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.
Good news. Abodo has achieved CodeMark certification for its range of naturally durable weatherboard cladding products.
There will be no rehab required for the new Longbush Ecosanctuary Welcome Centre. It will be clad in chemical free Heart Douglas fir – donated by Abodo Wood.
Abodo Wood will be presenting at the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) Green Room in August.
For those contemplating a raised access deck, there is good news ahead.
The “Ze House” is a unique project recently completed in Brittany, France.
A certified ‘living building’ is one that biologically enhances its environment and, as yet, none exist in New Zealand. That’s about to change with the construction of Ngai Tuhoe’s new headquarters.