Latest Australianarchitecture Podcast Episodes
Think Brick with Amelia Richardson
Think Brick - August 16, 2023 05:36 - 17 minutesAmelia Richardson is the Technical Manager at Midland Brick, Specialising in process improvements, quality assurance and product development. Amelia is also a board member at Think Brick Australia and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) at Curtin University. In this epis...
TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 4
Think Brick - June 19, 2023 06:51 - 7 minutesIn this episode, your host Cathy Inglis: Acting CEO at Think Brick Australia and our Engineering Team member Jason Mackenzie, cover topics such as; The application of permeable clay pavements; Specific considerations for permeable clay pavements; Maintenance considerations of clay perm...
Think Brick with Simon Rodrigues
Think Brick - June 01, 2023 00:31 - 14 minutesSimon Rodrigues, director at Rodrigues Bodycoat Architects and has worked across a range of residential, commercial and retail projects. Rodrigues Bodycoat Architects is a highly visible and accessible small practice studio with experience, ability, resources and focus to deliver a wide range of...
Think Brick with Claire Martin
Think Brick - May 22, 2023 22:44 - 19 minutesClaire Martin is a landscape architect and the associate director of OCULUS with experience leading the successful delivery of a range of education, health, cultural, infrastructure and public landscape projects. Claire grew up in the UK, and originally aspired to be a dolphin trainer or archaeo...
TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 3
Think Brick - May 02, 2023 04:29 - 7 minutesIn this episode, your host Cathy Inglis: Acting CEO at Think Brick Australia and our Engineering Team member Jason Mackenzie, cover topics such as; What the main considerations are for maintaining clay brick pavers; Undulation of pavement surfaces; Cleaning and clay paver maintenance; ...
TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 2
Think Brick - May 02, 2023 02:21 - 5 minutesIn this episode your host Cathy Inglis, our acting CEO at Think Brick Australia and our Engineering Team member Jack Wang, cover topics such as; Detailing and constructing flexible clay pavements Selecting appropriate pavers for their application; Detailing and constructing Edge restra...
TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 1
Think Brick - April 20, 2023 01:03 - 10 minutesIn this episode your host Cathy Inglis, and our Engineering Team Lead at Think Brick Jack Gill, cover topics such as; The relevant standards and specifications for clay pavement design; The relevant testing of clay pavers as per AS 4455.2; Durability of clay pavers; Breaking loads; an...
Think Brick with Scott Woodward
Think Brick - April 05, 2023 02:07 - 25 minutesScott woodard is the co-Director of WOWOWA architecture with over 20 years of experience as an architect working with a number of leading firms on a range of public, institutional and urban projects prior to founding WOWOWA. In his role as Project Director for WOWOWA, Scott champions the practic...
TechTalk: Bricks and Carbon Neutrality
Think Brick - March 27, 2023 22:19 - 13 minutesIn this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and special guest Cathy Inglis, Brickworks General Manager - Technical & Innovation, cover topics such as; What Net-Zero is, why it is important and what it means for the brick industry; What to consider when assessing carbon neutrality of bricks...
Think Brick with Neil Cownie
Think Brick - March 19, 2023 22:33 - 30 minutesWith more than 35 years experience as an architect, Neil Cownie has reached an enviable point in his career. In 2009, he established his own firm so he could focus on projects that bring him – and his clients – delight and joy. In the earlier part of his career, Neil worked as a director at a ma...
TechTalk: Renovation Considerations
Think Brick - March 14, 2023 00:52 - 7 minutesIn this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Engineering team member, Nicholas Bannigan, cover topics such as; Structural considerations when renovating with clay masonry; Renovating areas that have been impacted by moisture; Aesthetic approaches to renovating with clay masonry; Man...
Think Brick with Fooi Ling Khoo
Think Brick - March 05, 2023 23:44 - 44 minutesFooi is a registered architect and the director of OOF. Before starting her own practice, Fooi worked in award winning architectural practices in Brisbane and Melbourne as well as a short stint in Germany. She has worked on a wild variety of projects ranging from souvlaki shops and bathroom reno...
TechTalk: Hit and Miss Walls - Reinforcement
Think Brick - February 28, 2023 00:56 - 12 minutesHave you listened to our Hit and Miss episode yet? This week we bring you Part 2 which takes you on a deep dive into the reinforcement part of these stunning walls. In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and General Manager, Jack Gill, cover topics such as; Other common names for hit ...
Think Brick with Casey Bryant
Think Brick - February 20, 2023 03:20 - 30 minutesCasey Bryant is architect and Director of TRIAS, a studio founded on three principles: to create buildings that are solid, simple and beautiful. “Sustainability is fundamental to the way that we work. It is not an afterthought, nor a catchphrase, but a motivation to be more clever, more thoughtf...
TechTalk: Using AS 3700 for Masonry Design
Think Brick - February 13, 2023 00:53 - 10 minutesWhat is AS 3700 and what does this have to do with masonry design? Tune in to find out! In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Engineering Intern, Jason McKenzie, cover topics such as; AS 3700 requirements and what it has to do with brick building and design; All about durabilit...
Think Brick with Stephen Neille
Think Brick - February 07, 2023 04:35 - 36 minutesStephen Neille is a director of Neeson Murcutt + Neille, formerly founding director of Pendal and Neille. Stephen studied at The University of Sydney, graduating with First Class Honours in 1988. He was awarded the RMIT 2007 University Research Prize for his PhD design project focused on the int...
TechTalk: Silica Dust Safety
Think Brick - January 22, 2023 22:56 - 12 minutesWhat is silica dust and why is it so important to learn about the importance of silica dust safety? In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and General Manager, Jack Gill, cover topics such as; What silica dust is and what materials it is found; The risks of silica dust and the diff...
Think Brick with David Welsh
Think Brick - January 15, 2023 23:32 - 32 minutesDavid is a director and co-founder of Welsh + Major, a collaborative architecture practice that began in 2004. The practice has designed many beautiful, distinctive award winning buildings across a range of typologies. He describes his work as modern-ish, a design approach that allows the practi...
TechTalk: Lintels and Shelf Angles
Think Brick - January 08, 2023 21:56 - 8 minutesEver wondered how masonry walls are supported even when they are more than 10 meters high? Lintels and shelf angles are your answer! In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Engineering Intern, Rahul Elangovan, cover topics such as; How shelf angles differ from lintels; The funct...
Think Brick with Jared Webb
Think Brick - January 01, 2023 21:59 - 33 minutesJared Webb is a Brisbane-based architect committed to creating well-considered and contextually responsive buildings. With a strong design focus, Jared has more than ten years’ experience across varying typologies including master planning, commercial, retail and adaptive re-use projects. Jared...
TechTalk: Our Top TechTalks of 2022
Think Brick - December 22, 2022 21:00 - 10 minutesA very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Think Brick Podcast! What a year it has been and we hope you have been enjoying our podcast drops every week. And what a way to wrap up the year with a quick recap of our top TechTalks of 2022! Which episodes were your favourite? In this episo...
Think Brick with Chris Major
Think Brick - December 18, 2022 23:29 - 31 minutesChris Major is director and co-founder of the award-winning Sydney practice Welsh + Major, with a portfolio that includes public spaces, homes, restaurants, bars, galleries, shops, workplaces, and the reinvention of historic buildings. The practice is concerned with the social and environmental ...
TechTalk: Restoring Heritage Brickwork
Think Brick - December 11, 2022 21:44 - 13 minutesWhat do you know of heritage brickwork? Check out this episode to find out more! In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Civil Engineer, Danielle Simbulan, cover topics such as; The definition of heritage; Some considerations when it comes to heritage brickwork; A few case stud...
Think Brick with Mark Trotter
Think Brick - December 04, 2022 23:07 - 37 minutesAs a director of Fulton Trotter Architects for over 30 years, Mark has invaluable experience in design, management, business, and client relationships. Fulton Trotter Architects was founded in 1946 out of two pre-war practices. The firm courageously explored Modernism in the new post war auster...
TechTalk: Life Cycle Analysis of Bricks
Think Brick - November 28, 2022 01:26 - 15 minutesLife cycle analysis (LCA) is a method of quantifying the environmental impacts associated with a given product. What about the LCA of bricks? Let's find out! In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Engineering Intern, Rahul Elangovan, cover topics such as; The four stages of a LCA;...
Think Brick with Suzannah Waldron
Think Brick - November 21, 2022 01:43 - 22 minutesSuzannah Waldron co-founded Searle x Waldron Architecture in 2007, a small Melbourne based practice that specialises in doing public works. She is particularly interested in small projects and how they can be connected to the larger urban context. The practice has worked in several high profile...
TechTalk: National Construction Code 2022 Changes Part 2
Think Brick - November 13, 2022 23:33 - 10 minutesToday we go through the National Construction Code 2022 Volume Two and focus on energy efficiency. Did you listen to Part 1 of this series? Find out why bricks are the superior choice when building your project! In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Engineering Intern, Danielle Sim...
Think Brick with David Brand
Think Brick - November 07, 2022 03:35 - 31 minutesDavid is an architect and former Councillor representing St Kilda, Middle Park + Albert Park on the City of Port Phillip Council. He has taught architectural history and design at the University of Melbourne for many years. His design studios focus on real-world urban sites in need of cultural ...
100 Episodes of Thinking Brick
Think Brick - October 30, 2022 22:05 - 22 minutesWhat a milestone, 100 episodes of the Think Brick Podcast! Over these 100 episodes, we have had the pleasure to sit down with architects from all over Australia and in other parts of the world. We've had so many intriguing conversations and for this special episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyr...
Think Brick with Monique Woodward
Think Brick - October 24, 2022 02:02 - 27 minutesMonique Woodward is a founding director of WoodWoodWard (WOWOWA) Architecture. WOWOWA is a studio with a uniquely Australian approach to architecture, established in collaboration with Scott Woodward in 2010. In describing its architectural practice, WOWOWA says that its studio is all about “cr...
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