News

Jul 23

Innovative Learning Environments

“A learning environment is not just about property. It’s about the social, pedagogical, and physical elements in the whole school aligning and aiming for positive educational outcomes.” - Ministry of Education - A new environment for learning Alongside changing teaching methodologies, our learning environments are also changing. There is a... read more →

Collaboration

Jul 14

Working towards carbon net zero.

Pacific Environments has signed up with Toitū Envirocare’s ‘Carobonzero’ assessment and certification programme. Why Carbon Net Zero? As founding signatories to Architects Declare NZ, Pacific Environments are committed to the continuous improvement of our sustainable working practices. Achieving carbon net zero is a natural progression of this commitment. A first-hand... read more →

Sustainability

Jun 24

Pink Ribbon Breakfast

Pacific Environments took part in a Pink Ribbon Breakfast fundraising event yesterday, raising $1000 for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. The team did a stellar job of the catering! Breakfast options ranged from Shakshouka (poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce), croissants, cakes, buns and pikelets and the 'bring a... read more →

Community

Jun 16

Pacific Environments Team at Trees for Life planting day

Trees for Survival

Three of the Pacific Environments team joined the Trees for Survival planting day alongside Waikowhai Intermediate School this week. Pacific Environments, with the help of the Rotary Club have sponsored the school's involvement in Trees For Survival for the past 2 years. The team thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to get... read more →

Community

Jun 11

Waiheke Library makes itinerary

If you are looking for some walking tour inspiration, the Waiheke Library is on this months Architecture Now itinerary. A celebration of local architecture and heritage, the program is supported by the Dulux Colours of New Zealand. Andrew Barrie and Julia Gatley take us to some of the best essential... read more →

Architecture, Cultural Heritage

May 31

New Faces

It's been a busy year! We are very pleased to introduce new architectural staff members Yao, Emily, Daniel, Claudia and Jovi. Head to our meet the team page to spot the new faces.

Architecture, Pacific Environments

May 24

Escape to the canopy

Pete Eising has written an evocative introduction to this beautiful new book, Tree Houses: Escape to the canopy. The book is a collation of tree house architectural projects from around the world by Images Publishing. Amazon describes it as 'Richly Illustrated with lavish full-colour photographs of creative tree houses, all... read more →

Architecture, Pacific Environments

May 11

Ngāti Ōtara Park Multi-sport Centre

Phillip Howard and Mathew Philip attended the opening of the Ngāti Ōtara Park Multi-sport Centre on the weekend. The project has been ten years in the making, so the local communities anticipation of this day was high. Mathew described the experience as humbling. Having worked on the project for the... read more →

Architecture, Artwork, Collaboration, Pacific Environments, Weaving Community

May 05

The future of housing?

Our population is getting ready for retirement, with people living longer and having fewer children. At face value, it might make sense to just keep building more retirement villages and aged care facilities. But is that the best option for our elderly population, our younger generations, and our society? It’s... read more →

Retirement

Apr 22

It takes two to Tukutuku

Pacific Environment’s Mathew Philip not only learnt the fine art of weaving, but also about the history of the land as he worked in collaboration with Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki artist Tessa Harris on the Ngāti Ōtara Park Multisport Clubrooms last week. The façade patterning and stitching designed by Tessa,... read more →

Architecture, Collaboration, Cultural Heritage, Pacific Environments, Weaving Community