

Practice ISPECIFIER GUIDE 23

Working with BIM “A Revit model knows it’s
a building and knows what
Not since the Industrial Revolution have the a window or a door is; an
construction and manufacturing industries AutoCAD model does not.”
faced the kind of widespread change that – Phil Bernstein, Autodesk
BIM heralds. How is it that one small acronym
wields so much power? Architecture New
Zealand asked BIM experts from across the
industry to discuss their experiences.

EDITED BY JUSTIN FOOTE

WHAT IS IT? to BIM, there were any ABOVE Warren
number of tools within the & Mahoney is
Phil Bernstein, vice-president of AEC (Architecture, Engineering and utilising BIM
strategy and relations at Autodesk − Construction) industry that you could use on its Justice
the company behind BIM – offers an to create 3D, including AutoCAD, but those & Emergency
insight into why it came about and its three-dimensional representations were only Services
connection with Star Wars. graphic in nature. With Revit, we were looking Precinct,
for a term which would convey that you are part of the
The biggest misconception around BIM is that not just creating a three-dimensional model Christchurch
anything represented in 3D is BIM: 3D does but that you’re creating a representation which rebuild.
not equate to BIM. Autodesk developed the comprises a great deal of additional insight
term ‘Building Information Modelling’ so it and information. A Revit model knows it’s a
would have a relatively specific meaning. Back building and knows what a window or a door
in 2002/2003, when Autodesk was looking to is; an AutoCAD model does not.
change its strategy from AutoCAD draughting

40 Architecture New Zealand Architecture New Zealand 41

RESEARCH RESEARCH
CASE STUDY: Resilient Bushfire Community
Reviews Work

being burnt) are influencing factors in bushfire severity. The best SOCIAL SPEKTRUM NEWS Project
method of approach, Scott suggested, is including firebreaks Young Danish practice Spektrum Arkitekter presented its socially-minded, evidenced-based Information
which do not put out a bushfire but, rather, limit the propagation approach to architecture during NZIA Wellington Branch’s recent ‘City Talks’ lecture series.
of its threat. Vanessa Coxhead and Guy Marriage report.

After receiving these numerous findings from the fire and LOCATION 1 Market Lane, Wellington
bushfire experts, it was clear that responding to this complex
danger with a viable architectural solution was going to be NTSOIUTTMEABSLEIZFPRELROOO1O,FJ34RES4CTmATO2RSREEAY1S4,17280(gmr2ound plus 11)
demanding and detailed. CLIENT Willis Bond & Co

When providing shelter for people in bushfire-prone areas, 01 AWARDS PRACTICEARCHITECT Studio Pacific Architecture
the central cause of concern is the building envelope. This is 7
due to the external treatment being under attack by three types
of bushfire spread: fire spreading by flying embers and burning PROJECT TEAM Nick Barratt-Boyes,
debris, fire spreading by heat radiation and fire spreading by Stefan Beconcini, Di Braaksma, Daryl Calder,
direct flame contact. Adaptive building design counteracts the Michael Davis, Bruce Green, Mark Hadfield, LEVEL
likelihood of properties being exposed to these three ‘burning
typologies’ by considering: the building’s shape; its roof design; Simon Hardy, Takeshi Kominami, Marcellus Lilley,
floors and underfloor spaces; whether there are verandahs or
decks attached to the property; what sort of structure the walls Stephen McDougall, Dorian Minty, Peggy Russell,
are made from; how doors, windows and vents are protected;
and whether services are supplied through alternative means. Sophie Steele, Bret Thurston, Marc Woodbury 3306
4000 O/A FULL FLIGHT
Adaptive landscaping design is also a fundamental part CONTRACTOR LT McGuinness
of this equation, where land formation design and location of
particular plantations can alleviate the threat of an encroaching REVIEWS STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
bushfire attack. The problem with existing architecture is that it
has not adapted appropriately in regard to both building and Dunning Thornton consultants
landscaping; homes that I saw during the visit to Kilmore and
Kinglake were being built still with timber construction and with M&E ENGINEER Beca FULL ROTATION LEVEL
landscape margins not being clearly demarcated in the ground.
This revelation called not only for concern but for ideas that are LANDSCAPE Boffa Miskell 33
worthy of implementing – to protect these properties and this 300 694
land from future bushfire attacks. INTERIORS Studio Pacific Architecture PLINTH

Ideas that are successful in tackling this issue – both in MAX. 5H PEOPLELIGHTING Studio Pacific Architecture FINISHED GROUND L
Australia and here in New Zealand on Great Barrier Island – can LOW
be reflected through my final design solution, titled the Resilient FGL 68.865
Bushfire Community. From adversity, this bushfire architecture
responds, adapts, performs and generates mitigation against MIN. 1.5H FAÇADE ENGINEER Mott MacDonald
bushfire activity through a reactive, constantly in flux, autonomous H
roofscape, and the protective cocoon-layered arrangement that SECTION QUANTITY SURVEYOR Rider Levett Bucknall
it expresses. The roofscape works as a weather-measuring, 1 VEHICLE ENTRY
steel-framed, mechanical system, consisting of three wings, 02 03 2 VEHICLE ENTRY 3 CAR PARKING FOR SIX CARS 6 STAIRS SURVEYOR Spencer Holmes
each of which changes its angle of incline, based upon the TO BASEMENT
readings received from barometers, which measure the 01 Nørrebro CAR PARK VIA TO GROUND- 4 PLANT AND FIRE SERVICE 7 LOBBY GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANT
atmospheric surroundings. In use, the roofs are multi-purpose: Folkets Park RAMP DOWN QUALITY CURATEDFLOOR CAR PARK ROOM 8 GROUND-FLOOR
effective in protecting against flying embers and strong winds (People’s Park), VIA RAMP 5 LIFTS TENANCIES Tonkin + Taylor
steel-framed test house had withstood more than an hour have been proven to provide great refuge during the bushfire during a bushfire attack, and useful in retrieving water during ADAPTIVE LANDSCAPE DESIGN DIAGRAMS Copenhagen,
of exposure to man-made bushfire temperatures. The test season. Also, the encouragement of a non-combustible heavy rainfall periods outside bushfire season. In terms of the SWITCHING THE HARSH DANISH WINTER FOR a coherent response, holding events such as picnics designed by
revealed windows as a major challenge because large shutters envelope like steel or concrete does not add any fuel to the layered conception, they create a series of barriers which are two months’ exploring down under − courtesy of a and workshops to achieve the best for everyone. The Danish firm CONTENT ALWAYS TRAFFIC CONSULTANT Traffic Design Group
were required, thus limiting the size of glass allowed, which fire itself, unlike timber, with the roofscape and underfloor structured in a manner that is best tailored towards controlling grant from the Danish Art Foundation − sounds like ‘steel monster’ of the existing bridge across the park Spektrum
is not desirable to home-owners who want to enjoy their space being high-potential attack zones. and slowing down the bushfire. For instance, the outermost layers a darn good deal. But Spektrum Arkitekter’s partners, was retained to provide a framework to work with, Arkitekter. PLANNING CONSULTANT Boffa Miskell
views of the Australian bush. In terms of other materiality, the are agricultural, with grassy paddocks and paving, which do not Sofie Willems and Joan Raun Nielsen, weren’t the only supporting the continued existence of the park as a 02 Udeforsam-
application of timber for external treatments was not supported Fire specialist Greg Baker from BRANZ touched upon add much to fuel a fire. Firebreaks like these, encompassing the ones to benefit from their recent trip to New Zealand. home for activism and refugees, but enhancing it for lingshus, a UP TO DATE FIRE CONSULTANT Holmes Fire & Safety
by Ken, since it would require expensive solutions for it to the kinds of test conducted in order to receive suitability inner communities, provide effective shields towards the threat of The grant’s aim to ‘Share Your Practice’ provided the others to enjoy as well. recreational,
become fire retardant. for construction for fire, with flammability and combustibility bushfire, becoming sacrificial in the path towards safety. opportunity for Spektrum to present their socially- semi-outdoor ACOUSTICS Marshall Day Acoustics
being the two key characteristics tested. In order to meet the minded and rigorously evidenced-based approach to Indeed, Willems and Nielsen seem to thrive on community
architecture to audiences in Wellington, kicking off the process of picnics. They say that the process of hub in the CONTRACT ENGINEER Wareham Cameron + Co
the NZIA Wellington Branch’s 2016 ‘City Talks’ series, place making is akin to laying out your picnic blanket, small rural
ABOVE and at an informal breakfast in Auckland hosted by sitting lightly on the land and, then, adding layers of village of Summer Noon
A rendering of Architecture+Women•NZ. meaning to it, rather than activating broad, sweeping Fjelstervang.
“Topography, wind speed, wind direction, humidity and fuel load… are influencing factors Thomas Denhardt’s gestures that may have little to do with the site. The 03 Landscape Spring/Autumn
in bushfire severity. The best method of approach includes firebreaks which do not put Resilient Bushfire Spektrum Arkitekter is a young architectural social awareness of the space creates room for the sculptures in Noon
out a bushfire but, rather, limit the propagation of its threat.” – Scott Marchant. Community shown studio whose work integrates architecture, landscape people without imposing design aesthetics on them, Corten steel in
during bushfire architecture, urban planning and citizen involvement. but seems to let the response grow naturally from the Hedehusene Winter Noon
season. The Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Willems and Nielsen site. In their Udeforsamlingshus, a recreational, semi- Culture L11
Charles Clifton, a fire engineer from The University of exposure of 900 degrees celsius from a fire, when designing roofscape works began their Wellington talk with a discussion around outdoor community hub in the small rural village of Park, which APARTMENT L10 Views to Taranaki Wharf Precinct TARANAKI WHARF PRECINCT
Auckland, was also an advocate for steel-based construction, and building, he recommended consideration of the materials as a weather- architecture that maintains the user as a central and Fjelstervang, Spektrum helped the community create celebrates FLOORS L9 SHED 22
underlining the point that steel works differently in a system being used, the structural design itself and other systematic measuring, steel- integral component of their work, in cooperation, a building where the door is never locked − a design- the story of L8 CABLE STREET TE WHAREWAKA
rather than as individual components – shedding the load from measures to be employed, such as sprinklers. framed mechanical development and construction. On its project for the and-build process that we rarely see in New Zealand. Denmark’s OFFICE L7
‘heavy bits’ towards ‘lighter bits’ to maintain the building’s system, consisting Nørrebro Folkets Park (People’s Park), a site being left Thoroughly enjoyable and opening our eyes to a mining and FLOORS L6
structural integrity. Another point made was about securing To help me grasp an experiential understanding of what real of three wings, to decay since 2004, Spektrum worked with a diverse different way of design, Spektrum is one to watch industrial L5
boundaries between properties and bush of up to 100m, bushfire is like, Scott Marchant from the rural fire department each of which group of existing and former locals to try and form out for. heritage. LANE L4
similar to the designs for schools and playing fields, which in Silverdale, Auckland, revealed that topography, wind speed, changes its WEBSITE L3
wind direction, humidity and fuel load (the type of vegetation angle of incline, ADAPTIVE BUILDING DESIGN DIAGRAMS spektrumarki L2
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Work Work

Tarawera 03
High School

01

RTA Studio Architects’ 02 04
bold and innovative
design has supported PUTAUAKI Justine Harvey interviewed Rich Naish about the college, in order to establish a new school on the 01 Students
the transformation of 13 RTA Studio’s design for Tarawera High School. site that would cater for Years 7 to 13 – combining the occupy the
a previously troubled two campuses basically. An Establishment Board of entrance
school in Kawerau, in 10 12 Justine Harvey: What was your vision for the Trustees (EBOT) was created and they had to advertise canopy, which
the Bay of Plenty. 7 design? Rich Naish: The background was that all the staff positions, to which existing staff could is a perfect
8 5 9 Kawerau is a very poor community and Tarawera reapply. When Tarawera High School opened, they were frame for the
Text JUSTINE HARVEY 11 High School is a decile 1 school. The original school short on staff but, this year, they have teachers applying local maunga
Photography PATRICK REYNOLDS [Kawerau College] was in decline and the truancy rate to work there when they aren’t even advertising for staff. Putauaki. A
TARAWERA RIVER 4 was around 50 per cent and the staff had lost interest. learning house
LEFT MEETS THE COAST When we first walked around the original buildings, When we first were assigned the job and became is seen to the
RTA Studio has 3 there were only about three or four students in some involved, there was a lot of controversy in the left-hand side.
designed these 1 2 classes. The actual demographic of the school is about community – a lot of disappointment that the 02 The
bright-yellow 90 per cent Maori, even though the town is about 50 intermediate had shut down and because teachers verandah of
Innovative Learning MAKETU per cent, so that’s a story in itself. and principals had lost their jobs – so we pretty much the vibrant
Environments for the arrived during a very difficult time. wharenui,
students attending SITE PLAN 4 FOOD TECHNOLOGY 6 STAFFROOM 8 SENIOR SCHOOL 10 SPECIAL NEEDS/ 12 ASPHALT COURT Where I grew up in Waverley in South Taranaki, which also acts
Tarawera High 1 ENTRANCE CANOPY 5 WHARENUI AND 7 MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNING HOUSE HEALTH 13 ASTROTURF many of the Pakeha children went away to boarding We first met with the EBOT to discuss their vision as a technology
School. 2 ADMINISTRATION school and the local high school was eventually for the school. Kaumatua advisor Sonny Rua talked hub.
3 PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY LEARNING HOUSE 9 GYMNASIUM closed because of a dwindling roll. The previous about ‘turning a new page’ – a new beginning, starting 03 Pop-ups
11 EXHIBITION SPACE high school [Kawerau College] was closed because of afresh but acknowledging the past. That really stuck in the roofs of
population decline in the town. The Ministry closed with me as a genesis statement. Other things that the learning
one primary school and the intermediate, as well as stuck were the Tarawera River nearby and the local houses draw
mountain, Putauaki. To cut a long story short, we liked light into the
the idea of incorporating leylines. interior spaces.
04 The front
elevation of
the wharenui
or technology
house.

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FAR LEFT AND
BELOW: Harbour
View House by
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Kevin Hawkins Photography

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Nuralite Takes E2 Compliance Seriously

Simon Devitt

We are proud to announce that Patrick Reynolds
Nuralite has obtained CodeMark
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Nuraply 3PM system. speaking, what does this mean concrete substrate – a slope Christchurch. Nuraply 3PM double
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moisture from the home, is building his own home roof to seal it.” the release of moist air from
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for the occupants. talked to Scott Harris, an There are two extraction far preferable to after-market
experienced roofer, on how vents (HV160) and two sanitary mushroom type roof vents that
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in-house ventilation. As BRANZ issue, Scott recommended efficiently remove moisture from roof and additional flashings to
building physicist, Stephen Metrotile’s integrated vent David’s new home. He said retain the roof’s weathertight
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underlays are silent performers homes needing to breathe and you to get the most out of your TOP: Aluband is tough
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Design Options for Frameless Glass Balustrades

As societal needs change and 2. Toughened laminated safety be placed on the glass itself advising architects throughout
technology advances, the New glass with top capping or indicating that this stiff interlayer the country that there are
Zealand Building Code and interlinking brackets eliminates the need for three options in relation to the
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