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New Manager appointed for designEX and Form & Function

dmg world media has appointed Wayne Noorman as the new Group Manager of designEX and Form & Function. Wayne joined dmg world media at the beginning of August replacing Danielle Fischer to oversee dmg world media’s portfolio of Interior Design and Architectural trade exhibitions in Australia.

Wayne brings to dmg world media an in depth understanding of the exhibitions within his portfolio, as well as the Exhibition / Event Industry as a whole, through his previous role as National Business Development Manager for exhibition contractor, Harry the Hirer. Within this role Wayne worked across the designEX and Form & Function accounts and joins dmg world media having already established relationships with his new colleagues, many of his exhibitors, and contractors. Wayne has 12 years of Exhibition / Event Industry experience across a broad range of events, as well as a flair for leadership, strategy development, client relationship management and sales and sponsorship procurement.

Ben Brougham, Managing Director of dmg world media, Australasia comments “Wayne is well known to all of us and we are very excited to have him on board. He is a perfect fit with our organisation’s culture and values and will bring to us invaluable insight to the future development of designEX and Form & Function. I am looking forward to working with him.”

Wayne comments, “It is imperative that we continue to inspire our visitors by showcasing new and innovative trends on offer from the design and architecture world, whether it is from within Australia or overseas. I look forward to working with a dynamic team of people to deliver on our client and visitor expectations for both designEX and Form & Function.”
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For more information contact
Marianne O’Donoghue, 02 8923 8328, marianneodonoghue@dmgworldmedia.com

Notes

dmg world media is an international exhibition and publishing company, producing more than 300 market-leading business to business exhibitions, consumer shows and fairs. In addition, the company also produces 45 related trade and consumer magazines, newspapers, directories and market reports. dmg world media maintains a worldwide presence through more than 30 offices around the world in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, the United Arab Emirates, China, Australia and New Zealand. www.dmgworldmedia.com.au

designEX is the premier exhibition in Australia for interior architecture and design. It offers a comprehensive showcase of new and innovative products, exciting features, prestigious awards and informative seminars and courses presented by leading industry professionals.
www.designex.info , 30th April- 2nd May 2009 at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Form & Function is Australia's leading trade exhibition for the building, architecture, construction and design industries. Form & Function is a must attend event for builders, architects, building designers, specifiers, developers, government and industry personnel who wish to view, for specification purposes, the latest products, services and technologies available for residential, commercial and industrial projects.
www.formandfunctionexpo.com.au, 30th April- 2nd May 2009 at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Building a Sustainable Future

Seminars to reveal best practice and innovation

Media Release 15 January 2008

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The effects of climate change on the building, construction and architecture industries will be a primary focus of this year’s Form & Function Seminar Series.

Held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre April 10 – 12, leading professionals from organisations such as The Australian Tile Council, Think Brick, the Government of Western Australia, Bates Smart, and HASSEL will deliver a three-day program that will arm building professionals with the inside-knowledge they need to construct a better built environment.

The Form & Function Seminar Series is an event highlight that aims to provide insight and discussion across topical issues facing the industry - new practices, processes and materials in the wake of climate change, emerging building, construction and design trends for residential, commercial and public projects, new materials and their applications and a better understanding of industry compliance.

Seminar Speakers:
With the advent of mass housing and the mentality that bigger is better when it comes to housing, an opportunity exists for architects to play an important role in shaping sustainable solutions to reduce the impact mass-housing has on the environment. In his seminar titled Housing and Architects, Geoffrey London of the Government of Western Australia and University of Western Australia, will examine ways innovative architectural design can lead to successful sustainable mass housing projects.

What makes for sustainable housing design in Australia might not be sustainable in other parts of the world. Architect Paul Pholeros will discuss in his seminar, Sustainable Housing, examples of best-practice sustainable housing design from China to the coast and centre of Australia. The seminar will address how effective sustainable design can meet varying climate demands anywhere in the world.

Corporations are increasingly embracing large open plan office designs in a nostalgic attempt to emulate the ‘common room’ virtues of communication and collegiality. But does the approach work? Chaired by Cameron Bruhn of Artichoke magazine and presented by Philip Vivian, of Bates Smart; Angelo Di Marco, of Woodhead; and Matthew Blain, Hassell, the Campus Work/Life seminar will examine this new-age environment on the corporate culture.

An intense focus on sustainable building design is gripping the building industry. Dean Alexander Homicki, of DTAC; Warren Meadley, of Group GSA; Chris Porter, of Access Consultant; along with mediator Chris Bertacco, of INSAFE will discuss how this focus on sustainable design and intensified Australian Standards compliance demands have created a fresh, dedicated industry approach to deliver genuine sustainable and costsaving solutions.

Thermal conservation is a crucial element of sustainable building practice. In his seminar, Section J and Precast Concrete, Ric Butt, of National Precast Concrete Association Australia, will discuss the latest innovations in precast concrete and how these innovations can be implemented to satisfy the latest requirements of Section J of the Building Code of Australia. The thermal performance of precast concrete will also be addressed.

With industry standards demanding buildings adopt energy-saving techniques, architects need to know the latest products on the market that can help meet ever-increasing toughened environmental constraints. Cathy Inglis, of Think Brick, will present simple techniques and the latest innovations in thermal brick products in her seminar, Designing for Climate: An Introduction.

Additional highlights include:

Peter Webb, of National Precast, will present Shape Colour and Texture – Your vision into reality with Precast Concrete
Gary Schwartz, of the Australian Tile Council, will present Deciphering the latest Adhesive Grout and Membrane Standards
Geoff Warn, John Wardle, Liam Proberts, of Think Brick, will present About Face: A Coastal Perspective
Graham Rob, of the Australian Tile Council, will present Fixing Large and/or Heavy Wall Tiles

Bookings for the Seminar Series are essential and can be made via the Form & Function website,
www.formandfunctionexpo.com.au. Seminars cost $25 each. Pre-registration for the event is free.

Calendar Listing

Media Release 10 October 2007

Form & Function, the premier trade exhibition for builders, architects, property developers, engineers, landscape architects and town planners, returns to Sydney for three days (10-12 April 2008).

The national event is a one-stop shop for professionals in the building, construction and architecture industries to see the latest services and technologies available, as well as new products on the market.

“Form & Function provides members of the building, construction and architecture industries with the opportunity to stay at the forefront of the latest industry developments in products and new services,” said Danielle Fischer, Group Show Manager.

“There are a number of educational forums and seminars presented by an outstanding calibre of industry experts and partners that visitors can attend to improve their industry knowledge.”

Also co-located with Form & Function is designEX (celebrating 20 years as the premier industry event for interior designers, decorators and architects), the Royal Australian Institute of Architects’ 2008 National Conference and Interior Trends (Australia’s foremost exhibition for opulent fabrics, upholstery, window fittings and soft furnishings). The 2008 Interior Design Awards will also be announced during the three-day event recognising excellence in Australia’s architecture and design industries.

Form & Function 2008 will feature a number of exciting highlights including:

New Product Showcase - see the latest new products and innovations in design from contributing exhibitors
D4S (Design for Sustainability) presented by Sustainability Victoria - architects, interior designers, builders and specifiers alike can see the latest and most innovative sustainable products and service solutions in an interactive display
The Architect’s Bookshop - will host an impressive collection of books relevant to the design and architecture industries and provides the location for book signings
Seminar Series - expert speakers will present valuable insights and advice on a wide range of topics and will be supported by industry partners to deliver an interactive, informative program to visitors

Form & Function continues to work closely with key industry associations such as the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, the National PreCast Concrete Association of Australia, the Building Designers Association and the Australian Tile Council to deliver the world-class seminar program and exclusive networking opportunities.

Details

When: Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 April 2008

Where: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour

Hours           Thursday 10 April 2008:         10.00am – 7.00pm
                    Friday 11 April 2008:              9.30am – 6.00pm
                    Saturday 12 April 2008:          9.30am – 5.00pm

Entry: Entry is free if you pre-register at www.formandfunctionexpo.com.au. Registration on the day will cost $20.

Website: www.formandfunctionexpo.com.au

Phone: (02) 8923 8300

Form & Function 2007 - Insight and innovation for the year ahead

Media release
29 May 2007

New products, stimulating discussions, emerging trends and innovations and elaborate product displays have featured at Form & Function 2007, Australia’s leading building and architecture event. More than 5,500* trade visitors attended the informative three day exhibition, held at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Southbank, from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st April.

New products are a highlight of the event, and the New Product Awards recognise the most exciting and innovative products available in Australia. The awards are judged on excellence in design and manufacture, innovative features, ergonomic design, functionality, aesthetics, durability, versatility, safety features, commercial viability and environmental sensitivity.

The awards were supported by Architecture Media and Axolotlmetal and were judged by an independent panel including Clare Newton, University of Melbourne, James Casserly, three C architects and Paul Pitrone, Sustainability Victoria. The winner was

Company:         Fibre C
Product:            Fibre C
Website:           www.rieder.cc/news.aspx?catID=5317

“The award recognizes the most exciting and innovative products at the exhibition, and is highly regarded throughout the industry,” said Danielle Fischer, group show manager.

Visitors were also able to view upcoming products, services and trends from exhibitors showcasing the latest in building and construction equipment, architectural products, flooring, heating, joinery, landscaping, roofing, security, cladding, stone, bricks, pavers, concrete, doors, windows, waterproofing, sealing treatments, industry organisations and much more.

The Best Stand Awards are another highlight of Form & Function and this year’s stands were judged on visual impact and design innovation, lighting, flooring and wall finishes, signage, stand layout and product/space ratio, visitor enticement (competitions, special offers, attention gatherers, hospitality on stand) and staff presentation (enthusiasm, available to visitors, identifiable). Amanda Henderson, Gloss Creative, David Saunders, S2Design, and Rob Tigani, Schiavello judged the awards.

The winners for the Best Stand Awards were:

Best pre-built stand – Fibre C
Best custom stand – Locker Group

Form & Function is a collaboration with The Royal Australian Institute of Architects, and was co-located with designEX, Australia’s premier international commercial and residential design and interior architecture exhibition, and the Royal Australian Institute of Architects conference.

The 2007 event was supported by a number of key industry associations including the Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA), the Australian Tile Council, National Precast Concrete Association Australia (NPCAA), and for the first time, the Australian Tile Council (ATC) and Sustainability Victoria, who for the first time, hosted the Sustainable Products feature, a showcase of the latest and most innovative green products for the home.

Another drawcard of the event was the exciting and industry focused seminar programme, the largest yet in the history of the event. Visitors were able to interact with industry leaders who kept audiences up to date with the latest innovations and trends. This included representatives from the CCAA, and NPCA and a host of local and international professionals..

Form & Function was also approved this year by Victoria Office of Fair Trading for registered building practitioners to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. This proved to be a popular initiative with builders given an opportunity to earn three CPD points simply by attending the event.

Form & Function is organised by the international exhibition company, dmg world media. The event is held annually and alternates between Sydney and Melbourne. designEX will return to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, from 10th – 12th April 2008.

For more information about Form & Function, and to view images from the 2007 event visit www.formandfunctionexpo.com.au

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*CAB audited