Episode 103: Troy Creighton from Stormtech explains what commercial design can teach residential builds
The managing director of Stormtech, Troy Creighton explains how now re-adapting commercial technology for use in residential setting is becoming more commonplace. The main technology we are talking about here revolves around the management of water and how this is becoming a vital part of many buildings and/or precinct design strategy. Troy also describes some of his latest commercial projects where water management technology has been repurposed for use in a residential setting....
28 Mars 202247min
Episode 102: Ahmed El Safty on how the PowerCap Hybrid Graphene battery sustainable energy system is set to change how we store & use power
We speak with ZED principal Engineer and CEO, Ahmed El Safty, the visionary behind the new technology. He and his team of postdoctoral researchers and engineers have been developing the PowerCap technology for more than a decade. The PowerCap Hybrid Graphene battery is a sustainable energy storage system that lasts two to three times longer than standard Lithium batteries. It also provides up to ten times more power density – this means the energy is delivered instantly, i...
14 Mars 202230min
Episode 101: Jayne Harrison on inspiration, education design and the unique qualities women bring to the profession
Jayne Harrison is Founding Director of JDH Architects and has been at the helm since its inception in 2003. Through her leadership, and pioneering vision, JDH has delivered an extensive portfolio of education and community projects and a hard-earned reputation as one of Australia’s most creative and dynamic architecture firms. As a leading voice advocating resilient and responsible architecture and building methodologies, Jayne explains why she believes in a better way to practice her ...
28 Feb 202233min
Episode 100: Luke Johnson from Architectus talks about design, sustainability and the brutalism of Macquarie University
Luke Johnson from Architectus is a highly-skilled designer who has worked throughout Australia, Japan and Europe on arts and cultural, education, residential, transport, health and workplace sector projects. In this wide-ranging interview, Luke talks about where design is going, how education design has become his passion and why we need embrace sustainable design sooner rather than later. This podcast was brought to you in association with Alspec, proud sponsors of our 2021 Com...
14 Feb 202229min
Episode 99: Rob Bryant talks about digital twin technology and how it relates to sustainability
Rob Bryant, Executive Vice President of APAC, InEight explains how emerging technologies such as digital twin concepts can minimise carbon emissions for existing and future projects, improve Australia’s sustainability efforts and encourage sustainable behaviours and can also ultimately lead to the built sector achieving net zero faster.Bryant also explains what these new technologies mean for the future of the architecture profession in Australia.
31 Jan 202236min
Episode 98: Caroma Industrial Designers Luke di Michiel & Andy Grigor talk toilet design, technology, water savings and sustainability
Caroma Senior Industrial Designer Luke di Michiel is at the forefront of product design and innovation, contributing to numerous award-winning products for GWA Bathrooms and Kitchens and their leading Caroma brand. Andy Grigor, the Head of Design and Innovation at GWA for the Caroma, Methven, Clark and Dorf brands has lead the design and innovation team for Methven since 2016 and GWA/Caroma design team since 2020, bringing with him a wealth of design and product development experience...
17 Jan 202246min
Episode 97: My sustainability journey by 2021 Sustainability Awards Lifetime Achievement winner, Tone Wheeler
Tone Wheeler is a lot of things: architect, lecturer, builder, author, entrepreneur, mentor, government advisor, critic and columnist. To this long list of salubrious accolades and achievements, we can now add the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Sustainability Awards. This is perhaps the crowning glory to what has been stellar and fascinating career. Wheeler is certainly a person with strong opinions who’s happy to share those opinions whether you want to hear...
6 Dec 20211h 7min
Episode 96: Harold Perks on the shift to Build-to-Rent models of residential design
Harold Perks is Director with Hames Sharley and has been a part of the practice for over a decade. As a registered Architect for over 18 years’, he has experience in mixed-use master planning, commercial, retail, high-end residential design, warehouse and hospitality architecture. His passion for carefully-considered urban fabric regularly sees him working at the complex intersection between Urban Design and Architecture. In this episode, Perks talks about the move to Build-to-Re...
29 Nov 202129min
