Salmond graduated from
Victoria University in 1980, and then worked for
Athfield Architects from 1985 to 1988, collaborating there with
Clare Athfield. The first High Performance House was built in 2013 as a show-home for the Home Innovation Village (HIVE) in Christchurch. The design was celebrated for its high level of thermal performance, fast build time, and accessible design. The thermal performance was mostly achieved by eliminating the thermal bridging in the exterior framing system with very high levels of insulation and thermally broken windows with double glazing.
Recognition In 2019, she was made a
Distinguished Fellow of the
New Zealand Institute of Architects, in recognition of her contribution to New Zealand architecture. As of 2023, she has been an assessor for the
New Zealand Registered Architects Board for more than 15 years. ==Notable works==