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The new competence centre for the Illwerke group is the first large-scale application of the principles and techniques developed in the prototype Life Cycle Tower.

The strongly timber-influenced research centre was the first stage in a strategic master plan by architects Johnson Pilton Walker to guide development on the school’s 10 ha site.

The goal of the project was to develop a low-impact building that blended seamlessly into the surrounding natural setting and showcased the visual, renewable energy and user well-being resources.

Vibe Design Group’s, Kew House 3 uses timbers natural warmth and appeal to not only wrap a dynamic exterior but also evoke a journey of discovery within the home.

This contemporary home on a steep slope north of Sydney combines steel and timber to achieve an award-winning ‘traditional’ Pittwater cottage result.

LifeCycle Tower one is a hybrid prefab wood/concrete building system that is C02 neutral and of PassiveHouse standard

Expressing the traditional craftsmanship associated with bespoke furniture design, with a modern architectural twist, this new educational structure employs timber in unusual and unexpected ways.

Set right on the edge of Auckland’s famous Waitemata Harbour to the north of the city, this widely acclaimed private residence changes character as it rises through a difficult, tree-covered site.

A bridged walkway whose main features are curved timber glulam ribs, geometrically arranged to create a sinuous undulating, unfolding form, by Beca Architects on Auckland’s North Shore.

If sustainable building implies a combination of sustainable materials and low energy, Glenn Howells Architects got it right with the Savill Visitor Centre.

In Roseville College's Joy Yeo Performing Arts Centre, the use of Jarrah and Rose Gum pleases the ear as well as the eye.

The design by Robert Simeoni Architects is a collection of buildings with residual outdoor spaces that can be manipulated by using folding screens to control accessibility, allowing the zones to be adaptable to the time of year or day.