Auckland Design Manual Blog

We hear a lot about how the council is supposedly holding back housing development. Truth is, we do not build homes but do a lot to help the industry meet this dire need. In September we will be out talking to the public on ways they can build better homes. The Auckland Design Manual team […]

Here at the Auckland Design Office, we’re very excited about going to the New Zealand Planning Institute 2015 Conference this April. This year’s conference, titled Back to the Future, is expected to be the largest yet and is over-flowing with inspirational speakers from the US, Australia and beyond. We’re particularly excited to hear from Charles Montgomery, […]

This year has been an impressive one for the Auckland Conversations programme. Keynote presentations have included Janette Sadik-Khan on transforming New York’s streets, Brent Toderian on designing vibrant waterfronts, Brisbane’s Mayor Graham Quirk on growing Brisbane both economically and sustainably, and many more. The good news is, 2015 is already shaping up to be every bit as impressive. […]