1 July 2011
NEW WEBSITE
Welcome to the new website of Rushton Architects. It has been designed with the focus is on our new and existing clients 'whole of life' needs for the built environment.
Projects are viewed on this basis along the lines of the aspect of life - LIVE, WORK, PLAY and LEARN.
An area is dedicated to how we respond to those needs - WHAT WE DO
We have incorporated our newsletter - the RAG - to be online as a part of the website.
Incorporated into the website is a LOGIN section for clients and contractors to quickly access design and documentation information on their projects.
Enjoy Browsing and we welcome your feedback.
30 June 2011
ARCHICAD UPDATE
Richard attended the seminar on the CAD system upgrade. The move to ARCHICAD 15 has more emphasis on the full development of all details of a Building completely in the computer model.
22nd June 2011
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
John attended the latest NZIA Technical Series for Continuing Professional Development in Christchurch.
Key Issues were the changes in timber treatment, waterproofing membranes and Construction Observation.
18th May 2011
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT DESIGN SEMINAR
The office has developed a presentation aimed for Secondary School Students on the Design Process.
It focuses on - what is design, what is a brief, what is the process to get from the brief to product, developing concepts and evolving them. Invitation from three secondary schools in the area have been taken up.