The dream of a sustainable rammed earth house at Waikanae risks crumbling in the face of building delays and steadily rising costs.

Waikanae Rammed Earth

Tom Webster

Lake Tahoe

Concrete Californian

Plans for an elegant “empty nest” home on Waiheke Island are swamped by a sea of mud and a tsunami of rising construction costs.

Waiheke Wonder

A cherished family holiday home at Lake Ōhau is rebuilt after destruction and near-death experience.

Lake Ōhau

A concrete, steel and glass citadel above a popular Auckland beach combines austere functionality with luxury living.

Two psychologists undergo their own stress tests building a Mountain Modern home overlooking Otago Harbour.

An old tennis court in Paraparaumu is set to become a couple's new family home but the project lobs up a series of backhanders.

Tennis Court

A couple with peaceful retirement in mind, plan a rustic retreat in North Canterbury inspired by a Stealth Bomber fighter.

Loburn Lifestyle

A rambunctious retired bricklayer builds one final house, for himself and his ever-patient wife on their farm near Whanganui.

Whanganui Mid-Century

The stories of creative and enterprising Kiwis who are taking on the challenge of building their own unique and inspirational homes. No design is too ambitious, and no obstacle too large in their quest for the perfect house.

Waikanae Rammed Earth

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