Notices
Notices, Events and Opportunities
Join DRH in 2026!
November 7th, 2026 We are now taking applications to join our team at the Digital Research Hub for 2026. Positions are open to students typically studying in Architecture, Urban Planning and Urban Design. We are looking for committed and motivated students,...
Urban Art Village 2025
October 31st, 2025 Urban Art Village is a series of interactive structures, created by students from the University of Auckland's School of Architecture & Planning. They have been created and built as part of their course work and a key part of the annual Late...
Design 4: Lightweight Structures
October 21st, 2025 This paper focused on the design and fabrication of a lightweight timber exhibition pavilion. The pavilion had to be modular, easy to transport, and quick to assemble, suitable for temporary exhibition use. Students explored different structural...
William Xu – Design 5 Mid Semester Showcase
May 20th, 2025 This project is related to filmmaking, cinematic spatial design, and narrative construction. The central theme of the project is the exploration of visual articulations of emotion through atmospheric spatial design, the principles of colour psychology,...
AI Video Tools Exploration
May 13th, 2025 Earlier this year we ran a session with the 3rd Years Students, where we explored three AI video tools: Kling AI, Hailuo AI and Runway. The goal was to experiment with how these platforms could help generate design concepts and present ideas visually....
Design 5 – Lightweight Structures
May 12th, 2025 Task 3: Space Frame Structures The task was to build a Spaceframe Structure that could span at least one metre. The goal was to learn about basic structural principles like tension and compression, while also experimenting with digital tools and...
Jowen Choy – Design 5 Mid Semester Showcase
May 8th, 2025 My design project investigates how memories across time can be experienced as simultaneous events. So far, I've explored this idea through digitally fabricated conceptual models, including laser-cut acrylic collages that superimpose the past and present,...
DRH Tutorials – Semester 1, 2025
March 12th, 2025 The Digital Research Hub (DRH) are holding a series of Tutorials for students in Week 3 and 4 of Semester 1, 2025. Within these tutorials, we will go through a bit more on specific tools on the specified software. Week 3 Tutorials:Photoshop - Monday...
NZGBC Future Thinkers – LCA & BIM Workshop
February 26th, 2025 As part of the Future Thinkers Network the NZGBC Emerging Leader Francisco Carbajal will be offering a LCA & BIM Workshop dedicated to university students passionate about sustainable design and eager to develop practical skills in Life Cycle...
MODOS+ End of Year Exhibition 2024
December 15th, 2024 The end-of-year show is Te Pare School of Architecture and Planning’s largest and most prominent event. It is a key opportunity for the public to view our students’ investigations into a wide range of social, political and design issues within...
Join DRH in 2025!
October 20th, 2024 We are now taking applications to join our team at the Digital Research Hub for 2024. Positions are open to students studying in Architecture, Urban Planning and Urban Design. We are looking for committed and motivated students, experienced in...
VR Workshop Exhibition
October 20th, 2024 VR Exhibition on display this week, exhibit outside the DRH office on Level 2 open from 9:30am - 4:00pm. Find us at the DRH Helpdesk if you have any questions or need a hand. It features a collection of VR models from the students in VR Workshops...
Urban Art Village 2024
October 15th, 2024 Urban Art Village is a series of interactive structures, created by students from the University of Auckland's School of Architecture & Planning. They have been created and built as part of their course work and a key part of the annual Late...
Design 4: Gen AI Studio Exhibition
August 15th, 2024 Products of non-Human Excellence Task: Generation and Presentation of a 'Surreal Product' Output: A Physical Model and Video Presentation The task was to generate a new product by merging three or more unrelated topics with each other. Utilising...
Photos from Design 5 Exhibition: “Artificial Intelligence & Robotics”
August 15th, 2024 Ten Extrapolated Cities \ Artificial Intelligence This design studio delves into the fusion of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) with architecture, delving into the forefront of hybrid architectural concepts where data and materials unite to...
Photography Set Up
August 8th, 2024 DRH has a Photography Set Up with Professional Lighting for all your Model Photography needs! If you want to use it please speak to Garrard or Luke, or visit the DRH Office on Level 2 and someone on Helpdesk can show you.
DRH Tutorials – Semester 2, 2024
July 22, 2024 The Digital Research Hub (DRH) are holding a series of Tutorials for students in Week 3 and 4 of Semester 2, 2024. Within these tutorials, we will go through a bit more on specific tools on the specified software. Week 3 Tutorials:Excel (Introduction...
LCA Research Intern
April 23rd, 2024 Capana Group are looking for a volunteer interested in being involved in an exercise to determine the carbon emissions of an existing prominent NZ building and a proposed retrofit. All current and past students are welcomed. Estimated time: 40 hours...
Design 5 Exhibition: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
May 16th, 2024 DESIGN 5 Exhibition \ Wed 22.5.24 – Thu 23.5.24 \ 1pm – 9pm \ Level 3 Exhibition Ten Extrapolated Cities \ Artificial Intelligence This design studio delves into the fusion of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) with architecture, delving into the...
Jasmax 3D Printing Competition 2024
April 23rd, 2024 Innovation in a modern age is often based on technology and students are on the forefront. Jasmax would like to encourage and celebrate the unique digital innovation skills of the current architecture students. We invite you, in collaboration with...
Guest Lecture: Neil Leach
April 18th, 2024 Lecture Topic: Alien Architecture - The Architecture of AI "In the near future, architects may become a thing of the past. Artificial intelligence is quickly advancing to a point where it can generate the design of a building completely...
Future Thinker of the Year 2024 applications are Open!
March 8th, 2024 Future Thinker of the Year is awarded annually to a student or recent graduate who has demonstrated environmental knowledge and leadership. This could be through activism, research, or achievements in and out of work. The award recognises success and...
DRH Tutorials – Semester 1, 2024
March 1st, 2024 The Digital Research Hub (DRH) are holding a series of Introduction Tutorials for students in Week 2, 3, and 4 of Semester 1, 2024. Within these tutorials, we will go through the interface and look at the different tools and functions on the specified...
We have moved to Level 2
February 14th, 2024 We have moved our office to Level 2, next to the Level 2 Studios and Courtyard. The Helpdesk is now located in the front office on the right.
Modos+ School of Architecture and Planning Show 2023
November 24th, 2023 The end-of-year show is Te Pare School of Architecture and Planning's largest and most prominent event. It is a key opportunity for the public to view our students' investigations into a wide range of social, political and design issues within the...
Join DRH in 2024!
October 20th, 2023 We are now taking applications to join our team at the Digital Research Hub for 2024. Positions are open to students studying in Architecture, Urban Planning and Urban Design. We are looking for committed and motivated students, experienced in...
LCA and Architecture Position
September 28th, 2023 FNC Designs are looking for an enthusiastic individual interested in LCA and architecture. This role offers a chance to learn architectural design, sustainability, and industry skills. While prior experience isn't necessary, a talent for design,...
Auckland Heritage Festival 2023
September 14th, 2023 Event details: A rare opportunity to see what is arguably New Zealand’s coolest mid-century modernist home. Built in 1947 with an entirely European 'sugar cube' modernist aesthetic, it belonged to Tibor Donner, Auckland’s first city architect. The...
AI Workshop Series
September 13th, 2023 Hi Everyone, we will be running a series of Workshops on different Generative AI software in Week 8, 9 and 10. These workshops are an opportunity to get an overview of current AI Tools and look at the unique results you are able to achieve. These...
Recap of DRH Tutorials – Semester 2, 2023
August 11th, 2023 Below are pdf files that recap the beginner and advanced tutorials we held during Week 3 & 4 of Semester 2, 2023