Episode 224: When culture and architecture collide

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Gene Baur is the founder of Farm Sanctuary, a place of rescue, refuge, and adoption for hundreds of farm animals each year. Farm Sanctuary shelters enable visitors to connect with farm animals as emotional, intelligent individuals. Gene has also led campaigns to change laws about animal treatment and taken undercover photographs of farms, stockyards, and slaughterhouses, documenting deplorable conditions. His pictures and videos exposing factory farming cruelties have aired nationally and internationally, educating millions about the plight of modern farm animals, and his rescue work inspired an international farm sanctuary movement. Once called “the conscience of the food movement” by Time magazine, Gene walks the walk and talks the talk when it comes to food and animal rights. Jay and Gene discuss the political and cultural steps that will bring about the end of factory farming and a healthier approach to animals and food. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:05 The state of veganism 6:18 Cultural shifts around factory farming and veganism 14:58 Gene’s three paths of activism 17:44 Gene’s legislative successes 22:25 Accepting people where they are in their journeys 25:36 Thank you and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jayruderman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .…

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Episode 224: When culture and architecture collide

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An interview with prominent Melbourne-based urban designer, architect and multi-disciplinary design practice DKO founding partner and principal Koos de Keijzer.

257 episodes

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Episode 260: Ray White’s Chief Economist and one of Australia’s leading property experts, Nerida Conisbee on fixing Australia's housing crisis 24:42

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Nerida Conisbee is Ray White’s Chief Economist and one of Australia’s leading property experts. Nerida works closely with industry partners to provide strategic vision and policy recommendations for the future of property in Australia. She represents Ray White to inform and influence key stakeholder groups across the residential and commercial sectors, in addition to advising major Australian government bodies. In this exclusive interview, Nerida unravels the main issues behind our housing affordability crisis and some things we can do to alleviate the problem. This podcast is brought to you in association with AWS , proud sponsors of our 2025 Residential series of podcasts.…

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Episode 259: Autex's Jono Mountford on circularity, regenerative design and why Closing the Loop is now more important than ever 33:45

14 days ago33:45

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Jonathan 'Jono' Mountfort is the Creative Director at Autex Acoustics and a design expert specialising in sustainable acoustic solutions. With over 20 years of experience in design and manufacturing, Jonathan oversees product design, compliance, and sustainability. His journey into design began with a background in mechanical engineering, which sparked his passion for tinkering. After a brief stint as a vegan chef on the set of ‘Lord of the Rings,’ he pursued a degree in product design, where he explored innovative concepts such as biomimicry and cradle-to-cradle design. These days, his expertise blends industrial design, engineering, and acoustics, giving him a distinctive approach to creating circular products. This podcast is brought to you in association with Autex Acoustics , proud sponsors of our 2025 Sustainability series of podcasts.…

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Episode 258: Holding Redlich Special Counsel Katharine Huxley on the EPBC Act Amendment & its impact on future land use 19:51

21 days ago19:51

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The Australian Parliament passed the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Reconsiderations) Bill 2025, restricting the Minister for the Environment’s power to reconsider certain past decisions under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This change has significant implications for environmental oversight, particularly in cases where new information emerges about the impact of ongoing land use activities, such as the concerns raised over salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour and its potential effect on the endangered Maugean skate. Holding Redlich Special Counsel Katharine Huxley is an environment and planning lawyer with experience in development, compliance, local government, and administrative law, who can discuss the implications of this significant new amendment. In this interview, Huxley explains what this will mean for future land use and environmental management in general.…

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Episode 257: Paul Scully, New South Wales Minister for Planning and Public Spaces explains all about the NSW Housing Pattern Book 18:09

28 days ago18:09

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With housing affordability at crisis levels and younger generations leaving Sydney in record numbers, the Minns Labor Government has announced a bold plan to make it faster, easier, and more affordable to build a new home. At the center of this plan is the launch of the NSW Housing Pattern Book—a collection of architect-designed terraces, townhouses, and manor houses—combined with a world-first Complying Development pathway that promises to cut approval times down to just ten days. The NSW government has been at the forefront of this major reform, which aims not only to increase housing supply but also to create vibrant, sustainable communities that reflect the diversity of the people who call NSW home. Paul Scully, New South Wales Minister for Planning and Public Spaces joins us to unpack what this all means for families, first-home buyers, downsizers, and builders across the state. This podcast is brought to you in association with AWS , proud sponsors of our 2025 Residential series of podcasts.…

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Episode 256: Why weatherproofing at the system level rather than through individual components is key to delivering code-compliant buildings 43:55

5 weeks ago43:55

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Proper weatherproofing is essential for buildings in Australia due to the country's climate, which includes intense sun, heavy rainfall, and varying temperatures. Effective weatherproofing protects the building from water damage, structural issues, and the growth of mould and mildew, while also ensuring a comfortable and healthy living environment. Jon Conway – National Technical & Product Development Manager for Innova at Etex Australia and Craig Blinco – Sales and Marketing Director, Sales & Marketing Director - Etex ANZ, explain the fundamentals of why getting your weatherproofing right is at the core of getting durable, code-compliant buildings. This episode was sponsored by Innova by Etex.…

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Episode 255: Graphisoft goes full circle & renews its focus on Australia's built environment. So why does this matter for architects? 35:56

6 weeks ago35:56

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Graphisoft is a European multinational corporation that designs 3D design software made by architects for architects. Based in Bavaria Germany, Graphisoft CEO Daniel Csillag is a former general manager of Bluebeam and CEO of Nevaris, who in Feb 2024 became CEO of Graphisoft with a focus on strategy, sales & products/services. Marton Kiss is Graphisoft’s Chief Product Officer and Senior Product Manager. Beginning his career as a technical support engineer, Márton’s narrative is a testament to growth, curiosity, and the power of advocating for user-centric products. In this recent interview, Daniel & Marton describe the evolution of their 3D software has gone through and what this will mean for Australian architects and designers.…

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Episode 254: Kukame McPierzie, Principal at Woods Bagot talks about Perth’s METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line 54:29

7 weeks ago54:29

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Designed by Woods Bagot, Perth’s METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line creates 21km of new railway track, connecting the north-eastern suburbs and Perth CBD. Five new integrated station precincts link various places of character and landscape along the unique Perth Swan Coastal Plain. The Morley-Ellenbrook Line represents the most significant expansion of the rail network since the Mandurah Line was built in 2007. To explain this huge project, we have with us Kukame McPierzie, Principal at Woods Bagot and National Vice-President of the Association of Consulting Architects, and the design lead on this project. This podcast is brought to you in association with Moddex , proud sponsors of our 2025 Commercial series of podcasts.…

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Episode 253: Architecture, storytelling and AI with Bowerbird Co-Founders Nic Granleese and Ben Morgan 29:19

9 weeks ago29:19

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In this episode of Talking Architecture & Design , host Clémence Carayol is joined by Ben Morgan and Nic Granleese, Co-Founders of Bowerbird, a platform that’s reshaping how architectural projects are shared with the media. With backgrounds in publishing and architecture, Morgan and Granleese created Bowerbird to make architectural storytelling more accessible. Their goal: to simplify the way architects pitch their work and connect directly with journalists. The conversation explores how the relationship between architecture and media is shifting, particularly with the rise of AI. From writing tools to image generation, technology is changing how architects document, visualise and share their work. They also look at the role of editorial quality in an algorithm-driven world, and how architects can adapt by embracing storytelling as part of their practice. Finally, Morgan and Granleese share how Bowerbird is evolving to support the architectural community in a fast-changing media landscape. by Clémence Carayol Listen now on all major podcast platforms.…

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Episode 252: The Brave New World of Data-Driven Design with HDR's Computational Design Director, Jeremy Graham 32:04

10 weeks ago32:04

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In this episode, we are going to delve into the world of Data-Driven Design or D3 as it's known. And to help us traverse this brave new world of design, we’re talking with, Jeremy Graham from HDR. With over a decade of experience, HDR's Computational Design Director, Jeremy Graham is recognised for his expertise in computational design and software development, significantly impacting the built environment through innovative solutions for integrating data and information into the design process. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Jeremy Graham leads the development of advanced technologies that harness artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the architectural design process. His design career spans multiple sectors, including sports, education, and health, where he has implemented bespoke generative solutions for data-driven design. Notable projects in his portfolio include Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Optus Stadium, Marvel Stadium, and Al Janoub Stadium.…

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Episode 251: Jefa Greenaway on the true meaning and value of Designing for Country 35:45

11 weeks ago35:45

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Jefa Greenaway is the director of Greenaway Architects and an honorary fellow of Design at Deakin University and Adjunct Industry Fellow at Swinbourne university. He is also a co-founder of several organizations set up to support Indigenous peoples pursuing a career in design. Greenaway was born on the Dharawal Country in Sydney. His father Bert Groves, was an Indigenous civil rights activist, and his mother was of German ancestry. He received his bachelor's degree in planning and design at the Melbourne University, where he was the only Indigenous person in his class at that time. In this exclusive interview, he talks to TAD about the true meaning and value of Designing for Country. This podcast is brought to you in association with Autex Acoustics , proud sponsors of our 2025 Sustainability series of podcasts.…

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Episode 250: Project Management Institute (PMI), Global director, Construction and Vice President APAC, Ben Breen on how to fix our skills shortages 23:40

12 weeks ago23:40

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The Government’s promise to build 250,000 completed homes a year for the next four years, coupled with a renewed focus on defence expenditure, and significant infrastructure projects like the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, are all putting increased pressure on the construction industry. But experts say, Australia does not have enough construction workers to meet Labor’s election promise to boost housing supply. The need for strategic workforce development and a focus on project management practices is now more urgent than ever to ensure efficient resource allocation, mitigate risks, and guarantee timely project delivery across all sectors. Project Management Institute (PMI), Global director construction and Vice President APAC, Ben Breen joins us on TAD to help us discuss skills shortages and how they can be overcome in the built environment. This podcast is brought to you in association with Moddex , proud sponsors of our 2024 Sustainability series of podcasts.…

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Episode 249: Llewellyn Regler & Mario Mey on cladding, the NCC, the facade market, Project Remediate and why waterproofing matters 49:11

14 weeks ago49:11

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Llewellyn Regler Network Architectural National Technical Manager is a specialist in providing solutions for high-quality architectural facade products, starting with the specification process and all the way through to the builder and end-user. Mario Mey is a highly experienced façade engineer and former National Façade Lead at ACOR, who played a pivotal role as Global Façade Consultant in NSW’s Project Remediate. Together they make a formidable team who's knowledge and experince in cladding solutions and issues like waterproofing, fire safety and sustainability are much sort after in Australia's building sector. Here they share some of their cladding technology and application secrets with Talking Architecture & Design. This podcast is brought to you in association with Network Architectural .…

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Episode 248: Drawing parallels between France and Australia when it comes to sustainability in the built environment with HIP V HYPE's Alexandra Faure 55:54

15 weeks ago55:54

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In this episode of Talking Architecture & Design , host Clémence Carayol sits down with Alexandra Faure, a French-Venezuelan urbanist and sustainability consultant based in Melbourne. With a background spanning Paris and Australia, and extensive experience at HIP V. HYPE, Faure offers a compelling cross-cultural lens on sustainable development and urban governance. Together, they explore the contrasts and commonalities between France and Australia in tackling sustainability challenges within the built environment. From urban density and climate adaptation to regulatory frameworks and heritage tensions, this thoughtful conversation unpacks how different histories, governance structures, and climates shape urban sustainability outcomes. Whether it’s material reuse, circular economy initiatives, or shifting policy landscapes, this episode is a must-listen for anyone working at the intersection of design, planning, and climate action.In this episode of Talking Architecture & Design , host Clémence Carayol sits down with Alexandra Faure, a French-Venezuelan urbanist and sustainability consultant based in Melbourne. With a background spanning Paris and Australia, and extensive experience at HIP V. HYPE, Faure offers a compelling cross-cultural lens on sustainable development and urban governance. Together, they explore the contrasts and commonalities between France and Australia in tackling sustainability challenges within the built environment. From urban density and climate adaptation to regulatory frameworks and heritage tensions, this thoughtful conversation unpacks how different histories, governance structures, and climates shape urban sustainability outcomes. Whether it’s material reuse, circular economy initiatives, or shifting policy landscapes, this episode is a must-listen for anyone working at the intersection of design, planning, and climate action.…

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Episode 247: Moddex CEO Alvin Rowland on his company's journey to become an icon of Australia's handrail-making industries 28:30

16 weeks ago28:30

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Alvin Rowland, the CEO and founder of Moddex, which started out as Sentaur Products in 2008, brings his passion to the table every day. Prior to starting the modular handrail business, Alvin worked his way from being on the tools to General Manager of Bendpro, the family business specialising in Mandrel bending, metal forming and fabrication. He explains his journey and that of his company into what is now an icon in Australia's metal bending and handrail industries. This podcast is brought to you in association with Moddex , proud sponsors of our 2025 Commercial series of podcasts.…

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Episode 246: 2025 Powerhouse Photography Architectural Commission winner Tasha Tylee on light, space & the beauty of architectural photography 21:10

17 weeks ago21:10

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Powerhouse has awarded architecture photographer Tasha Tylee the Powerhouse Photography Architectural Photography Commission, a new $20,000 commission project that will see Tylee collaborate with Powerhouse on a major new work over the coming year. Born and raised in New Zealand, Tasha Tylee is an emerging architectural photographer who has worked with some of Australia’s top firms, most notably capturing Naples Street House by Edition Office, the 2024 AIA National Winner of The Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture. Focusing on themes of sustainability and climate, Tylee will document innovation in architecture and the Australian built environment by following newly developed sustainable materials from their natural form, through to manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and their final use in a completed build. She spoke with us recently from her temporary base in Mallorca, Spain.…

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Episode 245: Will Messiter from Sekisui House on housing affordability, new home design and the Asora Norwest Community Park 6:35

18 weeks ago6:35

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We talk with Will Messiter, Chief Operating Officer - Residential Communities and Home Building at Sekisui House Australia at the opening of their $4.8 Million Asora Norwest Community Park. Providing 9,553 sqm of essential green space and recreational amenities to residents in Norwest, one of Sydney's rapidly expanding suburbs in the Hills Shire, Irongum Terrace Reserve responds directly to rising demand for premium outdoor spaces, with the Hills Shire population forecasted to grow nearly 70% by 2046. Messiter, who is also an architect, gives his views on the housing shortage, the changes in Australia's housing markets and the Asora Norwest Community Park.…

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Episode 244: COX Architecture National Head of Sustainability Mathias Irger on circularity, regenerative design & carbon counts 30:28

19 weeks ago30:28

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Dr Matthias Irger is an experienced architect, urban designer and academic specialising in regenerative design, holistic city planning and climate adaptation, who champions an evidence-based, collaborative, and interdisciplinary approach. As the National Head of Sustainability at COX Architecture, Matthias creates national strategies, objectives, actions, and tools that reduce and mitigate the embodied and operational carbon emissions across all services. He was also a moderator at the 2024 Sustainability Summit. In this interview, he talks about a range of issues that are becoming front of mind in the built environment including circularity, climate change resilience, regenerative design, and carbon reduction as well.…

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Episode 243: The straight and narrow on all things circular economy with Lisa McLean, CEO of Circular Australia 9:55

20 weeks ago9:55

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We talk all things circular with Lisa McLean, a circular economy and zero-carbon business transformation leader and Managing Director, CEO of Circular Australia, a national independent NFP leading the transition to a zero-carbon circular economy in Australia. Lisa has been successfully advising industry and governments in developing new policy frameworks and regulations that bring about market change to enable the circular zero-carbon economy over the past 20 years. This work has covered the supply chains, infrastructure, energy, water, waste and mobility sectors in the UK and Australia.…

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Episode 242: Davina Rooney, GBCA CEO explains why we have falling circular economy rates, the value of sustainability and TRANSFORM 2025 15:02

21 weeks ago15:02

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The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) represents 650+ members including individual companies with a collective annual turnover of more than $60 billion. CEO Davina Rooney, after 6 years at the helm, looks at what has been happening in the built environment in areas such as sustainability, circular economy and the role of the GBCA in the wider business sector. This exclusive interview was recore on-site at GBCAs TRANSFORM 2025 conference that was recently held in Sydney.…

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Episode 241: Tackling urban density, rediscovering the beauty of 1960s walk-up unit blocks & remembering Mulholland Drive with Tone Wheeler 43:53

22 weeks ago43:53

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On our 7th anniversary, in this episode of Talking Architecture & Design , we explore the evolving landscape of our cities and the ideas shaping how we live. Today, we’re tackling urban density and taking a fresh look at an often-overlooked housing model—the humble 1960s walk-up unit block. Architect, author, lecturer and urban thinker Tone Wheeler joins us to discuss why these mid-century apartments still hold so much potential in today’s housing crisis. From their efficient design and human-scale living to their adaptability for modern sustainability, we’ll explore how these buildings can offer a viable alternative to high-rise developments. Are these walk-ups a relic of the past or a blueprint for the future? Let’s find out.…

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Episode 240: Gerald Matthews on modern education design, heritage-rage and why doughnut-shaped planets can't exist 41:54

23 weeks ago41:54

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Gerald Mathews, the managing director of Matthews Architects, a practice which was founded by his father way back in 1975 in North Adelaide, South Australia. In this podcast, he talks about modern education design, heritage hysteria and why doughnut-shaped planets have no gravity in their centres..

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Episode 239: Breaking barriers - Gray Puksand’s Maria Correia on women in architecture and leadership 23:26

24 weeks ago23:26

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In this special episode ahead of International Women's Day this March 8 and for her debut podcast for Talking Architecture & Design , our Digital Editor Clémence Carayol talks to Gray Puksand Lead Partner Maria Correia to discuss her journey as a woman in architecture, the challenges she faced, and the progress being made toward greater gender equality in the industry. At Gray Puksand, Maria Correia’s primary responsibility is to deliver relevant, innovative and intelligent design solutions that deliver results and exceed expectations. She has over 20 years’ experience working on interior design, retail design to brand and customer experience projects. Correia has worked in leading international brand and retail agencies from luxury, fashion, leisure, workspace, beauty, financial services and technology. As a strategic, creative thinker, she can move from strategy to creative solutions via insights, research and brainstorms to uncover the ‘big idea’. As a creative leader, she inspires teams of varying disciplines to distil the brand essence in order to deliver creative solutions that deliver results for clients. Download this inspiring conversation on leadership, design, and the evolving role of women in shaping our cities.…

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Episode 238: NSW Minister Rose Jackson and her plans to help our most vulnerable citizens with housing affordability 14:55

25 weeks ago14:55

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Rose Jackson is a Labor Member of the NSW Legislative Council and NSW Minister for Mental Health, Housing, Homelessness, Youth, Water, and the North Coast. Rose was elected to the Legislative Council in May 2019 and has been fighting for real action on climate change and tackling homelessness and housing affordability. Jackson has held a variety of roles within the labour and union movements including Assistant Secretary of NSW Labor and as an official for United Voice (formerly LHMU.) She recently took time out of her busy schedule to talk with us about what are the state government's upcoming plans for building new housing for some of our most vulnerable citizens.…

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Episode 237: US architect Jessica Saravia on design trends, sustainability, fireproofing homes and AI in the Trump era 25:34

26 weeks ago25:34

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Jessica Saravia is the technical director of DMAC Architecture & Interiors based in Chicago Illinois in the US. With over 20 years of experience, Jessica brings extensive technical expertise in design, construction and administration, assuring high performance results on every DMAC project. Jessica currently sits on the AIA National Building Performance Knowledge Community Leadership Group and is Vice-Chair of the Chicago Building Enclosure Council. She joins us from the US to talk design bushfires, sustainability and asks will the Trump presidency influence her profession?…

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Episode 236: ASA founder Alex Symes on sustainability, winning awards and how design can help alleviate our housing woes 31:21

27 weeks ago31:21

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Alex Symes, the founder of ASA picked up the Commercial Architecture - Small with Coconut Crab as well as the Single Dwelling -Alteration award at the 2024 Sustainability Awards with his Fun Haus adaptive Passive House reuse. He also delivered the keynote speech at last year’s sustainability summit that was held on the same day. Away from those wins, Alex Symes founded his practice in 2014 with a mission to advance sustainable architecture. Alex combines a deep understanding and interest in building physics and sustainability best-practices to create buildings that are not only beautiful but contribute to stronger environmental outcomes overall. So, what will be driving residential design in 2025?…

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Episode 235: Tina Tziallas on energy-efficient building design, sustainable materials and promoting behavioural change to promote sustainability 41:55

28 weeks ago41:55

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Recently elevated to Fellow by the Institute of Architects, Tina Tziallas graduated from Sydney University in 2003 and underwent registration with the NSW Architects Registration Board soon after. In 2013, she launched her own practice, Tziallas Architects in the Southern Highlands of NSW and has never looked back. Tina has worked on a variety of projects, including high-end and sustainable residential, multi-unit, commercial, equine, religious, and landscape projects, as well as a variety of masterplans & feasibility studies. Tina has a passion for heritage/ adaptive re-use work as well as designing contemporary, sustainable dwellings. That passion and flair for beautiful design was just one reason Tina was recently elevated to a Fellow by the Institute of Architects? Fellowship, of course is awarded to those who have demonstrated a significant contribution to the architecture profession beyond architecture practice, so this is quite an honour. In this podcast, Tina talks about some of those passions, design ideas, concepts to do with sustainability and a whole lot more. This podcast is brought to you in association with AWS , proud sponsors of our 2025 Residential series of podcasts.…

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Episode 234: The advantages of using metal ceilings in transport infrastructure hubs 59:55

29 weeks ago59:55

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Transport infrastructure projects, such as airports and railway stations, are complex buildings with demanding requirements for functionality, longevity, and durability. Most transport hubs operate around the clock and are expected to last for decades while also being subject to heavy foot and equipment traffic. Airports and railway stations are architecturally complex structures, placing high demands on functionality, aesthetics, and performance. As a ceiling material, metal offers design flexibility as well as aesthetic and performance benefits. Taking a variety of forms – from planks and panels to curved beams and perforated options – metal can transform a space into a striking piece of modern architecture. So how do metal ceilings fulfil vital functions, providing light, managing interior acoustics, while concealing and interfacing with electrical and mechanical services, while delivering a functional environment that people are comfortable in? So, to explain all this, we have with us: Paul Sheehan Ceiling Division Manager at Network Architectural and Steven Fraser Ceiling Systems Manager at Network Architectural . This podcast was proudly sponsored by Network Architectural, which specialises in high-quality architectural façade and ceiling solutions to architects and specifiers across Australia and New Zealand.…

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Episode 233: Australia's Jansen Che, winner of a competition to help redesign Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city 16:13

31 weeks ago16:13

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As part of the new concept masterplan being developed for Ukraine’s 2nd largest city, Kharkiv, whoch is home to some 1.4 million people. The Norman Foster Foundation along with the City Council, UNECE and Arup launched an international competition to create a new landmark for the city, which was requested by the Mayor in April 2022. Jansen Che is a Sydney-based architect with over 10 years of experience having worked on a wide range of projects, from home renovations to high-rise towers. In addition, he currently teaches at the University of New South Wales and contributes as an assessor for the Architects Registration Board. Jansen has received multiple accolades for the design of an ULTRA minimalist watch. Awards: The Red Dot Design Award, IDA Design Award and Good Design Award. During his time at JPW, he contributed to significant heritage projects such as the revitalisation of Sydney’s first skyscraper, 33 Alfred St at Circular Quay and the Overseas Passenger Terminal and major urban precinct developments such as Parramatta Square. Last week, Jansen Che was announced as the winner of The Norman Foster, Kharkiv Freedom Square Revival design competition.…

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Episode 232: Sam Morris on mass timber design and why Architectus' Barker College Maths Hub won the Editors Choice Award at the 2024 Sustainability Awards 27:32

35 weeks ago27:32

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Sam Morris, a multi-award-winning architect and Senior Associate and Public Sector Sustainability Lead at Architectus drives sustainable design solutions and is uniquely positioned to understand the social and environmental challenges facing the architectural profession. An expert in mass timber construction, Sam has led innovative projects such as the Macquarie University Ainsworth Building - winner of the 2021 Sustainability Awards. In our last podcast interview for 2024, Sam explains why the Barker College Maths Hub was a recent winner of the prestigious AIA NSW Milo Dunphy Award for Sustainable Architecture and the Editors Choice winner at the 2024 Sustainability Awards. The 2024 Editor’s Choice award was sponsored By Sika Australia .…

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Episode 231: Nuanu Creative City - a mirage in the jungle or a vision of the future? 33:20

36 weeks ago33:20

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Nuanu Creative City is a city spanning 44 hectares set on a lush tropical site in Bali, Indonesia. Designed as an integrated ecosystem, the city features dedicated spaces for education, art & culture, wellness, experience, and nature-inspired living, envisioning a future where these elements seamlessly intertwine. And Lev Kroll is the CEO of Nuanu Creative City . Lev’s entrepreneurial ventures span creative agencies, SaaS companies and global projects. In addition to his role at Nuanu, Lev mentors start-up companies, serves on the board and supports technological innovation. Lev reveals the process in coming up with the idea of a 'creative city' and also how the vision behind this concept that makes Nuanu so unique came to fruition.…

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Episode 230: Jimmy Walker from JCB Architects reflects on the practice's big wins at the 2024 Sustainability Awards 20:33

37 weeks ago20:33

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T3 Collingwood won the Commercial Architecture – Large category and the Best of the Best category at the recently-held Sustainability Awards , that were hosted in Sydney by Architecture and Design . According to the architects behind this project, T3 Collingwood is the firm’s first project in Asia Pacific to adopt the T3 strategy - Timber, Transit and Technology. Senior Associate at Jackson Clements Burrows Architects Jimmy Walker has worked in leading design practices in both Melbourne and Darwin, across multi-residential, healthcare, education, residential, social housing, infrastructure, tropical design and remote community work. Jimmy also led JCB’s T3 Collingwood project, a 15-level mixed-use office tower and Victoria's tallest mass timber building. So to take us through this amazing design and the Sustainability Awards win, we spoke with Jimmy Walker.…

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Episode 229: Improving the thermal performance and reducing heat loss risk of roofs 54:03

38 weeks ago54:03

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Jeremy Robb is the National BDM for Kingspan Insulation. He has over 15 years' experience in Business Development within the Construction Industry, specialising in solutions focused roles liaising with a range of stakeholders including Architects, Engineers, Builders and Contractors. Ashley Bowen is a National Specification Manager for Fatra Australia with over 15 years of experience in waterproofing and surface coatings. Ashley has successfully contributed to Fatra Australia becoming the industry leader in single ply membrane systems here in Australia and playing a key role in projects such as the iconic Sydney Fish Markets roof waterproofing design. In this episode, Jeremy and Ashley explain how cold, and warm roofs and insulation materials can improve the thermal performance and reduce the heat loss of a building. This episode was sponsored by Kingspan Insulation .…

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Episode 228: Water, so fundamental to life, yet so complex 1:26:25

40 weeks ago1:26:25

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So, water, the lifeblood of wellness, an essential yet often invisible force that shapes the health of every ecosystem, community, and individual on Earth. In a single drop, water carries the promise of life, bearing minerals and nutrients essential for cellular repair, brain function, and metabolism. Organisations are grappling with the reality that a substantial percentage of their employees may never return to the office on a full-time basis. Today’s employees’ attitudes are changing, placing greater emphasis on flexibility and relying more on employers to drive a culture of health and wellbeing. We talk with David Baggs is the CEO, Technical Director and co-founder of Global Green Tag, Jack Noonan is the Vice President, APAC, for the International WELL Building Institute and Daniel Walker is the Product Development and Marketing Director of Billi how accessibility to clean water can be part of this push for a new culture of health and wellbeing. This podcast was brought to you by Billi , a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of high quality drinking water and washroom systems.…

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Episode 227: Dominic Gaetani, the DKO lead architect on the trials & tribulations of the Pentridge Prison urban rehabilitation project 27:00

41 weeks ago27:00

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Dominic Gaetani is a senior associate from DKO Architecture, who as a Tasmanian-born architect, left the sleepy Apple Isle more than 10 years ago to pursue his dream of shaping Melbourne’s skyline. One of those is the old Prison Pentridge in Coburg, an Australian landmark established in 1851, that has housed some of Australia’s most notorious criminals including Ned Kelly, Squizzy Taylor, Mark ‘Chopper’ Read and Julian Knight. It was closed in 1997. DKO Architecture recently won a design competition for its initial masterplan and design strategy for the southern portion of the historic Pentridge Village precinct in Coburg in Melbourne’s north. Appointed by developer Salvo following a multi-stage pitch process, DKO has outlined a preliminary vision to revitalise the 19,000m2 site into a $1.2 billion mixed use redevelopment featuring a highly activated public realm, community spaces and integrated retail amenity that reflect the rich history of the site and Coburg character, along with reimagined multi-residential spaces. In this exclusive interview, Gaetani outlines how he overcame the unique challenges in master planning such an iconic site, and what cultural legacies he believes this project will leave the city of Melbourne. This podcast is brought to you in association with AWS , proud sponsors of our 2024 Residential series of podcasts.…

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Episode 226: The growth and growth of Studio.SC and balancing aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability in diverse projects 45:56

43 weeks ago45:56

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Studio.SC or Scott Carver as it was known then was established in Sydney in 1983 by Stuart Scott and Malcolm Carver using innovative and entrepreneurial spirit across commercial and experiential projects, including several Sydney CBD towers, hotels and 16 venues for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Since then, the studio has developed to encapsulate a broad range of local and international experience across its specialist disciplines including architecture, interior design and urban design. We talk with Studio.SC directors Ed Salib and Nicholas Bandounas on a range of issues pertinent to Studio.SC, commercial and government regulations, economics and Australia's architecture sector overall. This podcast is brought to you in association with GH Commercial , proud sponsors of our 2024 Commercial series of podcasts.…

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Episode 225: 2024 AIA Gold Medal Winner Philip Thalis on urban density, transport design and how to fix Sydney 25:00

45 weeks ago25:00

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An urbanist at heart, 2024 AIA Gold Medal Winner Philip Thalis has demonstrated how a higher-density future can also yield a quality public realm and civic opportunity. His design thinking is effective across all scales: from the joy of a light-filled and affordable dwelling interior through to precinct formation and master planning. Under his direction, Hills Thalis has successfully undertaken some of Sydney’s most important urban projects, including Sydney2030, the University of NSW Master Plan, Parramatta City Centre DCP and Sydney Olympic Park 2025 Plan, Darling Harbour East and of course, Barangaroo precinct. In this revealing interview, Prof Thalis outlines his ideas for a better designed and much fairer Sydney.…

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Episode 224: When culture and architecture collide 7:00

46 weeks ago7:00

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An interview with prominent Melbourne-based urban designer, architect and multi-disciplinary design practice DKO founding partner and principal Koos de Keijzer.

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Episode 222: Rothelowman Sydney Principal Ben Pomroy on legacy, light and longing for a better designed future 14:25

48 weeks ago14:25

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Celebrating their 10th anniversary in Sydney, along with 33 years in Melbourne, Rothelowman Sydney Principal Ben Pomroy talks about the years that have passed, what influences their residential designs and what the future holds for the design sector.

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Episode 221: Amanda York from Grimshaw on design authenticity & designing specifically for place 31:50

49 weeks ago31:50

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Amanda York is a highly accomplished Interior Designer with over 20 years’ experience and is currently the Interiors Lead for Grimshaw Architects. Amanda has been responsible for delivering a wide variety of award-wining projects throughout Australia including public/cultural, hospitality/hotel, retail, sports, education and workplace. Most notably she was the Interior Design Lead for Optus Stadium Perth and Marvel Stadium Melbourne where she played a key role in the design of the team facilities, function rooms and hospitality offerings across the general admission and premium product spaces. Amanda explains how design-related issues, specifically the use of custom add value, design authenticity, and help with designing for place. This podcast is brought to you in association with GH Commercial proud sponsors of our 2024 Commercial series of podcasts.…

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Episode 220: David Malvern from Sekisui House on the rise of prefab house designs in Australia 14:16

50 weeks ago14:16

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David Malvern is the General Manager of the Residential Communities & Home Building arm of Sekisui House Australia. David is a skilled professional with over 23 years industry experience. Commencing his career as a carpenter and later advancing into supervisory, construction management and general management positions with some of Australia’s largest home builders, David has developed the unique ability to successfully lead and manage large home building operations through his hands-on understanding of home building in NSW. In this interview, he explains the SHAWOOD prefab home building model and whether the solution to Australia’s housing crisis lies buried within the walls of SHAWOOD's 7000 sqm factory in south-west Sydney.…

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Episode 219: Gabrielle Suhr from SJB on the role of sustainability and wellbeing in modern design 43:25

51 weeks ago43:25

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Gabrielle Suhr is a leader in the residential space. With a focus on elevating the ease of every day living into memorable moments of delight, Gabrielle brings clarity and refinement to the design process that ensures considered and rewarding outcomes. As project lead for Nightingale Marrickville, alongside Juan Munoz-Tamayo and Charlotte Wilson, Gabrielle has seen the project from conception through to completion - resulting in Nightingale Marrickville receiving the Premier’s Prize, Commendation for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing in 2024. In tis interview, she talks about the role of sustainability and wellbeing in modern design. This podcast is brought to you in association with Moddex , proud sponsors of our 2024 Sustainability series of podcasts.…

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Episode 218: City of Sydney's resident architect-councillor HY William Chan on how to make Sydney an even greater international city 1:07:41

52 weeks ago1:07:41

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The City of Sydney's resident architect-councillor HY William Chan leads at the helm of the city’s urban planning, heritage, transport, and environment. The Forbes '30 Under 30' innovator is the Head of Delegation to the UN COP climate negotiations for Sydney and the co-founder of Climate Action Week Sydney. William is a registered architect, advocate for design excellence, and a sustainability and housing rights leader. With experience in the design and innovation of cities, William has contributed to Sydney’s most significant public space, social housing, rapid transit, infrastructure, and community developments over the past decade. His work has won numerous industry awards including from the Australian Institute of Architects and Good Design Australia. In this exclusive interview, William outlines his ideas on making Sydney an even better city than it already is.…

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Episode 217: Anna Fox & Stuart Turk from STH on new ways to manage noise control in health care design 52:00

1 year ago52:00

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Anna Fox is an Associate Principal and architect at STH and Stuart Turk is a Clinical Health Planner with STH. The both work predominately within healthcare architecture, including acute hospitals, rehabilitation, mental health and aged care, and are inspired by a desire to create spaces to better support healing and enhance human experiences. In this interview, they talk about new ways to manage noise control within health care design. This Podcast was brought to you by Siniat , proud sponsors of our 2024 Aged & Healthcare series.…

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Episode 216: Rory Hunter on the latest MODEL build-to-rent concept 25:10

1 year ago25:10

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Rory Hunter is an entrepreneur, founder and CEO of multiple award-winning, sustainable property companies across Australia and South-East Asia. He brings a planet-conscious and people-centred approach to projects including his latest venture - MODEL, which he founded in 2022 and presently steers as CEO. MODEL is a new, Australian build-to-rent (BTR) group with a purpose to cultivate places where there is no compromise between taking care of ourselves, each other, and the planet. Built on the pillars of climate action, community building and design innovation, MODEL delivers thoughtfully designed, secure, connected, carbon neutral homes where health and wellbeing are at the core of the everyday experience. In this interview, Rory explains his unique concept of the idea of BTR and its place in helping solve Australia's housing crisis.…

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Episode 215: Jeff Morgan from Hassell Studio on Lower Carbon Aluminium in the built environment 34:55

1 year ago34:55