Talking Architecture & Design

Founded in Tasmania in 2002, Kate Philips and Thomas Bailey from Room11 have a reputation for creating exemplary architecture, whereby a sensitivity to, and preoccupation with landscape typifies Room11’s architecture. As the only Australian architectural practice to be invited as part of the International contingent for the La Biennale di Venezia, Room11 certainly do impress.Directors Kate Philips and Thomas Bailey reveal their secrets in this exclusive podcast.

12 Jul 202147min

Max Rafferty has 20 years’ experience within the construction industry and is currently Master Builders Australia National Technical Policy Manager. He represents the MBA on the Building Codes Committee which provides Technical advice the Australian Building Codes Board, and a number of Australian Standards Committees including BD 038 Wet Areas In Buildings. He has also worked as a Construction Auditor within Government and has experience in residential and commercial construction, in...

5 Jul 202140min

Emeritus Professor Catherine Bridge has a significant national and international reputation in the area of enabling environments, as evidenced by her invited participation in the International Design Awards as a judge; along with numerous International forums and publications. She is one of Australia’s eminent experts on housing solutions for older people. Her housing research portfolio includes research on housing and care; housing and health; older people and sustainability; accessibility...

28 Jun 202127min

Jorge Chapa is Head of Market Transformation at the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and who’s role it is to ensure that GBCA’s strategic priorities, partnerships, and product and services, including Green Star, accelerate the transformation of Australia’s built environment – delivering more liveable, resilient, and sustainable places for everyone. In this exclusive interview, Chapa talks extensively about the features and benefits of Greenstar ratings, how the GBCA see...

21 Jun 202148min

Former national president of the Australian Institute of Architects and spokesperson for the Hands Off Anzac Hall campaign Clare Cousins is angry with the National Capital Authority (NCA) and its plans for the Australian War Memorial, which will see Anzac Hall demolished and pave the way for a $500 million expansion. Cousins says that this decision shows that the “Australia’s regulatory framework has failed Australians at every step of this abomination of an ‘assessment’ process'" and ...

14 Jun 202136min

Situated on picturesque Woolooware Bay in Sydney’s iconic Sutherland Shire, Anglicare's Woolooware Shores offers premium retirement living amidst a vibrant and friendly community. Damian Barker & Nik Dunoski from Jackson Teece Architects explain what were the steps in designing an entire aged care facility in what is a brownfield site sitting near a popular coastal spot. Where did they start, what did they look out for and how did these seasoned designers determine what features and in...

7 Jun 202152min

Interior Architect Tina Fox, the Sustainability Transformation Group leader for Scott Carver has over 15 years’ experience in the hotel, hospitality & heritage sectors. Originally from the UK, Tina is skilled in bringing a clients’ vision to life from concept development to project management on complex and diverse schemes. Her creative thinking and eye for detail leads her to create beautiful places that understand the needs of both the client and consumer. In this w...

31 Mai 202136min

Ian Moore is the principal of Ian Moore Architects, a multi-disciplinary practice established in 1990. The practice has won numerous national and international awards and has been exhibited in Australia and around the world . Moore talks about how bathrooms influence or change a building design and how this further influences a structure as well as how the design of a bathroom can effect water usage and the environment in general. Moore also talks about about some bathroom designs he has do...

24 Mai 202145min