Journal

Notes on building well.

A few thoughts on the materials we choose, the way we design and the realities of developing new homes in Auckland.

Why we build with minimalist concrete

Concrete is honest. It carries load, holds warmth and asks for very little in return. Here is why it sits at the heart of how we build.

Resource consent is where good developments are quietly won or lost. A plain-English look at what it is and why it takes the time it does.

The warmest homes are not the ones with the biggest heaters. They are the ones designed to catch and keep the sun. Here is how it works.