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The third and final part of the Brick Manufacturing Process! Have you enjoyed this series so far? And what do you know about firing bricks?

In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Engineering Team Lead, Jack Gill, cover topics such as;

• Different types of brick firing kilns;
• Carbon neutral bricks;
• How bricks are packed and sent out for delivery;
• and much more...

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Think Brick Technical Manuals

The National Construction Code

Australian Building Codes Board

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Catherine has 33 years of experience in Landscape Architecture practice, in Australia and overseas. Catherine's strength lies in design generation and in setting the creative direction for Rush Wright's projects.

In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Catherine Rush have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as:

• Growing up in Canberra;
• Experiences through NSW University;
• And how these shaped her career;
• Her experience with the Think Brick Awards;
• 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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Rush Wright Associates

Think Brick Awards

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Part Two of the Brick Manufacturing Process! What do you know about shaping and drying bricks?

In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Engineering Team Lead, Jack Gill, cover topics such as;

• The process of shaping bricks and the different types;
• Glazing that is applied to cut bricks;
• How and where bricks are dried;
• 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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Think Brick Technical Factsheets

Think Brick Technical Manuals

The National Construction Code

Australian Building Codes Board

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Debbie Ryan is the owner of McBride Charles Ryan (MCR). MCR has completed many state, national and international award-winning projects over the past years. MCR works on a wide range of project types, where each project explores the tension between the program, local tradition and experimentation.

In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and special guest Debbie Ryan, have an engaging conversation which covers such topics as:

• Debbie's childhood in Victoria and South Australia;
• How moving house constantly changed her perspective about space and place;
• The beginnings of Mcbride Charles Ryan Architecture;
• What influences her work;
• 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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McBride, Charles Ryan Architecture

Think Brick Awards

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Bricks are around us everyday, but have you ever stopped to think about how they're made?

In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Engineering Team Lead, Jack Gill, cover topics such as;

• Different types of clays used in brick manufacturing;
• Chemicals and compounds in clay and how this effects the final product;
• How the clay is transported from brick pits to the brick plant;
• The mixing process of the clays;;
• 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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Think Brick Technical Factsheets

Think Brick Technical Manuals

The National Construction Code

Australian Building Codes Board

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University of Queensland student, Claire Black, recently won our Think Brick Student Prize, awarded to a master of Architecture student for the best use of bricks, blocks or roof tiles in a design studio. We are proud to have been able to get Claire's thoughts and opinions about bricks, and the way in which she utilised them in her project.

In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Claire Black have an elevating conversation which covers topics such as:

• Studying architecture at University of Queensland;
• The reasons Claire chose architecture;
• The experience of working on a winning design with bricks;
• The reasons Claire chose brick for her design;
• 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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Brick paving around your pool, not only looks great due to the colours not fading and the durability of the material but they are also very easy to clean!

In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Engineering Team Lead, Jack Gill, cover topics such as;

• Considerations when paving with brick around your pool;
• How different chemicals such as chlorine can effect your pavers;
• Which types of materials would be best for these harsh environments;
• The shape of your pool, and how this may effect the pavers;
• Which sealants would be best to avoid issues for your brick pavers;
• 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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Think Brick Technical Factsheets

Think Brick Technical Manuals

The National Construction Code

Australian Building Codes Board

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Noel Whittaker is an international bestselling author, finance and investment expert, radio broadcaster, newspaper columnist and public speaker. He is one of the world's foremost authorities on personal finance. In Noel's early career, he worked in various financial services jobs in Brisbane as a property conveyancer and at a listed property company. In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest Noel Whittaker talk about taking charge of your financial future and many more topics such as;

• Saving for your first home;
• The ways to choose which banks are best for you and your goals;
• Key red flags Noel has seen when people buy their first property;
• Advice for buying your first home;
• Budgeting for renovation;
• 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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Noel Whittaker

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Australia has one of the most diverse climates, with each state boasting a multitude of extremes. Have you ever wondered which states used which brick walling types?

In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and Engineering Team Lead, Jack Gill, cover topics such as;

• The types of walling types used with brick;
• How and why different walling systems became popular in different states;
• Walling types in hotter and colder climates;
• New trends of walling systems in each state;
• 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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Think Brick Technical Factsheets

Think Brick Technical Manuals

The National Construction Code

Australian Building Codes Board

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Aaron Peters has contributed articles to a number of architectural publications and led design studios at The University of Queensland and Bond University. Vokes and Peters is currently working on a number of residential, commercial and institutional projects across Australia as well as running an (ir)regular public talk series: Garden Variety. In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Aaron Peters have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as:

• His upbringing on the Sunshine Coast and his path to becoming an architect;
• Some of his intriguing experiences overseas;
• And how these shaped his career;
• What prompted his way of designing with brick in Queensland;
• His experience with the Think Brick Awards;
• 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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Vokes and Peters

Think Brick Awards

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