THE ETERNAL FOUNDATION Builds That Lasts Forever In an age where buildings are designed to fit a warranty of 50 years, the idea of creating homes and structures that last for hundreds of years may seem a little more ambitious. Yet, history shows us that it’s not only...
FOUNDATIONS ON MARS What we're learning We usually talk about building here on Earth, but what if we looked beyond—to the Moon and Mars? NASA’s Artemis program is looking at ways that we can return humans to the Moon; but it’s also laying the groundwork for future...
How Does A House Move? Cyclone Gabrielle Revisited The devastating flooding caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023 brought unimaginable loss and destruction to the Hawke’s Bay region, including Esk Valley. Among the extraordinary stories that emerged was the...
Your Questions Answered How Strong Are QPODs? At QPOD, one question we hear quite a bit is: “Are plastic void formers really that strong?” An it’s a fair question, because when we think of plastic, we might be inclined to imagine something lightweight or flimsy—not...
Customising QPOD’s Foundation Design with 200mm Ribs for a Specialised Workshop Making It Work Every project is unique and sometimes comes with it’s own unique set of challenges, and at QPOD, we pride ourselves on finding solutions that make the most of the...
