Dr Shane Geha  is the Managing Director and co-founder of EG Advisory, a rezoning company with expertise in land transformation operating across Australia. Dr Geha is one of the leading rezoning experts in New South Wales and as Managing Director, takes responsibility for all operations and projects undertaken by the company.His focus is working closely with clients on property uplift strategy and implementation and has worked on multiple rezoning projects including some of the largest land use changes in both size and value in Sydney and New South Wales.In this exclusive interview, he explains what is really driving our unprecedented real estate boom and what we can do about our housing affordability crisis.

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Episode 94: Dr Shane Geha on what is really driving the housing affordability crisis and what we can do about it

Prior to joining Warren and Mahoney, Brett Diprose held the position of Associate Director with Peddle Thorp Architects. In this role, Brett was in charge of the Sports Architecture arm including a large portfolio of aquatic projects including Metro Sports Facility in Christchurch (a joint venture with Warren and Mahoney), Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Stage 2 (2006 Commonwealth Games and 2007 World Swimming Championships) Swansea and Charlestown Leisure Centres.Brett believes a stadium or sports facility has the capacity to support and enhance the identity of a city. In this interview, he explains the process behind developing an understanding of the clients and their ambition for a project that is of vital importance for creating a unique identity for any sporting project.This podcast was brought to you in association with Alspec,  proud sponsors of our Commercial series of podcasts. 

Episode 93: Architect Brett Diprose on the secrets behind designing sustainable sports infrastructure

The host of Restoration Australia, Anthony Burke, is a Professor of Architecture and Associate Dean of International Engagement in the Faculty of Design Architecture and Building at the University of Technology Sydney. A graduate of Columbia University, he is recognised internationally for his work in architectural design, curation, and commentary, specialising in contemporary design theory at the intersection of technology, urbanism, and practice.In this engaging interview, Professor Burke talks about architecture, design, TV,  history, Post-Traumatic Urbanism, and why doing a home restoration isa bit like channeling your inner Roam emperor. 

Episode 92: Restoration Australia's Anthony Burke on history, architecture & why his show brings out your inner Julius Caesar

In this episode, we talk biophilic design, sustainability and how this can help with the challenge of climate change  with Stephen Choi from Fraser’s property.Stephen Choi is a UK-qualified Project Architect and Australian-qualified Project Manager. He co-founded not-for-profit environmental building consultancy, Architecture for Change, has been a long-time ambassador for the Living Future Institute in Australia, and is Living Building Challenge Manager at Frasers Property Australia.Stephen’s work has included the development of global environmental assessment methods, designing and managing buildings and masterplans, embedding sustainable development into educational curriculum, and being Australia’s leading Living Building Challenge expert. Several of his projects – both private and public sector – have gained wide recognition for “progressing green building”.Choi is also the winner of the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2020 Leadership in Sustainability Prize.This podcast was brought to you in association with Interface, proud sponsors of the Sustainability series of podcasts. For more information on Interface, please go to www.architectureanddesign.com.au/suppliers/interface-aust

Episode 91: Stephen Choi talks about biophilic design and the opportunities it brings to architects

Robert Puksand is the founding Partner of national architectural firm Gray Puksand who works across a variety of project types including masterplanning, commercial and retail projects. In each case, he brings a deep philosophy and understanding of architecture. This pre-occupation with strategy in design allows him to deliver an outcome highly sought by clients.  As past President of the Australian Institute of Architects (Victorian Chapter), Robert has championed the value of design to all levels of the community and government. In this wide-ranging interview, he talks about trauma induced design, post-pandemic and what kind of design legacy he would like to leave his children. 

Episode 90: Rob Puksand on post-pandemic design, the changing nature of the profession & what kind of design legacy he would like to leave

Since co-founding Inarc in the early seventies and later Carr Design Group,  Sue Carr has played a crucial role in the evolution of Australian interior design. Navigating the early days when the career path was largely unheard of,  Sue has a far-reaching legacy, earning gold at the Interior Design Excellence Awards. Sue Carr was also recognised for her leadership by the Financial Review’s Westpac ‘100 Women of Influence’ 2016 event. Recently minted Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) for significant service to interior design, education and women in business Sue Carr – actually started off training as a scientist and landed almost by default, as an interior designer. Her scientific training has imparted a unique approach, somewhat analytical that she has for all her design projects.As the Founding Principal of Carr Design, Sue shares with us her 50 years in the industry, the changes she has seen, and what she thinks makes a successful architecture and interior design business that has a timeless approach, and one that also fosters a strong connection with her clients.

Episode 89: Design industry icon Sue Carr on design, work and the challenges of being a female designer in the 1980s

Michael Drescher is a director at DKO who is very focused on creating a customer experience pathway from arrival to room to amenity, and many moments along the journey. Michael graduated with a degree in Architecture from the Queensland University of Technology and additionally studied in both China and Japan. Michael’s influence has seen an evolution in DKO’s interior design offering, with projects.In this interview, he talks about what it takes to design an award-winning hotel, both now in the era of COVID-19 as well as beyond.

Episode 88: Michael Drescher from DKO on how to design an award-winning hotel

Dementia Australia&apos;s Karen Cmiel has been working in the Aged Care sector for over 20 years.  She has qualifications in Community Leisure and Health, Community Services Management, Dementia care and Education and Training.She is a registered Diversional Therapist and has worked in both residential and community care. During her 20 years she has managed aged care facilities and worked as an aged care consultant. In her current role with Dementia Australia, she talks about teaching architects and building designers to design for aged care, dementia-friendly design and what constitutes meaningful design for people living with dementia.This podcast is bought to you in association with Caroma LiveWell, proud sponsors of the Aged Care Series of podcasts.  For more information on Caroma LiveWell please go to: https://www.caroma.com.au/livewell 

Episode 87: Karen Cmiel from Dementia Australia on how to achieve good design for aged and health care

Jamileh Jahangiri is a registered architect and academic. She studied at the University of Sydney and has experience working across a diverse range of scales and typologies, including Cultural, Educational, Sports and Commercial projects with leading practices in both Sydney and Tehran. She is an enthusiastic contributor to the architectural community and is a member of the AIA NSW EmAGN Committee as well as the Awards and Honours committee and has contributed to the NSW Architecture Bulletin through being an Associate Contributor. Jamileh works at Cox Architects, predominantly in public architecture and in this exclusive interview talks about how public design is both influenced by and an influencer of the culture from where it exists.

Episode 86: Jamileh Jahangiri from COX on how public design is both influenced by, and an influencer of, culture

Christian Hampson is a proud Woiwurrung and Maneroo man and with an extensive background in Indigenous Cultural Heritage management, with over 20 years of experience leading the design and delivery of heritage programs in the public sector. Developing his passion for cultural heritage as a young man and through his long career with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Christian brings a cultural approach to collaboration, as well as a passion for great design and promoting Indigenous narratives across the Australian landscape. Christian Hampson in 2018 also co-founded Yerrabingin,  a visionary start-up that seeks to disrupt conventional approaches to ending Indigenous disadvantage and create intercultural opportunities for future generations to thrive. He talks here about design, decolonialisation, traditional notions of buildings and how in Indigenous ideas can help make our built environment more sustainable. This podcast was brought to you in association with Interface, proud sponsors of the Sustainability series of podcasts. For more information on Interface, please go to www.architectureanddesign.com.au/suppliers/interface-aust

Episode 85: Christian Hampson on the application of Indigenous culture into Australia's sustainable building design

Dr Duncan Maxwell is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Head of the Future Building Initiative, Department of Architecture, Monash Art, Design and Architecture.Duncan holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2018), where he conducted his research within the Innovation in Applied Design Lab at the School of Architecture, Design, and Planning.  In addition, he is a Registered Architect (Qld).Duncan talks about the Miami apartment collapse and the reasons why he thinks it happened.He also asks if the same could happen here in Australia.

Episode 84: Dr Duncan Maxwell on the Miami apartment collapse and why it also could happen here

Oya Demirbilek is a Professor of Industrial Design at UNSW Built Environment, where she held various positions. She was the Built Environment Associate Dean of Education, leading the curriculum development and enhancing students and academic staff&apos;s experience (2013-17). Before this, she was Discipline Director for Industrial Design and Program Director for the Master of Industrial Design and the Master of Science (Industrial Design) Postgraduate Coursework Programs (2002-05). Before joining UNSW in 2000, Oya was Assistant Professor at the Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara. She was also an Instructor in Product Design at the prestigious Art Centre College of Design (Europe), La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland (1989-90). In addition, she served as an invited jury member in national and international good design awards.Oya is passionate about how industrial design can enhance life for everyone, particularly for an ageing population. As a designer-educator-researcher, she cares about designing meaningful and accessible products and better futures for all. She explains how co-design thinking can be applied to not only aged and health design, but also to all the systems of different scales that affect the way we live, to products we buy, to our environment, systems, services and overall human experiences. This podcast was bought to you in association with Stormtech, proud sponsors of the Residential Series of podcasts.  For more information on Stormtech please go to: https://stormtech.com.au/specifiers

Episode 83: Professor Oya Demirbilek on how co-design & technology are changing designs for ageing in place

Meron Tierney is an enthusiastic and engaging team leader at John Wardle Architects. While her experience extends across all project stages, her recent focus has been on the translation of design intent from sketch to construction documentation from shop drawing to built-outcome. Meron is also a judge on the 2021 Sustainability Awards. In this exclusive interview she talks about the approach to design here and in the UK, what she thinks will and will not work in terms of this year&apos;s Sustainability Awards, why sustainability is important to us all and how one day she hopes to design a house for her parents.

Episode 82: Meron Tierney from John Wardle Architects talks about design and being a judge on the 2021 Sustainability Awards

Sadie Burling has over 30 years’ experience in senior executive roles leading operational and strategic perspectives within acute care, aged care and child care for public, church/charitable and for-profit domains. As the Health & Ageing Business Development Manager at Paynter Dixon, Sadie works closely with a range of health and aged care clients to manage project risks during the construction planning process of aged care facilities. She explains what it takes to build an aged care facility.This podcast is bought to you in association with Caroma LiveWell, proud sponsors of the Aged Care Series of podcasts.  For more information on Caroma LiveWell please go to: https://www.caroma.com.au/livewell

Episode 81: Sadie Burling from Paynter Dixon explains what it takes to build an aged care facility

Pablo Albani is Principal of Interior Design at GroupGSA. His breadth of experience in the industry extends from the workplace sector, to education and retail, working with major design firms in Australia. With strong client relationship skills, Pablo drives the workplace and design strategy for all projects striving towards a holistic approach to design.  Pablo’s portfolio of work includes clients like Chanel, Jaguar Land Rover, Ernst and Young, Westpac and most recently completing designs for Microsoft HQ in North Sydney.  Lisa Hinde is a Strategic Sustainability Director with JLL’s Energy & Sustainability Services team and her key focus is developing long term sustainability, health and wellbeing strategies to support her Clients&apos; ambitions. Her work is globally recognised as enabling scalable solutions to complex challenges in the built environment.As a natural collaborator, Lisa has a keen interest in developing practical strategies to assist with a streamlined application of sustainability initiatives, translating executive goals into hands on implementation.In this episode, Pablo & Lisa take us through the process of achieving WELL Certification while educating listeners on the main challenges of location, heritage buildings and cost to the client.This podcast was brought to you in association with Interface, proud sponsors of the Sustainability series of podcasts. For more information on Interface, please go to www.architectureanddesign.com.au/suppliers/interface-aust 

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