Episode 256: Why weatherproofing at the system level rather than through individual components is key to delivering code-compliant buildings
Proper weatherproofing is essential for buildings in Australia due to the country's climate, which includes intense sun, heavy rainfall, and varying temperatures. Effective weatherproofing protects the building from water damage, structural issues, and the growth of mould and mildew, while also ensuring a comfortable and healthy living environment. Jon Conway – National Technical & Product Development Manager for Innova at Etex Australia and Craig Blinco – Sales and Marketing Director, Sales & Marketing Director - Etex ANZ, explain the fundamentals of why getting your weatherproofing right is at the core of getting durable, code-compliant buildings.This episode was sponsored by Innova by Etex.
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Episode 255: Graphisoft goes full circle & renews its focus on Australia's built environment. So why does this matter for architects?
Graphisoft is a European multinational corporation that designs 3D design software made by architects for architects.Based in Bavaria Germany, Graphisoft CEO Daniel Csillag is a former general manager of Bluebeam and CEO of Nevaris, who in Feb 2024 became CEO of Graphisoft with a focus on strategy, sales & products/services. Marton Kiss is Graphisoft’s Chief Product Officer and Senior Product Manager. Beginning his career as a technical support engineer, Márton’s narrative is a testament to growth, curiosity, and the power of advocating for user-centric products. In this recent interview, Daniel & Marton describe the evolution of their 3D software has gone through and what this will mean for Australian architects and designers.
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Episode 254: Kukame McPierzie, Principal at Woods Bagot talks about Perth’s METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line
Designed by Woods Bagot, Perth’s METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line creates 21km of new railway track, connecting the north-eastern suburbs and Perth CBD. Five new integrated station precincts link various places of character and landscape along the unique Perth Swan Coastal Plain. The Morley-Ellenbrook Line represents the most significant expansion of the rail network since the Mandurah Line was built in 2007. To explain this huge project, we have with us Kukame McPierzie, Principal at Woods Bagot and National Vice-President of the Association of Consulting Architects, and the design lead on this project.This podcast is brought to you in association with Moddex, proud sponsors of our 2025 Commercial series of podcasts.
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Episode 253: Architecture, storytelling and AI with Bowerbird Co-Founders Nic Granleese and Ben Morgan
In this episode of Talking Architecture & Design, host Clémence Carayol is joined by Ben Morgan and Nic Granleese, Co-Founders of Bowerbird, a platform that’s reshaping how architectural projects are shared with the media.With backgrounds in publishing and architecture, Morgan and Granleese created Bowerbird to make architectural storytelling more accessible. Their goal: to simplify the way architects pitch their work and connect directly with journalists.The conversation explores how the relationship between architecture and media is shifting, particularly with the rise of AI. From writing tools to image generation, technology is changing how architects document, visualise and share their work.They also look at the role of editorial quality in an algorithm-driven world, and how architects can adapt by embracing storytelling as part of their practice.Finally, Morgan and Granleese share how Bowerbird is evolving to support the architectural community in a fast-changing media landscape.by Clémence CarayolListen now on all major podcast platforms.
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Episode 252: The Brave New World of Data-Driven Design with HDR's Computational Design Director, Jeremy Graham
In this episode, we are going to delve into the world of Data-Driven Design or D3 as it's known.And to help us traverse this brave new world of design, we’re talking with, Jeremy Graham from HDR. With over a decade of experience, HDR's Computational Design Director, Jeremy Graham is recognised for his expertise in computational design and software development, significantly impacting the built environment through innovative solutions for integrating data and information into the design process.Based in Melbourne, Australia, Jeremy Graham leads the development of advanced technologies that harness artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the architectural design process.His design career spans multiple sectors, including sports, education, and health, where he has implemented bespoke generative solutions for data-driven design.Notable projects in his portfolio include Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Optus Stadium, Marvel Stadium, and Al Janoub Stadium.
Now celebrating its 8th year (Season 9), Talking Architecture & Design is Australia’s first B2B architecture podcast that regularly talks about a range of issues that affect Australia’s architects, building designers and built environment professionals. Run by Australia’s most popular architecture magazine, Architecture & Design, the Talking Architecture & Design podcast gives a regular bite-sized dose of what is important and sometimes what is just plain old interesting to anyone and everyone in the business of building design.
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