Three Journals

1) Architecture New Zealand.

Generally, journals containing information about 'Architecture New Zealand' educate people about various buildings, monuments, homes, etc, that have become very significant to New Zealand. Some of those buildings include:

• Aorangi House, Wellington - designed by Studio Pacific Architecture.
• Voyager Marine-time Museum Extension, Auckland - designed by Pete Boosley Architects.
• Supreme Court, Wellington - designed by Warren and Mahoney, Chris Cochran. 
• Deloitte Building, Auckland - designed by Woods Bagot in association with Warren and Mahoney.
• Sylvia Park, Auckland - designed by Jasmax. 

The journals contain information dating back to as early as 1997. Over the years also, there has been a list of information about Architects who have practiced within a certain period, as well as projects which have gained significant reputation in the world of architecture based in New Zealand.

Useful sites : 

• http://librarysearch.auckland.ac.nz/primo_library/libweb/action/basket.do?fn=display&doc=uoa_voyager787308&vid=UOA2_A 
  Where Journals can be found, Architecture Library, University of Auckland.
• http://www.nzrab.org.nz/

2) Ecotech: Sustainable Architecture Today.

Journals containing information on this topic generally speak of ways to improve our lifestyle, as well as our environment, through the incorporation of 'GREENERY' into design. The journals contain tips and guides on how to incorporate designs to make a building more energy sufficient (I.e. by incorporating skylights for natural lighting which would help reduce the rate of fossil fuel combustion, and eventually, electricity costs), including other information vital to achieving environmental sustainability, improving social interactions and relationships, etc.

The Journals also address issues such as sustainable building materials, the need to incorporate vegetation into design to help improve surrounding and indoor air quality, as well as the need to design with, rather than against, the surrounding landscape.

Useful sites : 

• http://librarysearch.auckland.ac.nz/primo_library/libweb/action/basket.do?fn=display&doc=uoa_voyager1024457&vid=UOA2_A
  Where Journals can be found, Architecture Library, University of Auckland.
• http://welcome2green.com/national-green-news/green-living/ecotech-sustainable-architecture-today-green-living-guide

3) The Owner Builder Magazine.

These magazines generally contain information about a number of cost efficient homes being built today. It contains tips and guides on how to construct cost and energy efficient homes, as well as advice on healthy, durable and low-cost or natural materials. Two of the most common types of homes addressed in the magazines are 'straw bale homes' and 'earth wall construction.' Both are built from natural materials such as mud, clay, and straw, but incorporate a small amount of conventional materials for more durability and strength. Both have qualities of any typical conventional design such as insulation, strength, durability, etc.
The main focus of the magazines is to provide healthy alternatives towards constructing functional, low-cost buildings that will generate ongoing benefits.

Useful sites : 

• http://librarysearch.auckland.ac.nz/primo_library/libweb/action/basket.do?fn=display&doc=uoa_voyager1053693&vid=UOA2_A
  Where Journals can be found, Architecture Library, University of Auckland.
• http://www.theownerbuilder.com.au/