Posts By: Duncan
By Duncan
Posted in - Black Pine Resources on April 28th, 2022
Trees play a large role in New Zealand’s vernacular architecture. It is hard to beat locally grown and harvested native, naturally durable timber to facilitate our demand for sustainable construction.The awareness and demand for naturally …
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By Duncan
Posted in - Black Pine Resources on March 18th, 2022
Longevity of a building is rooted in its materiality. We want our buildings to stand the test of time, and we often go the extra mile to separate our buildings from the elements. What would …
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By Duncan
Posted in - Black Pine Resources on February 22nd, 2022
What is Ishibatate?Traditional Japanese timber frame construction set the standard for what holistic architecture could be. All materials are natural, sustainably sourced, and replenished after harvest. They are handled sustainably during all the stages of …
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By Duncan
Posted in - Black Pine Resources on January 18th, 2022
What is Universal Design?‘Universal Design’ is a term coined by architect Ronald L. Mace. A wheelchair user from a young age due to Polio, he was acutely aware of the accessibility challenges posed by most …
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