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01/02/2024

Prefab paradise, remote site edition! 🌐✨ That's how we redefine sustainable construction. From slab to roof, it's a journey of less waste and more value. 🏡♻️💡 Unveil the sustainable masterpiece with us on Saturday 10 February in Castle Hill! Link in comments for your registration.



















29/01/2024

Mid-Build Open Home with Formance & Jacobs Architects - 10th February in Castle Hill, Canterbury.

Come along between 11am - 1pm

Click on the link in the comments below to register for this event!

21/01/2024

Iron warriors shaping the skyline! 🔧 Ten strong, subcontracted brilliance. Roofing with a view, sustainability shining through. 🌿🏠🛠️ Witness the roofing excellence!










18/01/2024

Rising above weather delays! ☔️ Roof panels soar, weathertight in days. Our teams turn challenges into triumphs, showcasing the art of sustainable construction. 🏗️🌞🏡 Dive into the weathertight adventure, see you on the 10 Feb in Castle Hill on our mid build OPEN HOME 👀










🏡✨ Join us on Saturday, February 10th, from 10 am to 1 pm for a sneak peek into our finished-build masterpiece at Castle...
15/01/2024

🏡✨ Join us on Saturday, February 10th, from 10 am to 1 pm for a sneak peek into our finished-build masterpiece at Castle Hill! 🏔️ Immerse yourself in sustainable architecture, witness the innovation of prefab construction, and explore the future of eco-friendly living. 🌿✨ Limited spots available, so secure yours now:
https://events.formance.co.nz/mboh-castle-hill


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12/01/2024

Walls rising like the alpine sun! 🏔️ Swift delivery, walls up in two days – Castle Hill witnesses the magic of prefab with Irving Builders. Minimizing costs, maximizing sustainability. 🌍❄️🏡 Explore the alpine journey with us on Saturday 10th February in Castle Hill. Let's catch up, register here: https://events.formance.co.nz/mboh-castle-hill










05/01/2024

Where dreams take shape! 🛠️ Irving Builders' workshop hosts the birth of a sustainable masterpiece. SIP panels, glass windows – it's a dance of innovation and eco-smart construction. 🌐🏠💡 Step into the workshop! Share your opinion about the results with us on Saturday 10th February in Castle Hill.










Foundations for a green future! 🏗️ Our teams tackle slab prep with eco-friendly gusto, builders using their own equipmen...
31/12/2023

Foundations for a green future! 🏗️ Our teams tackle slab prep with eco-friendly gusto, builders using their own equipment. Less waste, more efficiency – building sustainably from the ground up! 🌿🏡♻️

28/12/2023

Foundations for a green future! 🏗️ Irving Builders tackles slab prep with eco-friendly gusto, using their own equipment. Less waste, more efficiency – building sustainably from the ground up! 🌿🏡♻️ Dig into the sustainable journey with our first episode. Let's start the journey 👀 with us on Saturday 10th February in Castle Hill!












Get ready for a groundbreaking journey! 🚀 Sneak peek into our extreme prefabrication project. 🏡🌿💡
27/12/2023

Get ready for a groundbreaking journey!
🚀 Sneak peek into our extreme prefabrication project. 🏡🌿💡











TIMBER ACOUSTIC CEILINGThe timber acoustic ceilings at my Avonhead high performance home are well underway.The young guy...
23/12/2023

TIMBER ACOUSTIC CEILING

The timber acoustic ceilings at my Avonhead high performance home are well underway.

The young guys on site from John Garlick Builders are rightfully proud of what they have achieved.

The NZ Beech timber has lots of variety in both colour and grain. There are some knots and pin holing which some would consider defects. However, the clients and I weren't after a monotone look. The timber is 135mm X 12mm and it has been seasoned and stored correctly but there is some cupping which is to be expected. The decision was made to have an 8mm gap between the boards at both the edge and butt joints. This really adds to the look and mitigates the cupping. The ceiling has had one clear coat and this has really brought the colour and grain out.

The build up is as follows:
SIP roof by Formance
Acoustic insulation Terra Lana Products Ltd. 35mm wool batt custom cut installed to underside of SIP.
Steel suspended ceiling grid by RONDO engineered with bracing necessary when ceiling lining is not a sheet material with edge restraint.
Timber batten 45mm X 20mm fixed to steel ceiling batten to allow timber to timber fixing of the battens.
Black scrim to hide the structure and services.
Beech timber fixed with a brader.

If you want to work with a architect who knows how to detail beautiful natural materials come talk to me.

BACK COUNTRY HUT VOLUNTEERING I have always loved the outdoors, I started off tramping which progressed to climbing easy...
23/12/2023

BACK COUNTRY HUT VOLUNTEERING

I have always loved the outdoors, I started off tramping which progressed to climbing easy peaks and winter tramping with the Peninsular Tramping Club. In 1982 while still at high school I joined the Canterbury Mountaineering
Club and am now a life member.

As a young climber I enjoyed some really great CMC instruction courses and trips. I helped with CMC work parties, painting huts and digging long drops.

Now as a mature mountaineer I again contribute to the CMC and have taken over the role of Huts on the CMC Committee.

In 2012 the CMC saved Lockwood Shelter from demolition by DOC. Lockwood is located at Temple Basin in Arthur's Pass Nation Park. The shelter is a memorial to George Gerard Lockwood 1899-1968. George was a pioneer mountaineer, skier and lover of the high hills. The shelter was dedicated in 1972.

The shelter is used by day walkers in summer and day skiers in winter. Many trampers and climbers in Canterbury will have used the shelter during snow craft courses at Temple Basin where they learnt to use ice axe and crampons.

The CMC has painted the exterior once since taking over management but the time has come for a more significant renovation over three stages

Stage 1 Reroof
Stage 2 Cladding and windows
Stage 3 Interior

In February the shelter will be re-roofed.
The work is jointly funded by the Back Country Trust ( BCT ), New Zealand Alpine Club ( NZAC ) Tupiki Trust and CMC.

The BCT will project manage with CMC providing volunteers, QS and myself as Architect.

A couple of weeks ago I went to Lockwood with Ewan the QS to remove some roofing to determine the design and condition of the roof structure. Despite the heavy rust the structure was in good condition.

It was a great day for a walk and the view was pretty good as well.

If you want to work on your own back country project with an Architect who is a keen outdoors person give me a call.

Address

Unit 7/6 Raycroft Street
Christchurch
8023

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+64210749577

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