The Forest Industry Engineering Association’s (FIEA) independent Wood Innovations series has continued to provide a regular insight into new and emerging formulations, innovative new treatment processes, changing standards, international developments and issues that will impact on local operations along with opportunities for growth.
Tiny House fever appears to be gripping New Zealand. Small, designer homes seem to be cropping up all around the country – with many owners choosing to live in a ‘Tiny House’ prior to building their own, full size home.
New Zealand natural wood specialist Abodo Wood has scooped up the Green Economy Award at this year’s Green Ribbon Awards.
Te Uru Taumata – otherwise known as the Tuhoe Building, has recently scooped up more awards.
A recent study at the University of British Columbia and FP Innovations has established a link between exposure to natural wood surfaces and human health.
Abodo Wood has been announced a finalist in this year’s New Zealand Green Ribbon Awards.
The 2014 Air New Zealand Cargo Export New Zealand Awards were held last week in Auckland. The awards, designed to recognise New Zealand’s leading exporters, featured a range of innovative companies judged across seven categories.
A new New Zealand Government “wood-first” policy could encourage the use of wood as a primary construction material in new government buildings of up to four levels.
Abodo Wood has commissioned a new company bike with award winning Dutch company Sandwichbike.
Abodo’s “Raglan Sleepout” entry was highly commended at this week’s New Zealand Timber Design Awards.
New Zealand’s first “Living Building” home will soon be underway at Taylor’s Mistake in Christchurch.
In a rush of activity, the Te Wharehou o Tūhoe Building is almost complete. In an aim to become New Zealand’s first “Living Building” the structure will strive to meet stringent guidelines set down by the International Living Futures Institute.