Industry updates and inspiration from our team.

Achieving Soundproofing and Comfort in Modern Developments In commercial and multi-residential projects across New Zealand, acoustic performance is becoming a key factor in design and compliance. Whether it’s reducing road noise in city-centre apartments, homes or townhouses, managing sound in offices, or ensuring privacy in medical facilities, acoustic glass plays a critical role.This article explores the requirements, benefits, and considerations for using acoustic glass in commercial and...

Why UNO's Key Colours Make a Difference For architects working on multi-residential projects, every decision impacts the budget, timeline, and long-term performance of a building. While colour choice might seem like a purely aesthetic decision from an outsider's perspective, selecting the right powdercoat finish for windows and doors can determine whether a project runs smoothly or faces costly delays and inefficiencies. At UNO Windows & Doors, we simplify this choice by offering a carefully...

As the New Year dawns, it's the perfect time to reconsider your approach to multi-residential projects. Choosing the right materials and the right partners can set the tone for a successful year. At UNO Windows & Doors, we understand the critical role that energy-efficient solutions play in the long-term success of your projects. Our in-house designed aluminium systems, particularly the UNO Thermal Suite, offer numerous benefits in terms of energy efficiency, durability, and overall property...

2024 has been one for the books at UNO Windows & Doors! From Auckland to Wellington and everywhere in between, we've had the pleasure of working on some incredible multi-residential and commercial projects across New Zealand. Each of these jobs brought its own unique challenges and highlights, and we couldn’t be prouder of how they turned out. Here’s a look at a few of our favourite projects this year—each one showcasing our project capability, along with our dedication to providing a quality,...

When working on multi-residential projects, architects, builders, and developers face many critical decisions, including the choice of windows and doors. One key question is: Does your window supplier have full control of their supply chain? It’s a critical difference that can affect the success of your project. At UNO Windows & Doors, we explain why choosing a full supply chain manufacturer matters, ensuring consistent quality, faster delivery, and full compliance at every stage. In this...

Energy efficiency is no longer optional in New Zealand’s construction landscape, especially for multi-residential buildings. With the tightening of H1 requirements, architects and developers must consider achieving better thermal performance and staying compliant with building codes. This post will dive into the key aspects of H1 compliance and how UNO Windows & Doors' Thermal Suites offer a seamless solution for multi-residential projects.

When designing multi-residential projects, architects face decisions that significantly impact the long-term quality, aesthetics, and functionality of the buildings. One crucial choice is the type of window frames to specify. UNO Thermal aluminium windows offer significant advantages, particularly in terms of durability, thermal stability, and design flexibility. In this article, we’ll explore the key differences between aluminium and uPVC windows and why specifying UNO Thermal aluminium...

When specifying windows and doors, you need to choose a suite. That’s why we’ve designed three window suites, tailored to suit different types of projects. In this article, we showcase the three main suites we offer at UNO Windows & Doors, including the key differences, best applications, and customisations you can make. We also compare the energy efficiency of each suite to help you specify the right options for your next project.

When it comes to selecting the right window supplier for your projects, thorough evaluation is crucial to ensure that all proposals are compared on a fair basis. Here's a breakdown of 13 key considerations to ensure an apples-to-apples comparison:

From housing projects to farm supply stores, the UNO team has completed a variety of projects around the North Island. In this article, we share some of our favourite projects around the Auckland, Waikato, Taranaki, and Wellington regions. Read on to get inspired for your next project and see how our windows and doors look in various residential and commercial settings.

When specifying windows, every decision holds significant weight. The choice of windows can dramatically influence the costs, aesthetics, functionality, and energy efficiency of a building, which makes navigating the myriad of choices increasingly daunting. When you’re specifying your aluminium windows and doors, this article will be your compass. We cover everything from frame types to costs to aluminium finishes to specs advice.

Specifying the joinery for a building project can be daunting so it pays to understand every aspect of the process.

Planning your windows involves careful consideration of various factors to ensure they meet both aesthetic and practical requirements. In this article, we explore six key design considerations architects and developers should take into account when planning windows.

In 2022, the New Zealand Building Code energy efficiency requirements were updated. This is a major step for our national standards, requiring a major adjustment for builders and suppliers.

With any residential or commercial building project, delays can cause a budget blowout. Surprisingly, poor logistics, particularly with weather tightening, can be a major cause of these delays. The question is – how can you reduce the risk of a cost and time blowout?

For housing, the NZ building code section H1 calls for R0.46 for the majority of the country & R0.50 for most of the South Island. In light of the updated New Zealand Building Code H1 energy efficiency requirements, many architects and developers wonder which window frame materials are most suitable. The updated standards mark a major step forward for our national standards but for those in the construction industry, it will be a big adjustment. To make it easier, this article outlines how...

When planning a construction project and dealing with design decisions, having the right team of experts on your side makes a significant difference. The question is, how can you be confident that your architect is the right fit for the job? In this article, we share our list of top architects for residential and commercial developments, with a particular focus on energy efficiency and the updated H1 standards. To find the ideal architectural firm for your next venture, find our recommendations...

An entrance door is your opportunity to make a striking first impression. As the entry point into domestic life, a front door creates an inviting atmosphere and showcases the home’s style. It sets the tone for the entire house – welcoming guests and creating a private haven inside.

Understanding R-values is key to designing energy-efficient buildings and selecting adaptable and efficient end-to-end window & door solutions that support H1 compliance in New Zealand. An R-value indicates how well insulation resists heat flow; higher values mean better thermal performance. Knowing the required R-value for your project's walls, floors, roofs, and windows is essential to meet New Zealand Building Code H1 standards and improve occupant comfort.

Each new building project brings its own unique challenges and opportunities; getting the doors right is a crucial aspect of the design process. Each type of door can offer unique benefits to your space, but it’s essential to know the pros and cons before you make your decision.

Windows and doors are the heart and soul of a home. They let in natural light, frame views, facilitate the coming and going of people, add security, magnify space and allow the great outdoors to flow in. The aesthetics but also the functionality of windows and doors will determine the overall comfort and experience of a home so it’s important to choose the right windows from the get-go.

We take on a wide variety of projects each year ranging from large townhouse developments to residential new builds, which keeps the team busy all year round.

Natural light, fresh air and expansive views drawing the outside in can all be achieved in your home by the doors you choose. Large glass sliding or stacker doors will open up a space, let in the light and create the ultimate indoor-outdoor flow.

While windows and doors have many practical purposes, such as security, access and ventilation, they’re also used as an element of design, for framing a view, adding personalised features and creating a sense of space and light within your home. Through the use of varying sizes, styles and colours, you can achieve a unique joinery solution that meets your requirements and complements the architecture and surroundings of your living environment.

Building a new home can be an overwhelming process, with many decisions to make and timelines to manage. However, investing time into considering the windows you use can greatly improve the look, feel and overall comfort of your finished home. In this blog, we’ll cover the important considerations when it comes to the windows for your new build to ensure you end up with an effective solution.

When choosing new windows, most people consider the design features, such as opening style and joinery colour, however an important component that is often overlooked is the glass type. There’s more to windows than just what you see - the glass type you pick can have a significant impact on the temperature, lighting, sound and overall comfort of your home.

Having a seamless indoor-outdoor flow is one of the most popular selling aspects of any kiwi home. New Zealanders love to have a functional and stylish outdoor area to entertain friends and relax in their own backyard. The trick to creating a cohesive environment is to blur the boundary between indoors and out by choosing doors best suited to each area of your home.

When considering window options there are a few things to take into consideration to ensure you get the best possible window & door solution for your individual needs. Not only are there a wide range of materials that your windows can be made from, but also a lot of glazing types and opening styles, which can make selecting windows a little bit more involved than at first thought!

Your entrance door is an important part of your home, the door that welcomes guests and family and a place where you can really show your personality When selecting your entrance doors, we have a range of colours, styles, and hardware to choose from, giving you the freedom to choose the option best suited to your requirements. Aluminium doors are highly durable and are especially suited to the New Zealand climate. When timber doors are exposed to the sun, wind, and rain, they can warp and fade...