Build & Renovate 24

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Designing your

forever home

Why wouldn’t you build it to last a lifetime?

Clean Lines Brilliant bathrooms

Creating great spaces Larger homes need not be expensive to run

Inner city

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Chef’s delight Kitchen design to die for

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Contents

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6 LIFE AND STYLE

18 CLEAN LINES

Bits, bobs and baubles

22 CREATING GREAT SPACES

Larger homes don’t need to be expensive to run

12 INNER CITY STYLE

Space saving apartment design

29 CHEF’S DELIGHT

Kitchen design to die for

14 GABLE SILHOUETTE

A home created for living

16 DESIGNS OF DESIRE

Inspiring interior ideas

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30 DESIGNING YOUR

FOREVER HOME

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Brilliant bathrooms

8 CASA MODERNO Taking big and bold to the next level

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Why wouldn’t you build it to last a lifetime?

SALES MANAGER

32 WHY SUPERHOMES WORK

The movement normalising excellence

44 MAKING THE MOST OF

ANY SECTION

Creating you own breathtaking landscape

48 CARING FOR YOUR PATCH

Maintaining a sprawling lifestyle block

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Lifestyles

Lifestyles

By Lydia Truesdale

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MacBook Air 2019 The most loved Mac is about to make you fall in love all over again.

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Apple Watch Series 5 Released September 20, you’ve never seen a watch like this before. The Apple Watch Series 5 model debuts an always-on retina display, built-in compass, S5 processor and 32GB storage. When it comes to design, you can choose any case and any band, for any style you want.

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Eco Ideas

How to bring any room to life

Living rooms

Get back to nature indoors.

Greenwalls applied to internal walls, particularly in living spaces, offer a surprisingly high level of insulation. In winter they keep the warm air in and in summer they keep the hot air out.

Indoors or out, a greenwall, or living wall, not only beautifies the space, it also improves the air quality and can improve the mood of anyone in the vacinity.

Kitchens

The important thing about plant selection when it comes to kitchens is to opt for plants which are aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

There are a few things you need to take into consideration prior to installing a greenwall in your home, whether it’s indoors or outdoors.

The first is, do you currently have access to water, light and airflow?

If not, is it going to be an extra cost to install plumbing, lighting or fans?

Secondly, will the plants you like thrive in the space that you’ve chosen? Plant selection is key, and every space will require a different pallet design.

Mark Paul, founder of The Greenwall Company, shares his tips for each room he’s installed greenwalls and greenroofs:

Bathroom

Greenwalls in bathrooms are great for improved air quality and the removal of toxins. They are becoming more and more popular following recent TV series showing them.

The roof Outdoor rooms

An outdoor greenwall can be a great way to not only hide tired/ old fencing or an ugly wall, but also provide privacy from your

neighbours. If planted correctly with high reaching plants in the top section of the wall, you’ll be able to create extra height and privacy without council approval.

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Applying a greenroof will capture stormwater in addition to other benefits including, softening a hard roof surface, improved air quality and insulation.

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Hot Homes

Casa Moderno This stunning design, nestled quietly in Fendalton, is arguably one of the most striking homes built in the city for some while.

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Hot Homes

The home, Casa Moderno, was designed by Sheppard & Rout Architects and meticulously constructed by Gregg Builders.

The centrepiece is the doubleheight entranceway, crowned by a dramatic Arabescato marble spiral staircase, with stunning artwork displayed in the mezzanine gallery above.

Expansive open-plan living areas unfold across the breadth of this spacious home, arranged in zones to cater for family living and entertaining, while the interior is designed to flows seamlessly to the landscaped grounds and exterior living spaces.

The state-of-the-art kitchen is designed around a monumental cantilevered island, also of Arabescato marble.

In terms of scale, Casa Moderno has plenty to boast about, including an indoor swimming pool, seven bathrooms, four ensuite bedrooms, a six car

garage and several rooms, which can be configured to accommodate guests.

The scope of the property is something to behold in itself, with the home exceeding 900sqm, sitting on a 3,000sqm site.

Constructed over two years, the attention to detail is a credit to Gregg Builders, as is the design to Sheppard & Rout.

The home is already a winner of the Registered Master Builders’ Canterbury Regional Supreme Award, and is a national finalist in the RMB House of the Year Awards 2019, in the Resene New Home over $2 million category.

National winners for the House of the Year Awards 2019 will be announced in Auckland on Saturday 23 November.

For more information on those who brought the concept to life, visit: www.sheprout.com and www.greggbuilders.co.nz.

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Our Homes

Our keen appetite for renovating New Zealand is a nation of home improvers, with nearly half of renovators saying it’s important to do up their home to increase its value and sell.

An online survey of more than 800 homeowners found that 37 percent of property owners have undertaken renovations in the past two years, 20 percent are currently renovating, and 28 percent are considering renovating in the next 12 months.

“Kiwis have always loved a renovation job, but what we could be seeing right now is more people taking advantage of low interest rates to fund home improvement rather than selling and entering a challenging housing market,” he says.

“A range of funding options may be available for renovators, including topping up their existing mortgage, or redrawing on a revolving home loan.”

When asked why they’re choosing to renovate rather than move house, 18 percent say it’s impractical or too much effort to move, 17 percent say they can’t afford to move, and 17 percent say there are too few homes on the market they’d want to buy.

When asked why it’s important to renovate their home, 74 percent of current or future renovators say they want to improve their home, 47 percent say they want to raise its value and sell, and 37 percent say they want to change its aesthetics.

Westpac NZ chief experience officer, Shane Howell says with the right advice, improvements can be a great way to enhance a home’s characteristics and add value.

Shane’s advice to homeowners looking to renovate is to have a clear goal around what they are trying to achieve, set a plan and then stick to it.

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A range of funding options may be available for renovators, including topping up their existing mortgage, or redrawing on a revolving home loan.

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- Westpac NZ chief experience officer, Shane Howell

“If the aim is to increase comfort, energy efficiency, or make your home more liveable, make sure you can achieve this on your budget. If your aim is to increase value then it would probably be a good idea to seek advice from a valuer beforehand,” he says.

Twenty-seven percent of homeowners say they’ve purchased a property that needs work, while 24 percent profess to simply enjoying DIY. “We’re encouraged to see that 28 percent of renovators think it’s important to make their home more energy efficient.

“We’re supporting the Government’s insulation and clean heating programme by waiving the establishment fee for any home loan top up or personal loan for insulation as part of the Energywise programme.

“As well as reducing your environmental footprint, making your home energy efficient can raise its value and lead to long term cost savings.”

Fewer than one in three homeowners (32 percent) say they haven’t renovated their home in the past two years and have no plans to do so.

Home Trends

A world of choice Home consumers want it all The 2019 Auckland Home Show revealed that home consumers want the best of both worlds.

Exhibitions & Events NZ general manager, Amanda Magnus says the show revealed key themes which are showing up again and again.

High tech that’s green tech Just because you love high tech, doesn’t mean you don’t care for the planet! Much of the technology we’re seeing is aimed at reducing energy consumption of the entire home, while still enabling a connected lifestyle like never before.

Almost every new device claims a lower power usage. Smart Home controllers are designed to reduce energy by turning off lights and heaters, to close blinds at dusk to keep in the heat. The best new televisions also boast of lower power consumption, and stunning new pendant lights are low energy LEDs. Connected, yet off the grid The connected home can be disconnected too! Interest in solar is at an all-time high, whether it is to just heat your hot water cylinder when the sun shines, through to full home systems,

with electrical storage batteries and more.

Consumers are showing their green side in their interest in gas for cooking or central heating, as well as passive high-rated insulation in walls, ceiling and floors, double glazing and more.

Big or little While the floor space of a modern home continues to grow, with huge matching stoves, multi-headed showers, fixtures and furniture, the tiny house movement continues to kick on.

It’s a case of go big or go (tiny) home, with many exhibitors showing their compact side next to their larger statement items.

And does smaller mean lower quality? Not a chance, with some of the smallest solutions reflecting design brilliance and economy of scale.

Tiny trailer house owned by Tom and Shaye Boddington in West Auckland.

Renovate and ask questions later The high cost of building means that consumers are emboldened to put more investment into renovation. And the show was

full of renovation options, from retrofit windows and double glazing, new roofing, cladding and insulation options through to replacement flooring, linings and waterproofing.

Colour is back It is often said that when the economy is tight, people seek out inspiration in other aspects of their life – so perhaps that’s why after several decades of Scandi and beige and white, the interior of a home is now bursting with living colour. From the walls and carpets to tiles and cushions, the trend towards ‘maximalism’ means you can splash out like never before.

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Apartment Living

Inner city

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We work with you from initial design concepts right through to installation, so at every stage of the process you can expect top quality service and exceptional craftsmanship from our experienced team.

Formatt Bespoke Joinery is based in Queenstown and services the Central Otago region.

Our joinery is crafted on site at our Queenstown factory by highly skilled craftsmen using the latest in computerised cutting equipment – quite literally cutting edge technology.

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Apartment Living The apartments are constructed from quality materials, designed to last, and focus on being cost effective to construct.

Internal spaces are comfortably spaced, with the upper storey apartments within the lofted roof reminiscent of European apartments.

The design, by Greg Young of Young Architects, won the Residential Multi-Unit Dwelling

Award at the 2019 Canterbury/ Westland Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards.

Judges said, “the designer has successfully created four tiny single-bedroom units of rare spatial quality.

“Spatial interest and outdoor entertaining spaces have been cleverly packed into compact plans under a memorable triplegable roof.”

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Architecture

Gable Silhouette This executive home, inspired by the work of Sir Miles Warren, won Greg Young of Young Architects a major award at the Canterbury/ Westland Regional ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards.

The project called ‘Gable Silhouette’ won the Residential New Home over 300sqm Architectural Design Award, and also the Residential Interiors Architectural Design Award.

A simple family home in the suburb of Merivale, the design’s focus was on the enjoyment of living in it, rather than impressing the neighbours.

It is a simple home, concentrating on the beauty of its symmetry, and the materials used in it.

The internal spaces are designed to be warm and welcoming, focussing on their purpose and their surroundings. The aesthetic has been inspired by the early work of Sir Miles Warren and the architecture of Central Otago, for this reason a simple gable form was chosen for the home.

Judges said that Greg had done an excellent job of successfully placing a large executive home, while maintaining a single gable, on a long narrow site.

“The use of braces and straps on trusses introduces a strong graphic element and the roof line adds a shadowing element to the look and feel,” the judges said.

Another project designed

by Greg Young, of four apartments titled ‘Hereford Apartments’, received the Residential Multi-Unit Dwelling Architectural Design Award.

Every year, the ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards celebrate innovative, sustainable and exceptionally designed projects from around New Zealand. This year, 22 awards were given to 13 designers from the Canterbury region.

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Interior Ideas

New Zealand’s outstanding kitchens and bathrooms were celebrated at the 2019 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards.

This year, 19 beautiful kitchens and bathrooms created by 15 of the most talented designers in the country were recognised.

The National Kitchen and Bathroom Association Excellence in Design Awards are a celebration of excellence, innovation, creativity, quality craftsmanship, and inspiring design in the sector.

Designs of desire

NKBA president Jared Dinneen says this year’s designs demonstrate the exciting role kitchens and bathrooms play in giving a home wow factor.

“Excellent kitchen and bathroom design have to be a top priority for anyone looking at building new or renovating a home.

“The incredible designs from the 2019 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards demonstrate just how important a quality, well planned and executed kitchen and bathroom is to the balance and the overall aesthetic of a home.

“It is exciting to see NKBA designers creating kitchens where the client is passionate about great design, manufacturing, appliances and finishes,” Jared say

A Modern Touch of Retro

This mid-century retro-style kitchen has been designed for an architectural 1960s home.

A black and timber colour palette achieves the desired aesthetic, while melamine and Formica Laminate finishes were selected for nostalgic and budget reasons.

Black overlay pull handles help to reduce finger marking on the black melamine doors and deliver a clean look. A custom open shelving décor unit above the coffee nook packs a visual punch.

Open shelving around the rangehood cabinet creates an interesting view through to the dining room. The design won the Wellington Chapter Kitchen Recognition Award.

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Interior Ideas

Bowled Over The bathroom design has been grounded with the use of steel, which complements the vertical heated towel rails. The steel starts as a negative detail between the concrete benchtop and the cabinetry; it then flows downwards and floats under the cabinetry creating a space for towel storage.

It cleverly angles to maximise detailing aesthetic and airing of towels. The rectangular basin makes a bold visual contrast against the black tiles, dark wallpaper and the concrete vanity top.

This design won the Southern Chapter Bathroom Recognition Award.

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Bathrooms

Clean lines

This dramatic master ensuite sets the tone for the rest of the master suite, and from the minute you walk in, it delivers real wow factor with many memorable elements.

Through dramatic lighting, the designer has created a space that highlights the tile texture in a sophisticated and outstanding way. The creative mirror detailing is stunning and just adds to this accomplished and truly unique bathroom design.

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throughout the rest of the home, and also to provide a light, fresh backdrop for the timber and pops of blackened steel.

The layout of the ensuite includes a spacious shower with twin rain heads, as well as a double vanity unit with two deep drawers. The clients wanted lighting that was both effective, but also fun and accentuated the drama and detail throughout the space.

The timber feature tile is lit from wall to wall to highlight the tonal changes and texture, while the low-level lighting under the vanity is used to create soft, ambient light to move throughout the space at night.

Designed by Michelle Quinn of Lume Design, the design called ‘Waimairi Beach House’ won the Supreme Bathroom Design award at the 2019 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards.

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Renovation & Restoration

Home spa happiness

How to create a small-space sanctuary you’ll never want to leave Gone are the days where the bathroom was purely a functional space. Modern bathrooms are becoming a place to linger longer and enjoy day spa-like ambience at home.

And while we may dream of a spacious bathroom with a double walk-in shower, free-standing bath and twin basins, the reality is sometimes we have to make the most of a small space.

This means putting every inch of available space to good use. Celebrating 160 years of experience, IXL, experts in bathroom products, give their clever tips to maximise your space and still enjoy the feeling of luxury on a smaller scale.

Go all white When in doubt, opt for white. An all-white colour scheme instantly maximises a small space and adds a relaxing spa-like vibe, turning your bathroom into a serene sanctuary.

Pops of natural greenery will complement the white and add to the day spa feel. To create escapism, add hanging indoor plants or large potted plants in corner spaces to bring the outside in.

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When most people think spa, they think of a large, lavish freestanding bathtub. However, if you’re lacking space, investing in a modern shower system can provide just as much luxury with a fraction of the footprint.

Many shower systems now have all the bells and whistles to give you a spa-like experience, including massage, every time you step inside. If you can’t afford to splash out on a high-tech shower system, a rain showerhead can feel just as grand.

With every hot shower comes steam. Therefore, ventilation is key in a bathroom given it is such a damp space. Be sure to prevent the build-up of mould, and allow your towels to dry with proper ventilation.

Storage is key A floating vanity is a great solution for a small space as it can make the bathroom feel more spacious. Installing large drawers inside the vanity, rather than shelves, can also maximise storage. For extra counter space, opt for wallmounted tapware.

Make the most out of an unused space by creating inshower, recessed shelving. This not only provides additional storage, but looks great.

See the light Good lighting is crucial in bathrooms to not only add atmosphere, but for practical tasks such as putting on makeup or shaving. A combination of natural light and warm, soft lighting is ideal.

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Grand Designs

Creating

great spaces

By Sheppard & Rout Architects associate director, Jonathan Kennedy

In a day and age where humble and modest dwellings are flavour of the month amongst architectural critics, larger, high-end homes are still what many clients aspire to.

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Grand Designs With the advent of energy efficient appliances, lighting and heating systems, together with higher levels of insulation and smart passive design techniques, larger homes aren’t always more expensive to run.

It has been common to see larger sites in Canterbury carved-up and subdivided but, for those that go against the grain, the real value is in those sites that retain their land, gardens and outlook.

These sites are fast becoming the desirable ones.

Smaller, modest homes aren’t always what clients are after – often our clients have large families, pets, and stunning sites that deserve homes that stretch out and into the landscape.

In recent years, Sheppard & Rout has completed many larger, highend homes.

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At this level of the market, clients understand the value of incorporating energy efficient systems into their homes – solar

power is one such example which offsets running costs and can even pay for itself in just a few years.

By putting more insulation into the home, they are also kept cooler in the summer, and warmer in the winter, which means less power is required.

Larger homes often allow our clients the freedom to really flex both their and our own artistic thoughts.

Rather than being constrained to one or two ideas, the scale of these projects allows different moods to be created across the home – from dark, moody powder rooms to bright and airy doubleheight living spaces.

This contrast of scale and materiality within the house can really add drama to the designs.

One area of design that needs specialist attention on larger homes is the integration of mechanical and electrical installations.

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Grand Designs

Larger homes often allow our clients the freedom to really flex both their and our own artistic thoughts.

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In smaller houses, it’s not such a concern to have separatelyswitched lights or independent heating/cooling systems but, in larger homes, it’s important to make sure our clients can efficiently control their homes with fully or semi-automated systems.

This not only includes lighting systems that can control various lights around the house from a single point, but also heating/cooling systems that will talk to one another and be remotely controlled when away from the house.

It has been a common trend in our larger homes to include for a pool and/or spa.

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Grand Designs We will always recommend that larger houses be heated with a hydronic system such as wet underfloor heating or radiators – these systems provide a much more comfortable and temperate environment.

The beauty of these systems is they can also be used in the winter months to heat the house, whilst in the summer switched over to heat the swimming pool.

The capital outlay is subsequently less through reduced equipment requirements.

However, this does need specialist input at the design stage to ensure all systems are talking to each other and space is properly allocated and designed for.

Another common request from our clients wanting larger homes, is to design for large windows to allow the best visual and physical connection with the outside environment.

The advent of argon-filled, Low-E double glazing means

much higher levels of thermal performance can be achieved with windows.

Thermally-broken aluminium window frames further increase this performance and, together with good passive design techniques, we can make the windows actually help with the thermal performance of the house.

Recent technical developments in building materials, together with wider client acceptance of modern design means the larger, high-end house is still something to aspire to and something Sheppard & Rout Architects always looks forward to being part of.

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Interiors

Chef’s

delight

This alpine kitchen in Lake Hayes is a fusion of oriental and commercial chic, with clean, straight lines, natural materials and earthy tones.

The kitchen features two islands.

At one end of the chef’s island is a cantilevered teppanyaki grill mounted in Ceasarstone.

On the pastry island, Ceasarstone along with marble has been used. A self-contained coffee making area affording sweeping views of the Remarkables is a special space within the home.

Many of the functional elements are hidden behind six-coat Ameron lacquered soft close doors and panels, however a ‘feature wall’ with a 2.25m tall by 3.25m long, six door glass fronted cabinet is on display.

Traditional Japanese sliding screens separate the kitchen from an informal dining and lounge area.

The kitchen space was designed by Stefan Sonntag of Masterwood Joinery and won the Supreme Kitchen Design award at the 2019 NKBA Excellence in Design Awards.

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New Homes

Designing your forever home

By Dulcie Brown, director of Foley Group Architecture

Foley Group has been designing homes for over 30 years. One of the first questions we will ask a new client is whether their new home will be their ‘forever home’.

This is an important part of the briefing stage, where you identify if the project is a stepping stone house or a home you see yourselves growing old in.

If you are lucky enough to have found your dream section, great schooling, lovely neighbours and community, why wouldn’t you design it to last a lifetime?

During the initial briefing, we try to understand how the clients live their lives – everyone is different.

We all have different focuses and ways of doing things. Is the kitchen the heart of the home, or does your life revolve around

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New Homes room can be designed to allow for future addition of wardrobes, making sure the furniture layouts can work as a family room or a master suite later on with only a few modifications.

the garden? Do you work from home, or is work the last thing you want to think about when you get home from a long day’s work? Are you looking for a private sanctuary, or an open-door home where the neighbours are welcome to pop in at any time?

We design homes which reflect how you live your lives now.

But how about in a few years or decades too? When the children have left home, how will you use the large kitchen, family room, and playground area in the garden?

By looking at not only how you wish to live now, but also how you see yourselves living in the future, we can start to plan your forever home.

The first decision may be single storey versus a two storey home.

We are lucky enough in New Zealand to often have the space to build single storey as a default.

If your section is smaller scale, a two storey design may be the only option.

Negotiating stairs can became a strain later in life, so a single storey home may well be preferable. If this cannot be accommodated, perhaps consider how a space downstairs could be modified in the future to minimise the need for going upstairs.

Could the family room be used as a master suite in years to come?

It can if this is considered during the design phase. The family

Can the downstairs toilet be positioned next to a small study or store room, so that it can be extended and remodeled into a downstairs shower room in the future? Could it be located in such a way that it becomes the ensuite for the future master bedroom, to create a wellconsidered luxury suite?

On a smaller scale, incorporating details such as level thresholds will not only give the impression of seamless indoor-outdoor flow now, it will reduce the number of trips and falls in later life.

Adding additional dwangs in the bathroom not only allows for adding future storage units or towel rails in the imminent future, but grab rails for ease of getting around in later life and staying independent for as long as possible.

In the kitchen, consider how much storage you will need now and in later life. Could the items you will see yourself using in later years be accommodated in low cupboards to limit having to climb up to reach objects in high cupboards?

Maybe you don’t see yourselves staying there for a lifetime, but maybe just while the kids are at home, is it likely that you will want to extend your house in the near future? Planning the best location for a future extension now will ensure minimal disruption later on.

Considering your future life now can save you from making a hard decision on having to leave your forever home in the future. Let us at Foley Group Architecture help you prepare for your life now and your life to come, so you can rest easy knowing you’re set no matter what life throws at you.

Foley Group Architecture (03) 3775 666 info@foleygroup.co.nz www.foleygroup.co.nz

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Why Superhomes work The movement to normalise excellence

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The Superhome Movement provides open source sharing of new technologies, innovations, and building techniques that help to deliver superior houses for everyone.

From its origins in Canterbury the movement has gained momentum nationwide and now comprises affiliated contributors from as far as Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch,

Bob Burnett is a proactive educator of why it’s important to have healthy homes. Many chronic health conditions are linked to sub-par housing like asthma, respiratory infections and mental health issues. These especially affect the most vulnerable in our society, such as children and the elderly with substandard housing also at the heart of energy poverty.

When advocating for higher home standards, the overarching key is health. According to World Health Organisation (WHO) standards, a home should be 18-21 degrees – preferably 21 degrees for the very young or elderly.

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Instigated by Bob Burnett and Martin Reilly four years ago, the Superhome Movement is a not-for-profit group of leading designers, builders, suppliers and other industry participants who collaborate and share ideas of how to create warm, healthy homes.

Bob Burnett Architecture is just one such affiliated company facilitating the awareness for improved living standards through the Superhome Movement.

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Upcoming Superhome events Superhome Workshop – Superwall and Panel Systems 20th November @ Council Civic Offices, First Floor Function Room, 53 Hereford Street, 4:30pm - 6:30pm (doors open at 4:15pm).

Superhome Bus Tour, December 6 These are very popular full day tours with lunch provided. A unique opportunity to learn from the expert designers and builders about some of the most innovative high-performance homes being built. For details visit: www.superhome.co.nz/events.

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The Superhome Movement opens up a variety of warm, environmentally sound homes to the public. This event has run in Christchurch annually since 2016 with tours in Auckland and Otago in 2018 and more planned nationally for 2020.

With almost all currently available show homes being presented by group-home builders, the Superhome Tours offer the public a rare chance to see homes that exceed the building code which are not normally available to the public.

BRANZ research shows 98 percent of new homes are built to building code minimum standards, therefore, falling short of the WHO standards.

Bob’s own experiences drove him to be an advocate for healthy homes. During the Christchurch earthquakes, Bob and his wife lost their innovative, energy efficient home in the Port Hills. His family were forced to rent unhealthy homes and, as a direct result, he saw that it seriously affected the health their young children.

“That was kind of an unwanted experiment that really highlighted the issue. My solution was the Superhome Movement – and to spread the message about the health issues caused directly by unhealthy homes,” Bob says.

One of the Superhome Movement’s primary modes for initiating behavioural change among the general public and the building industry is to showcase what is possible in energy efficient homes. This is done through the Superhome Tours which

Consumers, industry and local government can talk directly with Superhome participant builders, suppliers and designers on the tours. They can see and feel what a healthy, sustainable home feels like across a wide array of budgets, designs and neighbourhoods.

Every designer, builder and homeowner going on the tours can see how achievable it is to improve building standards. They also have direct access to the designers, builders and suppliers

of these homes to learn how to incorporate these innovations into their own homes.

The tours are followed up with workshops and seminars to promote a culture of continual improvement; foster collaboration though regular opportunities for learning, mentorship, connection, and sharing of innovative ideas; make consumers aware of the importance of building better and become educated in building standards.

Superhome Movement has a wall and panel systems workshop and bus tour over the next months. Visit the events section of the website for details or follow the active Facebook page, www.superhome.co.nz.

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Future-proofing your home Ecotectural Home Builders is future-proofing New Zealand homes to make them warmer, healthier and stronger.

Known for building the Black House, which was featured on TVNZ Grand Designs, Ecotectural broke ground by building the Superhome above a flood plain subjected to rising sea levels.

By using Formance structural insulated panels, Ecotectural was able to keep the house warm and quiet despite being near a busy highway.

Formance panels use a rigid air barrier instead of normal stick framing. If the exterior wall lining is regularly maintained, it can last indefinitely instead of the normal 10 to 15 years.

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In other countries, the building code goes by an airtightness instead of insulation rating, which gives a better understanding of how your home will perform.

“If you have a minimum requirement, everyone builds to that instead of anything beyond that to try and save money,” says Ecotectural managing director Daryl Combs.

Compared to the rest of the developed world, New Zealand is around 10 to 15years behind in terms of the building code.

While researching how to be a better home builder, he discovered The Superhome Movement.

He agreed with the ‘brave building standards’ of the movement and the philosophy of high performance housing, which is more cost-effective in the long run compared to the current building standards.

“We’re really big on quality and making the most of the cost

in housing. There’s design and products you can use where you won’t get much for your money, so we just try to be as practical as we can with our clients to get as much bang for their buck.

“The more time we can have for designing and working with our clients, the better.

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A coating system which specifically formulated for use over Supercrete AAC products. The diversity of Supercoat’s Acrylic technologies allowed it to be developed and refined for Roof Coating, Internal/ External walls, Waterproofing Agents and Acrylic Textures and Base Coats. In 2010 Supercoat released a full line of cementitious plasters and textures under the Supercoat brand.

The Superhome Movement “That’s really where it works out best, when we can be engaged in the design stage and actually work with our architects and engineers,” Daryl says.

Each build has a 10-year warrantee that covers the defects for the first two years, and all major structural defects for the other eight.

He also focuses on the practicality and functionality of the design and building process, which results in your home being built in a thorough and direct manner.

Not only that, but they offer a 10year maintenance schedule check.

Essentially, this is an annual WOF on your home to make sure it’s functioning as it should.

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are able to simplify construction, design and development using collaborative processes to create better solutions for our clients.

demonstrating our commitment to raising New Zealand building standards so that all homes are healthier and more energy efficient.

programme has enabled them to manage and reduce emissions as best they can, while still carrying out their day to day business.

Davis Ogilvie is an established development consultancy which originated in Christchurch in 1932, now with offices in Christchurch, Nelson, Greymouth and Timaru.

With an overall team of 90 staff, Davis Ogilvie works on a wide range of land development projects throughout the South Island.

Davis Ogilvie are excited to be part of the Superhome Movement and look forward to being involved in many innovative, sustainable building projects in the near future.

Davis Ogilvie has taken on a number of other initiatives to help minimise their impact on the environment including installing a 20kW solar power system in our Christchurch office, the use of Biofuel in all vehicles, promoting waste minimisation with an office based reuse and recycling programme and partnering with the Department of Conservation on various environmental management projects.

Davis Ogilvie became members of the Superhome Movement in early 2018,

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In additional, Davis Ogilvie have been part of the carboNZero programme since 2014, which further demonstrates their commitment to sustainable development. Their involvement in the carboNZero

The Superhome Movement With the growing education around New Zealand’s subpar building standards, Daryl has found that clients are looking for builders who don’t cut corners and deliver a high standard of housing.

You want a home that will suit you for years to come, not some box house that was constructed without care.

Clients saw Ecotectural’s stunning work on the Black House and realised that you didn’t need to compromise design or have inflated costs to have a high performance home.

Ecotectural is currently working on another Superhome that utilises Formance structural insulated panels, NK windows and doors that don’t compromise on design, and superior ventilation and air-exchange systems.

If you want a home that rises above and beyond minimum standards, Ecotectural is your choice in the Nelson and Tasman Bay area.

Their straightforward and quality home building continues to lead the way in futureproofing your home.

Ecotectural 79 Rowling Loop, RD2, Upper Moutere 021 498 446 daryl@ecotectural.co.nz www.ecotectural.co.nz

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Landscaping

Making the most of any section Breathtaking landscapes take time, care, and expertise. In order to get the landscape of your dreams, you want someone who uses imaginative techniques backed by professional experience.

Registered Master Landscapers (RML), previously known as Landscaping New Zealand, has been representing the landscaping industry since 1985.

The name change reflects the professional quality and standards required of their members.

Whether you need someone to design, build, manage, plant, maintain, or supply, there is a Registered Master Landscaper who can provide you the service you need.

They are passionate about the education and advancement of young landscape professionals throughout the landscaping industry.

Their commitment to supporting both established landscape professionals and emerging leaders of tomorrow is apparent with their different awards programmes, such as the Landscaper of the Year competition, the Young Landscaper of the Year and the Landscapes of Distinction awards.

One industry outreach drawing the attention of the community is the Young Landscaper of the Year awards. The awards, held at Luitjens Landscaping in Drury this year, brought in their biggest crowd to date. The venue was filled with supporters, sponsors, and people involved in the landscaping industry.

Registered Master Landscapers seeks to build the future industry leaders of tomorrow, and it’s apparent in the categories showcased at the awards under ‘Outstanding Achievement’, such as innovation, career

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development, communication, and leadership.

Recently, Registered Master Landscapers announced the winners of the now annual Landscapes of Distinction awards. The event seeks to highlight outstanding work completed by RML members; it celebrates the best of landscape design, construction, horticulture and maintenance.

Contestants showcased projects that combined the best of landscape design and construction,

as well as horticulture and revegetation projects. The Supreme Winner of the awards, Natural Habitats, showcased striking landscapes set against the urban sprawl of Goodside and B:Hive Smales Farm, the innovative co-working building in Auckland.

In the South Island, Goom Landscapes wowed with their work at High Country Zen at Terrace Downs, a residential landscaping project that utilised a combination of deliberatelyplaced shrubs and exotic plants to showcase the property.

Landscaping Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Landscapes of Distinction Awards! To see photos and more about the results, visit: www.masterlandscapers.org.nz.

Why choose a Registered Master Landscaper?

• All registered members are bound by the code of conduct

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• They actively recruit members based on an assessment of their standard of work • Promote the use of environmentally sound work practices and products.

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Supreme Winner: Natural Habitats Ltd Goodside and B:Hive Smales Farm

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Landscaping

Going with

the flow

When it comes to outdoor living spaces, creating a design that acts as a natural extension of the living area really is the way to go.

This isn’t so much a trend anymore, it’s more of a rule of thumb if you’re building or doing a serious renovation.

Using similar colour schemes indoors and out helps create a seamless appearance, and you can even use the same wood for the deck as you do indoors to induce a sense of visual continuity.

You can also design and decorate the outdoors to complement the interior and use sliding and foldable glass doors, large windows and glass walls to deliver an unhindered interface between both worlds.

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Landscaping

Reviving your outdoor oasis Now the warm weather has arrived, it’s the perfect time to resurrect your once loved patio, readying it for an influx of good friends, family and food.

So here are a few simple steps to return your patio to its former glory and into your perfect, private summer escape spot.

• Host an occasion without having to walk the length of one side of Hagley Park to get to the party by keeping tables and chairs in a space closer to where you are likely to serve food and drinks. An easy flow makes hosting simple and not an embarrassing story to tell later on • Bring the inside out – like how every room inside your home has a personal touch, style your patio to match your outdoor space. This reinforces the seamless flow of your home and creates a sense of cosiness.

Bring out potted plants, throws, cushions, candles, lanterns and rugs, and framed pictures to give your space an attractive lift and character

• Make sure you have sufficient tables, chairs, benches and storage, to ensure everyone has a place and will make serving much easier • Rain or shine Mother Nature can turn at any time, so it’s a good idea to prepare your outdoor space for the worst, as well as the best of weather. Integrate a screen or roof for overhead protection and use waterproof covers to protect furniture which tackle the issue of mildew, dirt and fading. When the party’s over, bring furniture inside to a suitable clean and dry area to keep it looking newer for longer • Gardens which include concrete areas don’t have to be boring.

Stone paving comes in different shapes, sizes and natural stone colours, so don’t be afraid to play around. To break up concrete areas and add texture to your landscape why not add gravel

• Soften areas by planting trees, plants and hedges, and use fences or walls to create privacy.

Hang up lightweight fabrics as an alternative way of breaking up space; blocks of walls and fences can make spaces feel small, whereas fabrics create a feeling of openness whilst still separating areas

• The outside area needs to be able to cater for different occasions. Incorporating elements, such as lighting, plants and space for entertainment will set the tone in whatever way you like. Think usability and multi-functional at all times.

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Caring for

your patch

Lifestyle block owners and town home owners are no different when it comes to employment, with most lifestyle block owners in the Canterbury area working in Christchurch.

By the time Christmas rolls around, everyone is looking to go away on holiday and relax with their loved ones.

Balancing work and maintaining a sprawling lifestyle block is a challenge unto itself. With the excitement and flurry of the holidays upon us, it can be easy to neglect your property, especially if you’re going away.

“You need to make sure the asset you’re leaving behind is safe as you leave it. If not managed properly, it’s fuel for fire to burn everything down,” Croy Lifestyle Block Management owner and operator, Doug Croy says.

Taking steps to fire-proof your lifestyle block, as well as ensuring your livestock stays bug-free, is key to mitigating a potential disaster.

Every land owner needs a management plan, whether it be a large or small scale operation As your property consultant, I can develop a custom land management plan to suit your land and your lifestyle.

As a benefit to you, your first consultation is free of charge.

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You have two options to take off the seed head:

it gets any real height about it,” Doug says.

• Hire a topper for the day and do it yourself

Lifestyle block owners not only need to insure their property with normal house insurance, but they can also take out insurance on things like fire and natural disaster.

This is not only to protect your property but your neighbour’s too.

• Hire a contractor that specialises in smaller properties.

Fire prevention Management of grass and the surrounding paddocks is essential in making sure your assets don’t go up in a blaze.

Spraying, topping, and animal management will ensure that your pasture stays greener longer, you get more feed value, and your asset is less of a fire risk.

Temporary electric fencing in the months leading up to your departure can help you manage the feed for your livestock, so you can use them as ‘moving lawnmowers’.

Having this electric fencing can keep your pasture tidy, as well as control the grass length.

As summer comes around and spring passes, the grass dries up when it finishes its reproductive cycle.

When that dry grass occurs on lifestyle blocks, it is rocket fuel for fire.

The seed head on the tops of grass might look great for indie-style Christmas photoshoots, but it is highly invasive and flammable.

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Make sure to spray the areas where the topper can’t reach, such as around fence lines and around the side of the property.

This is very important to do with permanent electric fencing; a short in the fence can create a spark, which can start a fire in the long dry grass which is touching the fence.

“It’s like using a lighter for a fire.

It’ll suddenly ignite itself. So the idea is to keep all your fence lines, all around the buildings and everything like that, and spray them out.

“Don’t leave it too late where it’s two to three foot high. You need to be doing it now before

It’s completely different from owning a house in Christchurch.

If your house burns down, your insurance is only responsible for your house alone.

“In the country situation, if they can prove you started that fire, you’ll be liable for anything and everything. The fire engine’s time, neighbour’s losses… the whole works,” Doug says.

While you may be spending a couple of hundred dollars on topping the paddock and spraying extraneous areas, you are potentially saving yourself a lot of time, heartache, and money.

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Livestock care WORMS As it warms up, it’s more likely your young lambs and calves can become infested with worms.

Worm eggs will attach themselves onto the grass and then hatch when it warms up. The larvae will then crawl up the grass and wait for the animals to eat it. From there, it’s a feast for the larvae to reproduce and grow.

“Most drenches, whether oral or pour-on, have a wide range of efficiency against the various types of worms that are normally there.

They have a pretty good kill rate, as far as that goes,” Doug says.

Here are some signs you see in animals when they have worms (especially calves): • They will be less frisky and more lethargic • Their faeces will be runny and a black to brown colour • They will look sick, similar to having the flu.

For those who have a lot of animals, you can buy drenches at your farm supply stores. This is not always the most cost-effective option for those with few animals.

To cater to lifestyle blocks, most country local vet clubs will have a service where you can pay for drenches by dose instead of buying the whole pack. If you only have a few animals, this option can save you around a hundred dollars to keep them safe from worms.

LICE Another thing to watch out for in your animals is lice. Lice is a major problem because it affects the animal’s health. The lice sucks blood out of the animal, and it tends to happen when the animal is under stress. Animals don’t cope as well as humans.

“There will be wool in the fence [from the sheep], and the calves scratch themselves so hard that the hair falls out in various places on their coats. Nine times out of 10, it’s lice. It’s very

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Most drenches, whether oral or pour-on, have a wide range of efficiency against the various types of worms that are normally there. They have a pretty good kill rate, as far as that goes.

transmittable. It works the same way; it hops from one animal to another,” Doug says.

The easiest fix for this is to use a pour on. For cattle, you pour it down their backs depending on their body weight. For sheep, it’s slightly different.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always need to shear before you use a pour on. It’s dependant on how much wool they have; some types of pour-on can be used on sheep with up to six months of wool.

FLIES An often-overlooked bug that also affects the animal is the fly. We are coming up to fly strike season

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when the grass grows and the temperature gets hotter with moist humid mornings, which are the ideal conditions for animals, mainly sheep and lambs to get fly struck.

You need to be proactive in preventing flies from laying eggs in the area where the lambs are tailed or where the animals have areas that attract flies.

Fly strike, or a blow fly maggot infestation, attacks swiftly. In this case, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and spraying the sheep early on with a recommended fly repellent will save you from chasing after infested animals especially leading into the holiday period.

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Best Practice

Sorting the pros from the cons If you’re considering embarking on a home renovation project, it literally pays to be aware of the costly repercussions of using the wrong people.

1. Shop around and obtain a range of written quotes before you decide.

2. Ask to see a tradespersons’ NZ Practising Licence and check the expiry date to see that it is current.

Choosing the right tradespeople when building or renovating is vital, says the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB). The PGDB and The Insurance Council of NZ have warned that mistakes are costly, and you could void your insurance.

PGDB chief executive Martin Sawyers says “New Zealand homes have a complex network of pipes and fittings that mix high pressures, high temperatures, gas, electricity and many other high-risk hazards which are dangerous and could potentially put your family’s health and safety under threat if handled incorrectly.

All authorised tradespeople must carry their NZ Practising Licence issued by the Board. Ask to sight it before any work begins.

Before using the services of a registered tradesperson:

As is the case with all industries and professions, it pays to make sure you’re getting what you pay for, and this is absolutely the case when it comes to tradespeople.

Tradespeople need to carry a current NZ Practising Licence – and consumers should ask to sight it to protect themselves.

Ask for the card

3. Check the authorisation class on the front of the tradespersons’ authorisation card to ensure that the type of work to be carried out is permitted by the licence.

“It makes good sense to protect yourself by ensuring you are using a qualified professional. Nothing is more important than the health and safety of your family and protecting what is one of the biggest investments you will make.”

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4. If the work is being undertaken by anyone other than a certifying tradesperson, check the name of the registered certifying tradesperson who is responsible for certifying/ verifying that the work is compliant and safe to be used.

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