Concrete Conversations

A horticulturist, naturalist and educator by training, Tim Johnsons' profession of choice is local government arborist. His primary foci during twenty five years with South Australian councils have been sustaining the legacy of earlier horticulturists by continuing to establish trees for future communities and adapting local government practices to meet the challenges of increasing spatial pressures, the degradation of urban soils and climate change.

In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Time Johnson, cover such topics as;

• His venture into the profession;
• Tim's passion for a sustainable future for local communities;
• Defining tree root uplift;
• How permeable paving helps;
• Why trees are so important;
• The biggest mistakes made with Urban Design;
• The TREENET: Tree and Roadway Experimental and Education Network;
• Tim's biggest learnings from using pavers in urban design;
• and much more...

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TREENET

WSUD SA

Paving Manuals

CMAA

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Mellissa Bradley is an experienced water sensitive urban design practitioner currently working as a program manager at Water Sensitive SA. She is a strong advocate for the creation of more liveable cities and towns through the delivery of urban growth and infill developments that incorporate integrated water management objectives and best practice water sensitive urban design.

In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Mellissa Bradley, have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as;

• The path Mellissa took to become involved with water sensitive urban design;
• The main initiatives of water sensitive urban design in South Australia;
• The benefits of permeable pavements;
• Rain gardens and their importance;
• and much more...

This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.

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Water Sensitive SA

Mellissa Bradley

Paving Manuals

Rain Gardens

CMAA

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Arlene Nardone has more than 25 years' experience in the engineering industry, having graduated with a double degree in Civil Engineering (Honours) and Management Studies. She has been working with Adbri Masonry for almost 22 years and is currently the National Engineering manager.

In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Arlene Nardone, have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as;

• The path Arlene took to become involved with pavement engineering;
• An overview of traffic calming using pavers;
• Having 22 years experience in the industry, and how the industry has evolved over time;
• The benefits of traffic calming in residential areas;
• and much more...

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Adbri

Traffic Calming

Arlene Nardone

Paving Manuals

CMAA

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Professor Simon Beecham is a leading industry expert on permeable paving, water harvesting, and sustainable resource management. His research has been highly regarded in the permeable pavement industry with over 5000 citations. Simon was also critical in the development of the DesignPave software suite. In this episode, your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Simon Beecham, have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as;

• The path Simon took to become a paving expert;
• An overview of permeable paving;
• Key aspects of permeable pavement design;
• Some common misconceptions of interlocking concrete pavements;
• How DesignPave differs from other pavement design software;
• Reasons to use segmental pavers in certain projects;
• Simons most rewarding project;
• and much more...

This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.

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DesignPave

Simon Beecham

CMAA

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Justin is the Senior Technical Director and Team Leader of the Pavements Design team at Arcadis, the largest non-governmental pavement design team in Australia - presiding over design, consulting and construction work. Justin holds over 37 years of experience in his field which encompasses most facets of pavement engineering, including rigid pavements, flexible pavements, asphalt, sprayed sealing, materials technology, pavement condition and strategy development in both operational and research contexts. In this episode, your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Justin Moss, have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as;

• The path Justin took to become an engineer;
• Furthermore, how this path became more focussed on paving;
• Justins extensive experience in the engineering space;
• The changes that have been seen throughout his career in terms of paving and pavement design;
• Some of the significant projects Justin has worked on;
• Reasons to use segmental pavers in certain projects;
• The direction young engineers are going in and some advice for aspiring engineers;
• and much more...

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Arcadis

Justin Moss

Port Botany

Darling Square, Sydney

Moorebank Precinct

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There are many considerations to think about when designing with segmental pavers, some include, what type of pavement you're designing, materials to use for the base, which paver will be used, and in turn, which laying pattern will be implemented, and much more. To learn more about these wonderful building materials listen to this episode!

In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and Structural Engineer Michael Koungras talk about:

• Understanding the design parameters before beginning a project;
• Using the DesignPave software to help with designing in pavers;
• Machine laying of pavers;
• The Urban Heat Island Effect;
• Water sensitive urban design;
• and much more..

This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.

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Concrete Masonry Association of Australia

Paving Manuals

DesignPave Software

CMAA case studies

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Segmental paving is a term used for any surface that contains individual units banned together by sand and these individual units or pre-cast units, we call pavers.

To learn more about these wonderful building materials listen to this episode!

In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and Structural Engineer Michael Koungras talk about:

• The history of segmental pavers;
• Manufacturing process of pavers;
• The range of application pavers can be used in;
• Different types of pavers used for different applications and why;
• The importance of patterning;
• and much more..

This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.

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Concrete Masonry Association of Australia

Paving Manuals

DesignPave Software

CMAA case studies

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A key factor which separates concrete segmental paving from other pavement types is that it combines both structural adequacy and serviceability into a surface with limitless aesthetic potential, offering a range of appearances from varied colours, patterns and textures.

To learn more about these wonderful building materials listen to this episode!

In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and Structural Engineer Michael Koungras talk about:

• Defining segmental pavers;
• The top benefits when using this building material;
• The importance of maintenance when using segmental paving in your designs;
• The reusability aspects of these units;
• The City of Unley and how this South Australian Council expertly uses+ pavers;
• Some insight into Urban Heat Island effect and how this relates to pavements;
• and much more..

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Concrete Masonry Association of Australia

Paving Manuals

DesignPave Software

CMAA case studies

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Andrew Hagemann founded the multi-award winning architecture practice Fringe Architects, now AHArchitecture which is an inventive, client collaborative Architecture Studio led by Andrew. AHA operates in the most remote and isolated capital city in the world, which in recent times has seen Western Australia stand out as a desirable destination to live and work.

In this episode, your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Andrew Hagemann, have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as;

• Growing up in Perth, WA;
• Going to university at Curtin Uni and some of the first projects he worked on;
• How growing up in Perth informed his idea of architecture;
• An informative gap year;
• The first jobs and firms Andrew has as an architect;
• The reasons for using blocks in his projects;
• The challenges for architecture in the coming years;
• and much more...

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Perth

AHArchitecture

Think Brick Top 40

Think Brick Awards

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Led by Ilana Freadman and Michael White, Freadman White embeds a curiosity-driven and experientially charged tension in its architecture. Seeking to reveal beauty in seemingly simple and often overlooked settings, they strive to create visually intriguing and emotionally resonant spaces.

Believing architecture's mandate to making positive contributions to individual lives and the wider urban plan, Freadman White designs contextually informed structures with disciplined whimsy. Rather than responding literally to physical surrounds, they pursue sensorial and textural moments informed by memories of place and the achievements of modern architecture.

In this episode, your host, Elizabeth McIntyre, and our guest, Ilana Freadman, talk about her amusing childhood memories, Kevin Borland's influence on her architectural development, early career stage struggles, and why the chemistry between work and life partners benefit both life and work.

Listen to the full episode to discover more of the following:

• Main influential sources that led Ilana to pursue architecture;
• Ilana's first introduction to Kevin Borland's architecture, and how it shaped her architectural vision;
• What role Ilana's European heritage plays in her household and office environment;
• How Ilana was introduced to Kevin Borland's first interior ceiling device;
• Unconventional child activities shaping Ilana's views towards art;
• Design methodology and fundamentals behind their multi-award-winning projects;
• Her journey from the first steps into the world of architecture to building her own firm;
• Dealing with hectic work schedule establishing Freadman White;
• A glimpse into Ilana and Michael's companionship and the roles they take;
• Ilana and Michael's lateral solution acquiring their first house;

This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.

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Hoddle House

North Melbourne Residences

Napier Street for Milieu

Kevin Borland

Kennedy Nolan

Claire Cousins

NGV

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