Short Architecture is redefining sustainable and climate-friendly design by integrating expertise at every step.
Our mission is to make sustainable architecture the norm by designing delightful, high-performance projects that will have a positive impact on your life and your planet.
Designing for impact.
Mary Potter Apartments Christchurch, Warren and Mahoney
Services for impact.
Our services are designed to make delivering sustainable and climate-friendly buildings easier. We offer architectural services with integrated sustainability expertise as well as standalone sustainability consultancy services to homeowners, businesses and small practices in New Zealand.
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Full architectural services from Feasibility, Briefing and Site Analysis to Design, Construction and Completion. We’re here to transform your existing home or big idea into your dream sustainable home.
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Services to Fast Forward the sustainability and positive climate impact of your home and lifestyle, including Initial Sustainability Assessments, Sustainability Roadmaps, Certification guidance and assessments.
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We offer Life Cycle Assessments for all projects from Concept to Certification.
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Services to Fast Forward the sustainability and climate impact of your small practice and projects, including on-demand in-house expertise, LCA, Sustainability Assessments, certification and guidance.
A commitment towards zero carbon.
Zero carbon architecture aims for a balance of net zero greenhouse gas emissions from the lifecycle of a building from materials extraction, construction, use and finally end of life.
It's not easy but we believe it's our responsibility when using such great quantities of raw materials and locking in energy emissions for decades to come that we give this our best effort by designing energy efficient and low embodied carbon architecture.
BArch (1st Hons)
NZRAB Registered Architect
NZIA Architect Member
NZGBC Homestar Practioner
NZGBC Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP)
Fiona Short
“Hi, I’m Fiona. An architect + sustainability nerd helping people create homes and housing that are beautiful and climate-positive.
I started Short Architecture to design spaces that feel good to live in and do good for the planet.
Every project we take on is tailored to your values, your climate, and your lifestyle — and we don’t just talk sustainability, we embed it at every step.
Also check out @fastforwardclimatedesign — my sidekick platform for free tips, guides, and tools to help anyone make more sustainable choices.”