New Zealand's fauna is envied and celebrated in equal measure the world over. Aotearoa's unique environment has provided a glorious habitat for indigenous and native species to thrive and locals and tourists enjoy privileged interactions.

While the use of recycled materials in construction is by no means revolutionary, the concept certainly seems to be gaining momentum. Combatting the mass-consumption habits endemic in our societies that have plagued Mother Nature, our landfills, and our conscience for far too long, this movement is grounded in the knowledge we can be smarter and more sustainable in our approach to our built environment.

In the face of climate change and finite resources, urban densification is increasingly advocated as an important key to greener cities. Fortunately, the times where single family houses on large parcels of land dominated the mindset as the domestic dream are a distant memory, but the impacts on the environment still linger.

The 'Bach' is an iconic institution; quintessentially Kiwi, it symbolises the adventurous spirit of New Zealanders.