Why We Design and Build the Way We Do – and Why People Buy the Homes They Buy
Picture two new houses on the same street: same size, same climate, built on similar plots. But inside…
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Affordable Housing
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Affordable Housing: Refers to housing deemed affordable to those with a median household income
New Great Zealand: What If We Started Again?
If we Started Again, What Could New Zealand 2026 Become? Part 1 of 2: The systems that hold…
Do You Need an Architect to Build a House? Why 98% Say No
Globally, less than 2% of houses are designed by architects. Could this become 10%? And what would our…
The Silent Killer of New Zealand’s Housing Industry
The Building Industry Is Dying – And Not for the Reasons You Might Think A long-term customer of…
Affordable Housing Is Achievable, But…
Listen to: Affordable Housing Is Achievable, But… Introduction: Why the Global Housing Crisis Isn’t Being Solved – And…
Why Panelised Construction is the KEY to Quality Affordable Housing
Today’s post challenges architects and designers to move beyond theoretical knowledge of panelised construction and actually implement it…
How Can Housing Departments and Developers Learn from Local Failures?
Why This Matters Now The housing affordability crisis affects everyone in the building industry. Housing departments struggle to…
How to Avoid Construction Scams and Overcharging – My Quick Guide
How to Avoid Construction Scams and Overcharging: A Client’s Guide In my 35 years working in the building…
The Housing Crisis Is a Leadership Crisis: Rethinking Affordability and Sustainability
Shooting From the Hip (again): Breaking Down Barriers for Affordable and Sustainable Housing The housing crisis is a…
An Affordable Home Self-Build Guide
Self-building can be one of the most rewarding journeys to homeownership, offering the opportunity to create a space…