Design stories
Calabrio, the workforce management company, has appointed Joel Martins as its new CTO to lead its global technology and product management teams.
PALO IT appoints Xavier Rizos as Global Chief Strategy and Impact Officer in a newly-created role to expand tech for good strategy.
Meinhardt Group, a global design, engineering, project and construction management firm has named Go Yang San as Managing Director for Singapore.
Mark Kempson has been appointed as the consultancy and design head at a company aiming to seize new opportunities in the AV, UCC and Collaboration market.
Developers face 16 new minimum tests under a consultation that could reshape New Zealand green building certification from mid-2024.
Judges hailed the Tasmania-built clifftop home as a once-in-a-lifetime project at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards in Hamilton Island.
Videonetics appoints Ashish Goyal as Director of Software Engineering and Development, bringing 18 years of leadership experience to the role.
Renovation spending has surged to its highest level since 2019, with New Zealand homeowners budgeting more despite rising material costs.
Auckland’s waterfront mega-project clinched the top prize after beating 108 rivals, with judges praising its economic and social benefits.
Judges praised the low-energy Jack’s Point build for self-sufficiency and craftsmanship, sending DCD through to November’s national awards.
Minimum accessibility standards could make new homes easier to use for ageing Australians, while adding little cost to builders.
Guests will see more touchless entry, easier-to-clean surfaces and flexible layouts as hotels redesign to curb infection risks and crowding.
Companies may rethink desk assignments, cleaning routines and remote working as pandemic-era habits reshape office design and technology.
Sustainability and wellbeing are reshaping workplaces, with firms adopting greener materials, softer palettes and more homely layouts.
They can lift air quality, insulation and wellbeing at home and in offices, while also trimming noise, heat and energy costs.
Early input from facilities managers could cut costs and improve new buildings' long-term quality, according to a BRANZ report.
Tighter sustainability rules are forcing developers to rethink procurement, as squeezed design budgets are eroding building quality and long-term value.
Larger office buildings could cut heating and cooling costs as revolving doors curb air loss and drafty chimney effects, experts say.
Builders can win buyers by balancing style, function and efficiency in kitchens, as appliance choices help projects stand out in a tight market.
From dog runs to mezzanine pods, these ten workplaces show how design can boost comfort, privacy and productivity for employees.
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