2025 COLORSTEEL® Residential Awards Finalist
Pointy Flat House : National Finalist in the 2025 COLORSTEEL® Awards A few weeks ago, we attended the 2025 COLORSTEEL® Awards, where our Pointy Flat House was named one of only six national finalists in the Residential Building of the Year Category. While we didn’t take home the top award, we’re genuinely proud to have […]
NZGBC Features Cardrona River Terrace House
Our Cardrona River Terrace House Featured as an NZGBC Case Study Our Cardrona River Terrace House has been selected as a featured case study by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) – a lovely acknowledgement of the team’s commitment to creating high-performing, sustainable homes. As our most recently certified Homestar project, this home achieved […]
Performance Insights: Smarter Design for High-Performance Homes In Wanaka
A Collaboration Between Chaney & Norman Architects & MA Building Wanaka Why We Created this Performance Series Designing and building high-performance homes in New Zealand can feel complex, particularly for those unfamiliar with the methods and materials involved. When advanced building technologies—such as airtight membranes, moisture control layers, and SIPs panels—were first introduced, they raised […]
‘Retreat: Inspired Homes and Ways of Living’ Beth Chaney-Walker’s Luggate Home Is Featured
Beth Chaney-Walker’s Luggate Home Featured in Retreat: Inspired Homes and Ways of Living We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Principal, Beth Chaney-Walker, has had her home in Luggate featured in Retreat: Inspired Homes and Ways of Living—a beautiful coffee table book by design expert Lucy Glade-Wright. The book explores 24 unique homes that […]
Chris Norman Honoured as Fellow of the NZIA
Chris Norman Honoured as Fellow of the NZIA We are proud to share that our Principal, Chris Norman, has been honoured as a Fellow of the Te Kãhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) at the 2024 awards in Queenstown. This recognition highlights Chris’ remarkable contributions to architecture, his leadership in sustainable design, and […]
2024 Year Round-Up: Our Achievements, Acknowledgements & New Team Members
2024 Year Round-Up: Our Achievements, Acknowledgements & New Team Members As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an exciting year at Chaney & Norman Architects—full of growth, collaboration, and continued commitment to our values of sustainability, high-performance design, and inclusivity. The Chaney & Norman Team is growing This year, […]
Embracing Diversity: Our Commitment to the Diversity Agenda
Embracing Diversity: Our Commitment to the Diversity Agenda At Chaney & Norman Architects, we believe that diversity is not just a buzzword but a crucial aspect of building a better future for the architectural and engineering professions. That’s why we’re proud members of the Diversity Agenda, a movement dedicated to fostering inclusivity and diversity in […]
Building Sustainability: A Homestar Success Story
Building Sustainability: A Homestar Success Story In an article by the New Zealand Green Building Council (October 2022), Beth shared her journey of designing a sustainable family home in Luggate. NZGBC explain that with a passion for reducing our carbon footprint through sustainable architecture, Beth’s own residence became a testament to her beliefs. Project Overview […]
Extreme Outdoors Ohaus Feature On ArchiPro
Extreme Outdoors Ohaus Feature On ArchiPro This article from ArchiPro, completed in August 2022, delves into the creation of a family holiday home in Canterbury’s Mackenzie District, emphasising its resilience against extreme weather conditions. According to architect Beth Chaney-Walker, the design aimed to withstand the region’s high winds and occasional snowfall while maintaining a relaxed […]
Building Dreams Magazine: High Performance In Small Packages
Building Dreams Feature: Luggate Rise House This is a fun interview with Building Dreams magazine. The article includes Beth’s innovative approach to constructing her own home in Wanaka, New Zealand. Beth is a Principal Architect at Wanaka’s Chaney & Norman Architects, renowned for creating energy-efficient homes with high thermal performance levels. Switching from architect […]
Thermally broken aluminium windows
Careful detailing improves performance of thermally broken aluminium windows: Windows play a big part in the overall thermal performance of your home, and it is becoming increasingly common for thermally broken aluminium window frames to be specified. What most people are unaware of, however, is that how these windows are installed will greatly affect […]