New Zealand Institute of Architects

As a friend of the New Zealand Institute of Architects we believe that great architecture enriches our lives physically, psychologically, spiritually, and emotionally leaving a legacy for generations to come.

The OneFrame Architectural Fabric Tension Systems team has a dedicated focus on influencing and educating architects, specifiers, designers, and those that share our passion for a more sustainable tomorrow through innovative delivery.

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Five reasons why architects make an invaluable contribution to our culture and society:

• The architecture builds stronger communities - Well-designed urban areas, public facilities and shared spaces improve wellbeing, boost social cohesion, and grow more resilient communities.
• Architecture inspires - Architect-designed buildings that bring people together, such as theatres, places of worship and tertiary institutions, have the potential to uplift, inspire and imbue our towns and cities with unique identities.
• Architecture makes healthier homes - Architects use modern materials and innovative design principles to create homes that suit their landscape and climate and enrich the lives of their inhabitants.
• Architecture endures - Good design produces homes and buildings that withstand the forces of nature, as well as the vagaries of changing tastes.
• The architecture builds a better future - By supplying our tamariki and rangatahi with modern, healthy, inspiring school buildings, we invest in their confidence, health and belief in themselves. Research demonstrates the link between high-quality learning environments and improved achievement. The ability of an architect to incorporate effective lighting, ventilation and temperature control into a building that is also fun, functional and inspiring is crucial to the success of a school.