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Architecture and Interior Design specialising in sustainable healthy energy efficient homes using Porotherm clay masonry construction and cladding systems.

Porotherm & CLIMAmur Clay Blocks will give you a lifetime of safe, sustainable and comfortable living space with very lo...
14/04/2022

Porotherm & CLIMAmur Clay Blocks will give you a lifetime of safe, sustainable and comfortable living space with very low maintenance – and they are Easter Bunny Approved.

Our team will take a quick (and deserved) break for Easter – our office will be closed from Friday (15/04) until Monday (18/04).

We hope you have a wonderful and safe Easter break!

We wish you a wonderful Christmas with your family and an amazing 2022 with great design and sustainable building.The Ma...
22/12/2021

We wish you a wonderful Christmas with your family and an amazing 2022 with great design and sustainable building.
The MacPherson Architecture Team

(We will take a break and be back 17th January, but feel free to email us with any enquiries you have during the break - we will get back to you once we’re back!)

Porotherm clay block Construction system is an innovative method of construction with the reassuringly traditional value...
21/12/2021

Porotherm clay block Construction system is an innovative method of construction with the reassuringly traditional values of clay material, it delivers versatile, high performance, and sustainable walls with full technical support available at all project stages.
Our clay block walling system provides a faster, drier, safer and more sustainable building solution than traditional blockwork, it provides a solid walling material that delivers clear environmental and economical benefits. The heart of the system, and the secret of the speed and efficiency, is the precision engineered in Porotherm clay blocks.

The two partners of DDL Architectes, Gwen David and Joann Le Corvec, chose the long Cassia Graphite Black brick to creat...
17/12/2021

The two partners of DDL Architectes, Gwen David and Joann Le Corvec, chose the long Cassia Graphite Black brick to create a richer and livelier façade for their project. They have successfully created a dialogue with the past of Lorient, a Breton village that was almost entirely destroyed during the Second World War.
“A long brick was ideal for enhancing the horizontal shape of the building, evoking the long shale stones of Brittany.” - Joann Le Corvec.
Brick used: Cassia Graphite Black | Architect: DDL Architects | Location: France | Photos Patrick Miara

It’s easy to see the simple, solid integrity & sheer ‘honesty’ of the wall when you look at the honeycomb 100% natural c...
14/12/2021

It’s easy to see the simple, solid integrity & sheer ‘honesty’ of the wall when you look at the honeycomb 100% natural clay block. It’s even easier to see the self-insulating and performance ability of the block and why this confined masonry system is so simple and fast!
In answer to the question – no extra insulation is required, no building wraps, no membranes – just breathable clay walls. All the concrete and steel is confined in the structural elements requiring 25% less than standard concrete block construction. Interior and exterior cladding system can be plaster or anything you want!

A family living in London, renovating their house decided to leave some of their Porotherm walls ‘fairface’ or natural o...
26/09/2021

A family living in London, renovating their house decided to leave some of their Porotherm walls ‘fairface’ or natural on the interior. While the blocks always need an exterior cladding or plaster system and Porotherm is usually plastered on the interior with breathable plasters… This effect brings to life the gorgeous blend of natural materials for a warm, organic feel in the home. We love it!

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Breamtail Farm Porotherm Project – John is a craftsman at work here, cutting perfect chases for the electrical conduits ...
22/09/2021

Breamtail Farm Porotherm Project – John is a craftsman at work here, cutting perfect chases for the electrical conduits in the Porotherm Clay Block.
For more information about this project, visit our website: https://www.macarch.co.nz/mangawhai-breamtail-project/

Photos:

"... It has been an interesting comparison from multiple perspectives. Firstly the time to get the walls up... has been ...
17/03/2021

"... It has been an interesting comparison from multiple perspectives. Firstly the time to get the walls up... has been significantly less with the Porotherm block. The amount of rubbish produced with a timber framing system is dreadful when compared to what we are now experiencing with the Porotherm block system. (virtually nil) ... suffice to say our dogs prefer sitting in the shade of the Porotherm walls... Most importantly it has been an incredibly simple and pleasurable process to embark on with Robyn and Chris MacPherson."

To read the full testimonial, visit our website: https://www.macarch.co.nz/mangawhai-breamtail-project/

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Porotherm Clay Block Construction System is quick and non-toxic to you, your family and the environment.Photo Cassandra ...
04/02/2021

Porotherm Clay Block Construction System is quick and non-toxic to you, your family and the environment.
Photo Cassandra Swan Interiors

We love the look of interior exposed brick; it makes a great feature.Architect: Ir.-Arch. Tom Declercq | Image: Wienerbe...
20/01/2021

We love the look of interior exposed brick; it makes a great feature.

Architect: Ir.-Arch. Tom Declercq | Image: Wienerberger

We are back on deck and ready for 2021, how about you? 😉☕️
19/01/2021

We are back on deck and ready for 2021, how about you? 😉☕️

We wish you a wonderful Christmas with your family and an amazing 2021 with great design and sustainable building.The Ma...
23/12/2020

We wish you a wonderful Christmas with your family and an amazing 2021 with great design and sustainable building.
The MacPherson Architecture Team

We will take a break and be back 11th January, but feel free to email us with any enquiries you have during the break - we will get back to you once we’re back!

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