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By Architect Don Bunting   American journalist and commentator Michael Kinsey once said: “There are plenty of facts. The trick is in making them make sense.” A...

For those old enough to remember, the title of this column came from the 1963 hit by Gerry and the Pacemakers. I honestly don’t...

Architect Don Bunting reflects on a 20th Century architectural icon, and some recent issues affecting today’s design and construction industry. 2015 represents 100 years since...

One of the mysteries of modern life is that a TV weather announcer can become an instant celebrity — assuming they are prepared to...

They tiptoe around each other like partners in a failed marriage. Relationships among members of the design and construction industries have never been as poor...

During a recent visit to Sydney I watched a report on television about substandard imported building materials — specifically concerning the safety of electrical...

By Architect Don Bunting   I am hoping that KiwiBuild is more than just another government slogan or over-ambitious call to arms for the industry. So while...

Architect Don Bunting looks back at what were better times for our industry, and examines some of the possible causes for change.   Accepting that memory...

On returning from London, I spent the 70s, 80s and 90s as a partner in a commercial design practice. As any who were there will...

In this case it probably doesn’t matter too much as it’s only sport. Although legendary ex-Liverpool manager Bill Shankly once said that football isn’t...