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Spray-on Solutions to Earthquake Strengthening
How do you keep the façade of a 100 year old historical council building and go about seismic retrofitting it to the current code? The objective of seismic strengthening is… Read more
Modular Stair Systems as a Lightweight Design Solution
Recently an Auckland architect came to me looking for a lightweight alternative to concrete stairs for a commercial fit-out. The client requested a new wide feature stair capable of easily maneuvering… Read more
Unreinforced Masonry Seismic Retrofit
In Canterbury, the damage to unreinforced masonry structures (URM), including older brick chimneys from the ferocity of the February earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, has resulted in a substantial amount of… Read more
Flexus Floors a True Modular Solution
Portable, recyclable and modular are at the forefront of design. Those products that meet this criteria and building code compliancy are worth considering in any project. It was for this reason a Flexus… Read more
Economical Post Tensioned Floors
Filling up the car the other day at a reasonable new service station I saw that the concrete aprons, despite being cut into panels, were badly cracked. Frankly, if it… Read more
Stylish Floor Areas without Cracks or Saw-cuts
Cracking of concrete slabs on grade is a common experience for both the designer and the owner. After going to considerable expense in colouring and polishing a beautiful floor, only… Read more
