Think Brick

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Think Brick Australia represents the clay brick and paver manufacturers of Australia. We aim to inspire contemporary brick architecture and building design in all areas of the built environment: commercial, residential and landscape. Think Brick Australia continually produce new and updated technical information and industry guidelines for the greater construction community. Facilitating open discussions and interviews with leading industry representatives, Think Brick Australia’s podcast series is an accessible one-stop-shop for anything brick and construction-related in Australia. Think Brick Podcast Website - https://www.thinkbrick.com.au/Podcasts Think Brick Australia Technical Resources - https://www.thinkbrick.com.au/Technical/Manuals/technical-manuals

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Think Brick with Amelia Richardson

Aug 15 2023 17 mins

Amelia Richardson is the Technical Manager at Midland Brick, Specialising in process improvements, quality assurance and product development. Amelia is also a board member at Think Brick Australia and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) at Curtin University. In this episode, your host Cathy Inglis and our special guest, Amelia Richardson have an interesting con

TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 4

Jun 18 2023 7 mins

In this episode, your host Cathy Inglis: Acting CEO at Think Brick Australia and our Engineering Team member Jason Mackenzie, cover topics such as; The application of permeable clay pavements; Specific considerations for permeable clay pavements; Maintenance considerations of clay permeable pavements; and much more... This episode and many others can be found on all major pl

Think Brick with Simon Rodrigues

May 31 2023 14 mins

Simon Rodrigues, director at Rodrigues Bodycoat Architects and has worked across a range of residential, commercial and retail projects. Rodrigues Bodycoat Architects is a highly visible and accessible small practice studio with experience, ability, resources and focus to deliver a wide range of architectural building typologies. In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and

Think Brick with Claire Martin

May 22 2023 19 mins

Claire Martin is a landscape architect and the associate director of OCULUS with experience leading the successful delivery of a range of education, health, cultural, infrastructure and public landscape projects. Claire grew up in the UK, and originally aspired to be a dolphin trainer or archaeologist. She moved to Sydney in the late 1990s after studying English Literature and Fine

TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 3

May 01 2023 7 mins

In this episode, your host Cathy Inglis: Acting CEO at Think Brick Australia and our Engineering Team member Jason Mackenzie, cover topics such as; What the main considerations are for maintaining clay brick pavers; Undulation of pavement surfaces; Cleaning and clay paver maintenance; and much more... This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Po

TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 2

May 01 2023 5 mins

In this episode your host Cathy Inglis, our acting CEO at Think Brick Australia and our Engineering Team member Jack Wang, cover topics such as; Detailing and constructing flexible clay pavements Selecting appropriate pavers for their application; Detailing and constructing Edge restraints; Working around utility pits and penetrations such as manholes with pavers; and much more

TechTalk: Brick Paving Part 1

Apr 19 2023 10 mins

In this episode your host Cathy Inglis, and our Engineering Team Lead at Think Brick Jack Gill, cover topics such as; The relevant standards and specifications for clay pavement design; The relevant testing of clay pavers as per AS 4455.2; Durability of clay pavers; Breaking loads; and much more... This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple P

Think Brick with Scott Woodward

Apr 04 2023 25 mins

Scott woodard is the co-Director of WOWOWA architecture with over 20 years of experience as an architect working with a number of leading firms on a range of public, institutional and urban projects prior to founding WOWOWA. In his role as Project Director for WOWOWA, Scott champions the practices dedicated to quality and design excellence through engaged client and stakeholder rel

TechTalk: Bricks and Carbon Neutrality

Mar 27 2023 13 mins

In this episode your host Elizabeth McIntyre, and special guest Cathy Inglis, Brickworks General Manager - Technical & Innovation, cover topics such as; What Net-Zero is, why it is important and what it means for the brick industry; What to consider when assessing carbon neutrality of bricks; How brick manufacturers make their operation more energy efficient; Areas that can be im

Think Brick with Neil Cownie

Mar 19 2023 30 mins

With more than 35 years experience as an architect, Neil Cownie has reached an enviable point in his career. In 2009, he established his own firm so he could focus on projects that bring him – and his clients – delight and joy. In the earlier part of his career, Neil worked as a director at a major Perth firm, where he was responsible for a range of project types including hous