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Amelia 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 episode, your host Cathy Inglis and our special guest, Amelia Richardson have an interesting conversation discus...

In 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 permeable pavements; and much more...   This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms,   Apple P...

Simon 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 architectural building typologies.   In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, S...

Claire 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 archaeologist. She moved to Sydney in the late 1990s after studying English Literature and Fine Art in the UK. ...

In 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; and much more...   This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms,   Apple Podcasts ,   Spoti...

In 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 restraints; Working around utility pits and penetrations such as manholes with pavers; and much more...   This episod...

In 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; and much more... This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms,   Apple Podcasts ,   Spotify,   a...

Scott 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 practices dedicated to quality and design excellence through engaged client and stakeholder relationships.  In...

In 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; How brick manufacturers make their operation more energy efficient; Areas that can be improved in manufac...

With 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 major Perth firm, where he was responsible for a range of project types including houses, interiors, multi...

In 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; Managing waste products when renovating; and much more... This episode and many others can be found on all major p...

Fooi 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 renos to nightclubs, apartment towers, freeway infrastructure and just about anything in between. In this ep...

Have 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 and miss walls; Some amazing examples of hit and miss walls; The four options of reinforcement; and much mo...

Casey 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 thoughtful, and more intentional with what we build." In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special...

What 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 durability of structures; Engineering and its importance when building; and much more... This episode and many others...

Stephen 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 interface between architecture, landscape and spatial perception. Stephen has taught at numerous universit...

What 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 different measures to control risks; Why clay bricks and pavers have a significantly lower amount of silica dust...

David 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 practice to work within a broad modernist sensibility without being constrained by any dogma of materials or a...

Ever 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 function of lintels and shelf angles; Different ways that architects have used lintels and shelf angles; and much...

Jared 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 completed his master's degree in Architecture at QUT in 2014 while working at HEISE as a senior architec...

A 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 episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Engineering Team Lead, Jack Gill, cover the following TechTalks:  Bri...

Chris 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 repercussions of architecture and the ideas that drive our cities, while maintaining a focus on context,...

What 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 studies from our Think Brick Awards; and much more... This episode and many others can be found on all major platfo...

As 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 austerity environment of the late  1940s. In the 1960s, Stephen Trotter (Mark's father)'s emergence saw a new c...

Life 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; Goal and Scope definition; Inventory Analysis; Impact Analysis; Interpretation; and much more... This epis...