Talking Architecture & Design

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

Boochangkool was raised and educated in the United States, Thailand and United Kingdom with a background in law, international relations and public policy and a specific focus on climate and energy. 

 In this wide-ranging interview, he talks about  sustainability, green certification platforms and the move towards a circular economy.

Paolo Bevilacqua, the General Manager of Real Utilities, an authorised energy retailer and utilities business established in 2017 wholly owned by Frasers Property Australia, has 20 years’ experience in the property sector and is one of Australia’s leading sustainability professionals, responsible for delivering cutting-edge sustainability solutions to many high-profile projects across various sectors.

Paolo also currently leads Frasers Property Global Sustainability Working Group, overseeing sustainability strategy for the Group’s business units in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

He explains how Fraser's retail energy division is going, what's behind the energy price hike across the globe and how domestic energy is part of the sustainability triple bottom line.

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 building to bring together its local architectural and engineering teams.

The office features an open plan office configuration as well as breakout spaces, exercise and stress management rooms and programs, parent facilities and high-quality lighting and air conditioning that put staff wellbeing at the forefront.

HDR Associate Director Max Navius talks about the design process and it was created through a number of processes that helped to define the needs and requirements of HDR’s personnel.

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 complex and high-profile mixed-use projects, Harbourside and Waterloo Metro Quarter both in Sydney.

Before joining Mirvac, Andrew spent over 20 years at Lendlease, most recently based in London as Head of Office Business Unit in Lendlease’s Europe Development division and Project Director for International Quarter London.

In this exclusive interview, he explains what are the many design challenges of working on a mixed-use building.

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DKO design director Jesse Linardi is a highly talented and innovative designer who has designed several award-winning projects, including projects such as Campbell Street which won a Victorian Architecture Award for Small Project and Multi Residential Architecture.

He shares with us his secrets on modern-day apartment design and what it takes to be a successful and award-winning designer in what is fast becoming a very crowded and competitive field.

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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 her husband Graeme joined her in 2007. 

Since 2011 Robyn and Graeme have been responsible for managing Manufacturing and Production, Quality Control, Implementing Management Systems and maintaining CodeMark Certification.

In 1979 AM-BOSS first designed and manufactured prototypes of pull-down access ladders. The product was an immediate success and in 1981, AM-BOSS made its first Melbourne Home Show appearance. 

AM-BOSS’ longevity in the industry means we have learnt and have perfected the most optimal designs using a combination of quality materials, professional expertise and exceptional workmanship.

Owner Robyn Rutley describes how this Australian-made product has no equal when it comes to safety and certification, and on top of that, is a product that has become respected globally for its workmanship and reliability.

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The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) NSW CEO Michele Adair talks about her a unique understanding of housing challenges facing older Australians, people living with chronic illness and those experiencing financial hardship.

As the CEO of the Housing Trust since 2017, which now manages 1,100 affordable rental properties in the Wollongong region for 2,100 families, in this exclusive interview she explains to Architecture & Design magazine Deputy Editor Jarrod Reedie why State and Local Governments need to increasingly look at mixed tenure developments like Wollongong's Northsea development in order to deliver the right mix of social and affordable housing.

Interview conducted on 15/6/2022 by Jarrod Reedie.

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

She is a registered architect in NSW and Ireland, has worked as a design journalist for national newspapers and is experienced in a number of project typologies from education to aged care. 

Ruth holds Masters in Sustainability from the University of Sydney and particular interest in the adaptation of existing buildings.

In this episode, Ruth talks about Sustainability and the Modern Commercial Space: The Path Towards Zero Net Emissions.

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

Oliver has been a television presenter on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and National Geographic Channel for over 20 years​. Author of 4 books on sustainability and interior design, most recently: Design a Healthy Home​

 ​As the Biophilic Design Ambassador for Interface​, he is also the author of the Positive Spaces guides​.  Oliver has presented seminars & workshops for Interface to leading architects across the UK, Europe and Middle East for 7 years.

In this recently-recorded interview, he explains the connection between human-centric and biophilic design principles.

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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 transformation operating across Australia. 

His work focuses on working closely with clients on property uplift strategy and implementation and has worked on some of the largest land use changes in both size and value in Sydney and New South Wales.

In this very timely interview, he explains what we can do and what we should do about our housing affordability crisis.