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Eco-design: What is it, and why is it so important?

Eco-design: What is it, and why is it so important? Eco-design, sustainable design, green design- whatever you prefer to call it! They’re all about the

Our TOP TIPS for building your forever home

Our TOP TIPS for building your forever home Building your forever home is one of the most exciting processes to go through! We love talking

What on Earth is Biophilic Design?

What on Earth is Biophilic Design? Did you know that the average person spends more than 90% of their time indoors? Humans are not designed

The 5 Senses of Design

The 5 Senses of Design A well-designed building is one that has been thoughtfully created with considerations to how we experience the environment. Is it

What is the right design style for my house?

What is the right design style for my house? So you’re planning a home build, yay! But before you can get to the stage of

Architecture for Wellness

Architecture for Wellness What is architecture for wellness? Surely the building we sit in couldn’t have that much of an impact on our overall health,

What type of home suits my lifestyle?

What type of home suits my lifestyle? Do you remember that game from Primary School, MASH? The one where you wrote down the names of

Concrete alternatives and sustainable materials to use in construction

Concrete alternatives and sustainable materials to use in construction What’s wrong with concrete? Well, traditional concrete accounts for a tremendous amount of construction and demolition

The growth of Green Cities and buildings and what that means for ‘the Lil guys’

The growth of Green Cities and buildings and what that means for ‘the Lil guys’ Green cities are growing in popularity! We, at OSA, are

What is the average Homebuild process timeline in New Zealand?

What is the average Homebuild process timeline in New Zealand? Building a home is a complex process that will be both overwhelming and exciting. Planning