News

May 11

Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2022

The team at Pacific Environments are looking forward to a shared Pink Ribbon Breakfast (although, this year we are doing it at lunchtime - a Pink Ribbon Lunch!) This is something we have done for a few years now, and I think its something we all look forward to participating... read more →
Dec 14
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Dec 08

Join the team

Join the team - Pacific Environments are on the look out for an experienced NZ Registered Architect, as well as an Intermediate/Senior Architectural Designer to join our team. Is this you? Our people and team culture are very important to us and our clients. The right candidate will have the... read more →
Nov 25

Musings on Colour in Architecture

By Sarah Eising, Pacific Environments Marketing and Graphics.   I’ve been thinking about colour a lot lately, especially colour in Architecture. Maybe it’s because we’re moving into the warmer months and the grey haze of winter is lifting. Maybe it’s because colour can influence your mood. Maybe it’s because I... read more →
Nov 18

Toitu Carbonzero Certified

Pacific Environments is proud to announce that we are a Toitu Carbonzero Certified organisation in line with ISO-14064-1. Our current footprint is 13.26 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents. This is the start of our carbon reduction story, and we hope to reduce this footprint by at least 20% by 2030.... read more →
Sep 20

It’s World Green Building Week

Did you know that its World Green Building Week this week? Building sustainably is something our team are passionate about. We believe in the practical application of environmentally sustainable design to suit a project brief and budget. Our award winning design for the Waiheke Island Library is a great example... read more →
Sep 14

Clearwater Quays is coming along nicely

As you can see from the photos (taken on a beautifully clear Christchurch day, before lockdown), the Clearwater Quays mass timber apartment building is progressing at a fast pace! The construction of the beautiful curving staircase is a work of art. Photos courtesy of Phil T. Find out more about... read more →
Aug 17

2021 Best Awards

The 2021 Best Awards Finalist's have been announced, and Pacific Environments are on the list! Pacific Environments have 2 projects in the 2021 Best Awards finals including Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini, the Takanini Library and Community Hub which made the finals for 2 categories, the Public and Institutional Spaces... read more →
Jul 23
Arahoe School

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 →