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Rather than build high, the developers of the Axa Centre chose to build horizontally, creating a groundscraper more akin to a college campus than a corporate hub

Kumutoto Public Space Development has turned Wellington's once neglected wharf areas into thriving hubs of pedestrian activity

Membership to IES: The Lighting Society allows established and emerging lighting designers to gain insight, education and recognition in a specialised community

A love of speed inspires a dynamic facade and creates a bold presence in a rapidly growing commercial precinct

A fireplace, high boundary walls and adjustable louvres ensure this cosy courtyard is inviting even on cooler evenings

Layered planting brings structure and depth to this city garden, creating a series of tranquil outdoor living spaces while concealing an awkwardly shaped site

The meadow on the roof is probably the most readily apparent feature, but this new Seattle library is green to its very roots. It's also an educational tool for sustainable design initiatives

Keeping students cool in the summer and warm in the winter is obviously a major concern at a university this work was undertaken by Hastie New Zealand

With a floating roof design and transparent double-glazed walls, this Central Otago house by ADNZ designer Gary Todd is at one with the natural environment

New, lighter prestressed concrete products are allowing architects and engineers to specify longer spans and even add more floors to multi-level developments

A pool is the perfect antidote to a hot, humid Kiwi summer. Freedom Pools can have you in the swim in no time at all

A high school shows how buildings can adapt to climate change, by using tried-and-true principles of passive design