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Idealog—in the ideas business

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Urban Design

Got some forward-thinking urban design nous in you?

If you’re an architect, designer, or engineer with some forward-thinking urban design nous on how best to re-build Christchurch, the British High Commission wants to hear from you. It’s launched two travel scholarships to the United Kingdom, giving ... More …


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Retrofitting

Why the retrofit market is the key to green growth

There are any number of ways to stimulate the green job market, but the World Economic Forum reckons investing in energy efficient upgrades for existing commercial buildings is a sure fire approach. Its new report,entitled 'A Profitable and Resource ... More …




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Architecture

Space age centre lands in Wellington

It’s been described as “space-age” in look and feel, but you only have to travel as far as Wellington to see the latest architectural endeavour from Athfield Architects – a $3.35 million undercover sports centre built on the grounds ... More …



It’s the future of farming, but not as you know it

The agricultural sector is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand, accounting for close to 48 percent of the country’s total emissions. Now Lincoln University has opened its Future Farming Centre in a bid to ... More …






50 ways to fight famine

Famine relief in the 21st century: eat like a refugee, stay off Facebook, set up a Twitter swear jar. More …