Six storeys high a step too far
Associate Professor Morten Gjerde welcomes removing protection for some older buildings in Wellington but warns against replacing them with tall ones.
The Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation is a leading provider of innovative education in design and the built environment. Our central location in the heart of creative Wellington sees us placed to be a hub for the local creative industry, and we regularly host international and high profile conferences, exhibitions and events.
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Architectural Studies
Be an innovator in the study, design and construction of buildings, urban spaces and parks, or residential and commercial interiors.
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- Architecture
- Architecture History and Theory
- Interior Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
Building Science
Study the science, technology and economics of buildings. Gain an understanding of architecture, construction, project management and sustainability and look at how people interact with the built environment.
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- Project Management
- Sustainable Engineering Systems
Design
Aspire to be a leader in the vital and growing fields of design. Learn to see the nuances of good design and become a creative virtuoso—gaining the skills and knowledge you need to be a successful designer.
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- Animation and Visual Effects
- Communication Design
- Design for Social Innovation
- Fashion Design Technology
- Industrial Design
- Interaction Design
- Media Design
- Design Technology
- User Experience Design
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The pursuit of comfortable homes
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington PhD student Germán Molina Larrain is helping making comfortable homes a reality for more New Zealanders.
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Strong messages about justice reform
Christine McCarthy looks at New Zealand political parties' criminal justice policies ahead of the general election, and argues open prisons would have a much better shot at prisoner reintegration than our current prison infrastructure.
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RNDR20 End of Year Exhibition
The Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation is thrilled to invite you to RNDR20—our…