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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...

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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 episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Fooi Ling Khoo, have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as:

• Growing up in Malaysia;
• How her experiences at university inspired her career path;
• Working in Brisbane;
• The beginnings of OOF Architecture;
• Award winning 'Hello House';
• And much more...

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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 more...

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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 guest, Casey Bryant, have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as:

• Growing up in Sydney;
• How his father, who was also an architect, inspired his career path;
• What it was like working with McBride Charles Ryan;
• The beginnings of TRIAS;
• High Commendation project, Curl Curl House;
• And much more...

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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 can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. 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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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 universities across Australia and is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Technology, Sydney. He is a member of the NSW State Design Review Panel. Stephen is also the founder of art practice SURF.

In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, David Welsh, have an intriguing conversation which covers topics such as:

• His life growing up in Perth
• How Stephen and Simon Pendal established Perth practice;
• His partnership with Neeson Murcutt
• Stephen's experience working as an artist;
• His project 'Hole in the roof house;
• And much more...

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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 compared to other materials;
• and much more...

This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. 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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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 austere functionality. David is a regular contributor to a range of design publications. He has contributed as a jury member to a number of awards programs and is currently an Australian Institute of Architects NSW chapter councillor.

In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, David Welsh, have an intriguing conversation which covers topics such as:

• Growing up in Sydney;
• How he was exposed to architecture through studying art;
• His experience working in London and how this shaped his career;
• Why he loves to design with brick;
• Roof tiles and award-winning House with Tiles on It;
• And much more...

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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 more...

This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. 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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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 architect's assistant.

In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Jared Webb, have an intriguing conversation which covers topics such as:

• Growing up in Brisbane;
• Working with Richards and Spence and HEISE;
• Why he chooses to design with brick;
• Award-winning Fish Lane;
• His new architecture studio, J.AR Office;
• And much more...

This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. 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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