Episode 118: Kittiphot Boochangkool, Group Sustainability Leader at dwp on sustainability, green certification and the circular economy
Kittiphot Boochangkool is the new Group Sustainability Leader at dwp overseeing group sustainability initiatives and helping architects and designers unlock their full sustainability potential. Boochangkool was raised and educated in the United States, Thailand and United Kingdom with a background in law, international relations and public policy and a specific focus on climate and energy. In this wide-ranging interview, he talks about sustainability, green certificati...
1 Aug 202226min
Episode 117: Paolo Bevilacqua, General Manager of Real Utilities talks about energy pricing & why sustainable energy is good for the bottom line
Paolo Bevilacqua, the General Manager of Real Utilities, an authorised energy retailer and utilities business established in 2017 wholly owned by Frasers Property Australia, has 20 years’ experience in the property sector and is one of Australia’s leading sustainability professionals, responsible for delivering cutting-edge sustainability solutions to many high-profile projects across various sectors. Paolo also currently leads Frasers Property Global Sustainability Working Group, overseeing ...
25 Juli 202228min
Episode 116: Shortcast - Max Navius, HDR's Associate Director outlines the approach to adaptive reuse in their HQ refurbishment in a Harry Seidler building
HDR has moved into its new office space at the revamped 25 Martin Place, utilising all the floorspace on the 24th floor of the iconic Harry Seidler building to bring together its local architectural and engineering teams. The office features an open plan office configuration as well as breakout spaces, exercise and stress management rooms and programs, parent facilities and high-quality lighting and air conditioning that put staff wellbeing at the forefront. HDR Associate Director Max Navius ...
18 Juli 20226min
Episode 115: Andrew Tobin from Mirvac on the unique challenges of designing mixed-use buildings
Andrew Tobin is the Development Director – Mixed Use at Mirvac where he was responsible for the management and delivery of two of Mirvac’s most complex and high-profile mixed-use projects, Harbourside and Waterloo Metro Quarter both in Sydney. Before joining Mirvac, Andrew spent over 20 years at Lendlease, most recently based in London as Head of Office Business Unit in Lendlease’s Europe Development division and Project Director for International Quarter London. In this exclusive intervie...
11 Juli 202236min
Episode 114: DKO Design Director Jesse Linardi on Designing for Smaller Spaces in Apartment Living
DKO design director Jesse Linardi is a highly talented and innovative designer who has designed several award-winning projects, including projects such as Campbell Street which won a Victorian Architecture Award for Small Project and Multi Residential Architecture. He shares with us his secrets on modern-day apartment design and what it takes to be a successful and award-winning designer in what is fast becoming a very crowded and competitive field. This podcast is brought to you in associ...
4 Juli 202232min
Episode 113: AM-BOSS owner Robyn Rutley explains why her ladders are not only safer but are also better for our economy
Robyn Rutley is the owner and CEO of AM-BOSS Access Ladders, a family run company that was started by her father in 1979. She joined him in 2004 and her husband Graeme joined her in 2007. Since 2011 Robyn and Graeme have been responsible for managing Manufacturing and Production, Quality Control, Implementing Management Systems and maintaining CodeMark Certification. In 1979 AM-BOSS first designed and manufactured prototypes of pull-down access ladders. The product was an immedia...
27 Juni 202237min
Episode 112: Michele Adair explains why we need more affordable housing like Wollongong's Northsea development
The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) NSW CEO Michele Adair talks about her a unique understanding of housing challenges facing older Australians, people living with chronic illness and those experiencing financial hardship. As the CEO of the Housing Trust since 2017, which now manages 1,100 affordable rental properties in the Wollongong region for 2,100 families, in this exclusive interview she explains to Architecture & Design magazine Deputy Editor Jarrod Reedie why State ...
20 Juni 202210min
Episode 111: Ruth McKenzie from NorthbyNorth talks about sustainability, the modern commercial space & the path towards zero net emissions
Ruth McKenzie established North by North Interior Architecture in early 2020, specializing in sustainable commercial fit-outs and small scale residential. She is a registered architect in NSW and Ireland, has worked as a design journalist for national newspapers and is experienced in a number of project typologies from education to aged care. Ruth holds Masters in Sustainability from the University of Sydney and particular interest in the adaptation of existing buildings. ...
6 Juni 202239min
