Ian Athfield

Ian Athfield on his new honour and he talks about this weekend's forum on how architects and designers can help out following natural disasters. Audio

Arguments for intensifying the density of housing tend to fall into two categories: affordability and putting a halt to urban sprawl. Ideas talks to two architects who advocate higher density housing… Audio

Ian and Claire Athfield have been running one of New Zealand's most celebrated architectural practices for over four decades, and their work is celebrated in a new book and gallery exhibition. Audio

Ideas for what should replace Christchurch Cathedral have become the subject of furious discussion. Audio

Discusses the fact that Christchurch is now faced with the biggest and most complicated re-build in New Zealand's history. Audio

The man appointed as the architectural ambassador for Christchurch has handed city planners an ultimatum - scrap the one way roading system or he'll refuse to help co-ordinate the city's rebuild. Audio

Members of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, who will work for free, say they want improve the legacy for future generations. Audio

One of the candidates standing for the Christchurch mayoralty is lashing out at the appointment of an out of town architect to oversee the rebuilding of the city. Audio

The Wellington architect Ian Athfield is off to Christchurch to head a team of architects looking at how the city can be rebuilt. Audio

Talks about the role of architecture in our society and on our environment. Audio