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Do you love wearing merino wool?
A recent media release from The Solid Wood Group states that findings by Lincoln University research conclude living in a solid wood home is comparable to wearing merino wool. Read the article in full here.…
NZ Wood advertising campaign aims to educate New Zealanders on the benefits of building with wood:
You may have seen the latest advertisements from NZ Wood relating to one of our most sustainable resources – wood. If you haven’t, we’ve posted them here for you to view. Enjoy. …
Tropical Island Resort Survives Tsunami
Among the many casualties of the 2004 Tsunami was the South Male Atoll in the Maldives. When the raging waters washed over the island most buildings were flattened, but not the remarkable Intalok-built Cocoa Beach resort. With room rates starting from 884USD per night, Cocoa Beach is not your average resort. Neither are its rooms. They are boat-shaped structures modelled on traditional local fishing boats, designed and pre-assembled by Intalok in New Zealand and installed in…