Talking Architecture & Design

Episode 189: Sustainability Engineer and Director at Credwell Energy Paddy Healy on ESD Certifications, Energy Modelling & BAL classifications

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We speak with  Padraig (Paddy) Healy, sustainability engineer and Director at Credwell Energy. Healy covers all ESD Certifications and provides Ener...

Episode 188: Jean Graham, founder of Winter Architecture on why designing for longevity is the most sustainable way

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jean Graham is an architect, Founding Director of Winter Architecture, a collaborative architecture practice located in Fitzroy and Torquay in Victori...

Episode 187: Matt Gould, Mayor of Wollondilly Shire Council on the need for infrastructure & the current housing crisis

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Shortcast is with the current Mayor of Wollondilly Shire Council, the honourable Matt Gould. Located on the outskirts of greater Sydney, the sou...

Episode 186: Judy-Lea Engel on how healthy floor materials & designs are vital as well as sustainable for designers & users alike

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Judy-Lea Engel is a textile scientist and Product Developer for floor and carpet specialists at GH Commercial.She cuts through the jargon and explains...

Episode 185: Emma Bombonato on the continuing sustainability journey of the iconic Sydney Opera House

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Sydney Opera House is one of our nation’s most treasured cultural landmarks. With almost 11 million visitors per year, the Sydney Opera House il...

Episode 184: Dean Landy on the economic and spiritual value of humanitarian architecture

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From building Lego cities on a pool table to building homes and schools in Africa, it’s been an adventurous ride for this Australian architect who w...

Episode 183: Llewellyn Regler and Matthew O'Neill on flammable cladding, condensation, the NCC and what's next for the building industry

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Llewellyn Regler is the National Technical Manager for facades at Network Architectural. He helps to ensure that all products we deliver to the façad...

Episode 182: James Cooper from Sanctum Design about the wonders of passive design, façade materials, shading, and window glazing

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Based in Clontarf, NSW, James Cooper has been implementing the principles of sustainable design for over 25 years and brings his knowledge of passive ...

Episode 181: Richard Hough from Arup on some of the secrets behind building the Sydney Opera House

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Hough has been a structural engineer with Arup for over 40 years, including periods as a Director in Arup’s London office, as Managing Princ...

Episode 180: Jan Kwak, MD of Hatch on how sustainability, housing affordability and mining are connected

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jan Kwak is Managing Director of Australia and Asia at Hatch.com, an award-  winning multidisciplinary leader in engineering, operational and develop...

Episode 179: Professor Chimay Anumba from the University of Florida talks about Digital Twin technology

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Chimay Anumba is a Professor and the Dean of the College of Design, Construction, and Planning at the University of Florida.  He has over ...

Episode 178: Esther Dickins from Architectus on biophilia, water-saving design and trends in hospitality design

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Architectus has launched a new landscape architecture offering, introducing a number of leading Landscape Architects to our growing Urban Futures team...

Episode 177: Rob Kirkovski, Principal Designer of WAs Rural Building Company on building styles, the industry and his recent HIA award win

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Kirkovski is the Managing Director & Principal Design Manager for The Rural Building Company, with a design history that spans close to 30 yea...

Episode 176: Lorena Gaxiola on the changing trends and challenges of hospitality design

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lorena Gaxiola, an internationally acclaimed interior architect and designer renowned for her expertise in creating bespoke spaces that add value to a...

Episode 175: Darren Palmer from The Block talks about new designs, bathroom ideas and why designing windows properly is crucial for sustainability

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Palmer began his career designing beautiful and personalised homes for discerning clients. Today, Darren Palmer has evolved into a prestigious ...

Episode 174: World famous Egyptologist Dr Mostafa Waziry on the upcoming Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to World famous Egyptologist Dr Mostafa Waziry on the upcoming Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs  exhibition that is coming to the Austra...

Episode 173: Virginia Wong See, Co-founder of Architecture@Altitude on site-specific design Section J and getting window design right

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Virginia Wong See relaunched her practice as architecture@altitude in 2011 to focus on cool climate energy efficient building design and architect-des...

Episode 171: Callie van der Merwe from Design Partnership reveals the secrets of designing a successful restaurant

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the founder of the Design Partnership, Callie van der Merwe began his career as an architect in the early 1990’s before changing over to hospital...

Episode 170: Stanley Krummeck & Dick Nugent on the true urban value of Mixed Use Projects

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of their recent architectural alliance in a bid to deliver a number of mixed-use projects throughout Australia, Farrells' Stanley Kru...

Episode 169: Craig Baudin from Fender Katsalidis explains urban design, biophilia, wellness and his role in designing the iconic Central Place Sydney precinct

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Baudin, is a highly credentialed and experienced contemporary architect and also a principal at Fender Katsalidis. Craig has had an active role ...

Episode 168: Karen Primmer, Colliers Head of Workplace & Transformation Tenant Advisory talks about trends in modern office design

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Primmer grew up the daughter of an architect and fostered a passion for great spaces, effective design and construction.   Karen Primmer has ...

Episode 167: Verosol MD Jules Di Bartolomeo on heat reduction in buildings, why greenwashing is bad for the industry and why quality and manufacturing in Australia matter

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jules Di Bartolomeo is the Verosol (Australia) Managing Director, with an MBA from Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia who has built ...

Episode 166: Doug Southwell and Tina Fox from Scott Carver Architects talk about the challenges & rewards of their redesign of Sydney's Theatre Royal

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Southwell is an Architect and Director of Scott Carver who has witnessed the increasing demand for hospitality spaces and sensibility across mult...

Episode 165: Professor Michael Stacey on why Aluminium may be the most sustainable building material we have

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Michael Stacey is an award-winning architect, who combines practice, teaching, research and writing, based in London at the Bartlett / UCL a...

Episode 164: Burak Dincel on the rise and rise of Dincel Structural Walling

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Burak Dincel left Turkey in 1979 with no English and no professional standing in the Australian market. Over the next 20 years, the structural engine...

Episode 163: The Silicosis crisis, the need to update workplace laws and the changing direction of benchtop makers

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cosentino  Oceania Vice President Itay Shimony talks about how the Silicosis crisis in Australia is changing not just what materials we are using for...

Episode 162: Stuart Braine and Brent Livy from Kingspan on how insulation helps in building 7 Star Energy Efficient Homes in Australia

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Braine is the National Specification Manager for Kingspan Insulation. He has over 20 years of experience in the building materials industry and...

Episode 161: The stars of Benefactors, a new play featuring an architect talking about design, urban planning and the compromises architects make

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Palmer and Gareth Davies star in Benefactors, an Olivier Award-winning architecture comedy set in the late 1960s, where they play Jane & Davi...

Episode 160: UK-based urbanist & cities expert Professor Greg Clark on how we could better design our cities

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Greg Clark is a UK based urban leadership and sustainable urban transition expert who is in Australia to present a free lecture at the Unive...

Episode 159: Cox Director Joe Agius recounts what it's like to work on designing zoos and airports

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Agius has been a Director of COX since 2005. He sets and guides design direction for many projects in the Sydney studio as Design Director. Joe ...

Episode 158: Hamad Samavi and the importance of sustainable residential design

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hamid Samavi founded OROSI in 2010 as an architectural company. He soon however found his passion lay in the sustainable development of real estate.To...

Episode 157: UK Consul General Louise Cantillon and AAC CEO Kathlyn Loseby explain the Mutual Recognition Agreement (UK MRA)

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TAD speaks to UK Consul General Louise Cantillon and AAC CEO Kathlyn Loseby on the Mutual Recognition Agreement (UK MRA) and what will it mean for Aus...

Episode 156: Hassell Principal Glenn Scott on the thrill of designing major sports venues

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hassell Principal Glenn Scott is an internationally recognised specialist in designing and planning city-defining public places like sports and entert...

Episode 155: Episode 155: Former Sustainability Awards head judge Dick Clarke on this year's awards program

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Principal of Envirotecture, Dick Clarke has this year decided he will not function as the Sustainability Awards head Chair.With more than 35 years’ ...

Episode 154: Interface's Connie Hensler & South Pole's John Davis on taking action on Climate Change, 2030 targets and how to achieve our goals

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talking action on Climate Change, 2030 targets and how or if we are going to achieve our goals.It is now 2023 and there is a dawning sense of urgency ...

Episode 153: German architect Matthias Sauerbruch talks about how architects can provide the solutions to the challenges humanity is facing

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthias Sauerbruch studied in Berlin and in London and has worked at the Office for Metropolitan Architecture in London as project manager for six ye...

Episode 152: Tim Kneebone from Salto Systems and Norman Khan from Yarra Hotel Group on the latest ideas for hotel security

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Kneebone the National Hospitality Manager at SALTO Systems engages, educates and consults on next-generation access control solutions within the h...

Episode 151: Laura Hamilton-O'Hara, CEO of Living Future Institute of Australia talks about biophilia, fractals & sustainability

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Hamilton-O'Hara - CEO, the Living Future Institute of AustraliaLaura has a Master’s Degree in Social Ecology and two decades of industry ...

Episode 150: Architect Brian Hooper and Michael Lavery from M3 architecture talk about the positive outcome of the Barcaldine Master Plan

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Architect Brian Hooper and Michael Lavery from M3 architecture explain how and why the creation of the Barcaldine Master Plan and subsequent design re...

Episode 149: Dr Sarah Hill, CEO of the Western Parkland City Authority & her vision of the future of western Sydney

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sarah Hill, the CEO of the Western Parkland City Authority, talks about delivering her vision for 'a metropolis of three cities’', a vi...

Episode 148: Joel Williamson from GH Commercial talks about why flooring and biophilic design go hand-in-hand

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Williamson is the National Sales Manager of GH Commercial.In the wide-ranging interview, Joel talks about the major shift in how people use offic...

Episode 147: Where is outdoor furniture design going & why sustainability matters in design

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terry Lin, Outer’s Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer of Outer shares his thoughts on Outer’s story, as well as furniture design predictions such...

Episode 146: Troy Creighton and the new bathroom design trends taking the hospitality sector by storm

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Troy Creighton has been the Managing Director of Stormtech since 2003. In this episode, Troy talks about the many new and exciting  ideas, solutions ...

Episode 145: Tim Phillips, MD of Tilt Industrial Design on the link between sustainability and industrial design

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Phillips is a highly regarded Industrial Designer specialising in design for Architects, Creatives and the construction Industry. He has extensive...

Episode 144: Hamish Lyon from NH Architecture talks about his CENTREPIECE

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hamish Lyon is Director of Architecture and Design at NH Architecture and leads the firm’s design thinking and direction. He is involved in projects...

Episode 143: Richard Francis-Jones and his controversial new book, Truth and Lies in Architecture

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Francis-Jones was born in 1960 in Hertfordshire, England and is a highly awarded Australian architect. He is the design director of the Multid...

Episode 142: Hector Abrahams talks about Stephenson's Mill, his highly commended entry for the 2022 Sustainability Awards

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hector Abrahams Architects is a local, innovative firm that has been shaped by the experiences of its Founder, Hector Abrahams.In this episode of Talk...

Episode 141: Former Head of Sustainability at AMP Capital Real Estate Chris Nunn on how & why Sustainability is changing

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Nunn is the former Head of Sustainability at AMP Capital Real Estate, which has a portfolio valued at approximately $28 billion, consisting of a...

Episode 140: Up & coming Indigenous architect Marni Reti on how Culture & Country influence her approach to design

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Winner of the 2022 Emerging Sustainable Architect Award, Marni Reti is a proud Palawa and Ngātiwai woman, born and raised on Gadigal land. She gradu...

Episode 139: Alex Symes on the secrets of his success as an award-winning architect and Passive House advocate

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander Symes founded his eponymous architecture firm in 2014 with a mission to advance sustainable architecture. The winner of numerous awards, in...

Episode 138: David Brooks from Carr on how Australia’s relationship with apartment living is changing

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While at Carr, David Brooks worked across many multi-residential projects, as well as the award-winning United Places hotel. In each project, his aim ...

Episode 137: Matthew Kandelaars on why high and medium density is the future of Australia's urban landscape

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Urban Development Institute of Australia, Victorian Division (UDIA Victoria) CEO Matthew Kandelaars talks about what part of urban development he ...

Episode 136: Koos de Keijzer from DKO on hotel design, the future of office space and the rise of the 'Resimercial' building

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Koos de Keijzer, founding partner and Principal of DKO Architecture, has built a highly regarded role as an urban designer and architect, with particu...

Episode 135 : Tone Wheeler on Australian architecture and the history & influence of house builder AV Jennings

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our continuing conversation with architect, lecturer, social commentator and columnist Tone Wheeler on the history of house designer and builder AV Je...

Episode 134: Daniel Smith from Leaf Architecture and the secret behind designing the perfect school

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Smith started Leaf Architecture in 2015 with the intention of creating a practice that has a strong focus and understanding of pedagogy and edu...

Episode 133: Melbourne’s Seafarers development: A masterclass in adaptive reuse and circular economy thinking

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Melbourne’s Seafarers development embodies sustainable luxury. The former site of the city’s Goods Shed No. 5, Seafarers shapes up as a project th...

Episode 132: Corey Peterson on how his work in Antarctica equipped him for his lifelong battle to promote sustainability

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Corey Peterson spent 16 years supporting science in Antarctica before emigrating to Tasmania. He has worked at the University of Tasmania since 2009 ...

Episode 131: Tone Wheeler shares his views on some famous & recently-deceased Australian architects and architectural educators

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Architect, lecturer, columnist and founder of environa studio Tone Wheeler shares his many thoughts about the evolution of architectural teaching in A...

Episode 130: Sally Brincat from ThomsonAdsett delves into the world of modern school design

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sally Brincat is an architect with over 20 years of experience and is ThomsonAdsett's Victoria Education Sector Lead. She recently led a large jo...

Episode 129: Nick Hill, co-founder and CEO of Coast4C on the importance of seaweed & its role in helping to fight climate change

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Hill has two decades experience in sustainable enterprise for coastal communities, fundraising and leading teams. Coast4C is aimed at unlocking t...

Episode 128: Tammy Beck from WRA tells us the secrets behind award-winning school design

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tammy Beck joined William Ross Architects (WRA) in 2004 becoming Executive Director in 2020. Tammy has exceptional communication, consultation and ana...

Episode 127: NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler on Project Remediate, cladding issues and his ideas for improving build quality

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Chandler OAM was appointed NSW Building Commissioner in 2019 after an impressive forty-year career in the Australian construction industry. Dav...

Episode 126: WeWork’s Global Head of Studios, Franquibel Lima talks about the future of the office

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WeWork is a provider of coworking spaces, including physical and virtual shared spaces, headquartered in New York City. As of December 31, 2021, the ...

Episode 125: M3 Architecture partner Ben Vielle on what really matters in school design

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Vielle is a partner of m3architecture with over 20 years of experience in architectural practice. He has worked extensively in the education secto...

Episode 124: Kate Nason from the Australian Passive House Association on healthy homes

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Nason is  the chairperson of Australian Passive House Association and is a passionate advocate of high-performance, healthy and resilient buildi...

Episode 123: Aidan Hill from Autex on sustainability, carbon zero and why manufacturers will have a green future

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aidan Hill,  Global Technical & Sustainability Manager from Autex, explains sustainability, carbon zero and just what are companies like his doin...

Episode 122: Waterproofing expert Paul Ratcliff explains what we are doing all wrong when waterproofing our buildings

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Ratcliff is a building consultant with over 30 years’ experience, with an onsite building background, and a strong foundation in understanding ...

Episode 121: Industrial designer and founder of Reef Design Lab Alex Goad talks about the amazing things you can do with coral reef restoration technology

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Goad is passionate about using design for marine restoration and the role it is playing to communicate research to the wider public. His work is ...

Episode 120: Victoria University City Tower, a study in Modernising Historic Buildings for Today's Educational Needs

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clare Connan Senior Associate, Woods Bagot Architect and Stewart Lock,  Principal of Jackson Architecture explain the complexity and challenges in re...

Episode 119: Hassell Senior Associate Scott Davies on urban planning, flood mitigation and designing Sydney's new airport precinct

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Davies is an Urban Designer who in his own words is all about creating places people love. Scott had over 14 years experience in urban design a...

Episode 118: Kittiphot Boochangkool, Group Sustainability Leader at dwp on sustainability, green certification and the circular economy

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kittiphot Boochangkool is the new Group Sustainability Leader at dwp overseeing group sustainability initiatives and helping architects and designers ...

Episode 117: Paolo Bevilacqua, General Manager of Real Utilities talks about energy pricing & why sustainable energy is good for the bottom line

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paolo Bevilacqua, the General Manager of Real Utilities, an authorised energy retailer and utilities business established in 2017 wholly owned by Fras...

Episode 116: Shortcast - Max Navius, HDR's Associate Director outlines the approach to adaptive reuse in their HQ refurbishment in a Harry Seidler building

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 bu...

Episode 115: Andrew Tobin from Mirvac on the unique challenges of designing mixed-use buildings

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

Episode 114: DKO Design Director Jesse Linardi on Designing for Smaller Spaces in Apartment Living

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DKO design director Jesse Linardi is a highly talented and innovative designer who has designed several award-winning projects, including projects suc...

Episode 113: AM-BOSS owner Robyn Rutley explains why her ladders are not only safer but are also better for our economy

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Episode 112: Michele Adair explains why we need more affordable housing like Wollongong's Northsea development

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) NSW CEO Michele Adair talks about her a unique understanding of housing challenges facing older Aust...

Episode 111: Ruth McKenzie from NorthbyNorth talks about sustainability, the modern commercial space & the path towards zero net emissions

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Ruth McKenzie established North by North Interior Architecture in early 2020, specializing in sustainable commercial fit-outs and small scale reside...

Episode 110: Oliver Heath explains the connection between human-centric and biophilic design principles

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oliver Heath is the founder of Oliver Heath Design, an architectural & interior design firm specialising in health and well-being. Oliver has been...

Episode 109: The reasons behind our housing affordability crisis and how we can fix it

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Shane Geha, who is well-known to our listeners, is the Managing Director and co-founder of EG Advisory, a rezoning company with expertise in land t...

Episode 108: Builder, designer and sustainability advocate David Coates gives the hard truth about sustainability

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Winner of the Emerging Architect/Designer category at the 2021 Sustainability Awards David Coates lives and breathes sustainability and has been deliv...

Episode 107: How Kris Spann is reimagining Australia's public retail spaces

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The People Parkers recycled plastic mobile parklet facilitates the rapid, sustainable and considered reimagining of car parking spaces and roadways in...

Episode 106: Interface's Jan Peter van Deutekom on how to successfully design a sustainable flooring product

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interface Product Development Manager Jan Peter van Deutekom, or JP as he's known talks about the flooring maker's approach to product manag...

Episode 105: The indefatigable Dr. Davina Jackson on her new book and the reality of Australian design

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Davina Jackson is an international writer and promoter of creative applications of post-internet technology for urban development, and pan-Pacific ...

Episode 104: Australia's foremost colour expert Kim Chadwick on what is colour and how it affects the way we design

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Chadwick is the Director of Australian Trend Forecast and the creator of the Designer Colour Wheel.During 30 years in the design industry, Kim has...

Episode 103: Troy Creighton from Stormtech explains what commercial design can teach residential builds

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The managing director of Stormtech, Troy Creighton explains how now  re-adapting commercial technology for use in residential setting is becoming mor...

Episode 102: Ahmed El Safty on how the PowerCap Hybrid Graphene battery sustainable energy system is set to change how we store & use power

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We speak with ZED principal Engineer and CEO, Ahmed El Safty, the visionary behind the new technology. He and his team of postdoctoral researchers an...

Episode 101: Jayne Harrison on inspiration, education design and the unique qualities women bring to the profession

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jayne Harrison is Founding Director of JDH Architects and has been at the helm since its inception in 2003. Through her leadership, and pioneering vis...

Episode 100: Luke Johnson from Architectus talks about design, sustainability and the brutalism of Macquarie University

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Johnson from Architectus  is a highly-skilled designer who has worked throughout Australia, Japan and Europe on arts and cultural, education, re...

Episode 99: Rob Bryant talks about digital twin technology and how it relates to sustainability

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Bryant, Executive Vice President of APAC, InEight explains how emerging technologies such as digital twin concepts can minimise carbon emissions f...

Episode 98: Caroma Industrial Designers Luke di Michiel & Andy Grigor talk toilet design, technology, water savings and sustainability

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Caroma Senior Industrial Designer Luke di Michiel is at the forefront of product design and innovation, contributing to numerous award-winning product...

Episode 97: My sustainability journey by 2021 Sustainability Awards Lifetime Achievement winner, Tone Wheeler

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tone Wheeler is a lot of things: architect, lecturer, builder, author, entrepreneur, mentor, government advisor, critic and columnist. To this long l...

Episode 96: Harold Perks on the shift to Build-to-Rent models of residential design

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Episode 95: Harvey Male, Buchan’s Living sector leader talks about the secrets behind build-to-rent

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Harvey Male is Buchan’s Living sector leader, which encompasses the firm's residential, hospitality and build-to-rent portfolio.In this episode...

Episode 94: Dr Shane Geha on what is really driving the housing affordability crisis and what we can do about it

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Shane Geha  is the Managing Director and co-founder of EG Advisory, a rezoning company with expertise in land transformation operating across Aust...

Episode 93: Architect Brett Diprose on the secrets behind designing sustainable sports infrastructure

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Prior to joining Warren and Mahoney, Brett Diprose held the position of Associate Director with Peddle Thorp Architects. In this role, Brett was in c...

Episode 92: Restoration Australia's Anthony Burke on history, architecture & why his show brings out your inner Julius Caesar

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The host of Restoration Australia, Anthony Burke, is a Professor of Architecture and Associate Dean of International Engagement in the Faculty of Desi...

Episode 91: Stephen Choi talks about biophilic design and the opportunities it brings to architects

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk biophilic design, sustainability and how this can help with the challenge of climate change  with Stephen Choi from Fraser’...

Episode 90: Rob Puksand on post-pandemic design, the changing nature of the profession & what kind of design legacy he would like to leave

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Puksand is the founding Partner of national architectural firm Gray Puksand who works across a variety of project types including masterplannin...

Episode 89: Design industry icon Sue Carr on design, work and the challenges of being a female designer in the 1980s

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Since co-founding Inarc in the early seventies and later Carr Design Group,  Sue Carr has played a crucial role in the evolution of Australian interi...