Marcus Trimble

Architecture is a slow business. Projects take an incredibly long time to reach completion and as a young practice, it can take years before actual, solid, real world content is produced. As such, to counter this, an impatient practice must take on extra curricular activities alongside its regular architectural practice in order to maintain its energy. This talk will encompass giant cardboard folded follies, the fast paced open slidenight Pecha Kucha, mega scale engineering proposals of the trans-humanists, darch, a couple of residential alts and ads, and the UltraThin Research Academy.

Cameron Bruhn (Artichoke)	Philip Vivian (Bates Smart)	Angelo Di Marco (Woodhead)	Peter Black (Hassell)

Presented by: Architecture Media

This revolutionary seminar will explore an emerging work/life culture as the panel examine how different corporations are embracing large-floor-plate office developments to foster the campus virtues of communication and collegiality.  Bruhn and his team will consider what they add to corporate cultures and question where is the type headed?

Architects talk about the recent and ongoing works in the Solomon Islands following the April 2nd Tsunami.

Liam Devlin

There are a number of classifications for tile adhesives and waterproofing membranes.  Adhesives and waterproofing membranes available in Australia and the “codes” they are given can be confusing.  This stimulating discussion will explain how product classifications are achieved, and exactly what they mean.  Product selection is important for the success of any installation, and the information presented will promote confidence in selecting appropriate and cost effective products.

Geoff Warn Donaldson + Warn

Liam Proberts Fairweather Proberts Architects

Gerard Reinmuth TERROIR

John Wardle John Wardle Architects

Think Brick Australia's annual design competition 'About Face' encourages architects to 're-think brick'. Three past participants discuss their visions for Australia's coastline and how brick has a vital role to play in this setting.

Paul Pholeros

An impressive seminar by leading architect Paul Pholeros will present three examples of how form and function is integrated into design. Combining place, people and materials, Pholeros will explore out to China, back to the coastal edge and then central Australia.

Graeme Robb

A summary of the issues relating to the fixing of large and/or heavy format tiles to wall surfaces internally and externally. This includes reference to the selection and preparation of common substrate materials, tile types and sizes, as well as a look at the different adhesives suitable for these applications. 

Geoffrey London

Architects play a small role in the broad provision of housing in Australia.  London will present some recent examples of how, through their design skills, architects in Australia have contributed to mass housing. London will cover off a range of suggestions testing alternative house design diversity by developing in housing types, bringing sustainability to the foreground and response to our changing household structures. An examination of affordable options and how to draw more cleverly on the emerging skills of architects and designers.

Alan Morrison (National Precast President)

Richard Lorenzin (Hanson Precast)

Alan McNamara (Baseline Constructions)

Stephen Giblett (Robert Bird Group)

A panel of building professionals will discuss Building in Precast.  Construction using Precast Concrete is becoming more popular for all types of building. Alan Morrison, the President of National Precast, will chair this forum that will provide an invaluable insight into recently completed projects. All aspects of building including design, reduced construction costs and significant time savings will be discussed. An opportunity to ask questions of the panel will also be available.

David Baggs

It has always been assumed that Durability was automatically good for Sustainability. Now with the urgent need to constrain carbon emissions, a re-evaluation of the role and importance of durability is needed. This talk presents the issues, some solutions and key new directions for the industry.

Attend this seminar to win one of five yearly subscriptions to ecospecifier valued at $300 (valid for 1 to 4 employees)

Dean Alexander Homicki (DTAC Pty Ltd)	Chris Porter (Access Consultant)	Chris Bertacco (INSAFE Pty Ltd)

Presented by: DTAC

Coming to grips with the practice of sustainable business first necessitated a reshaping of the very thought processes that were involved in the design, manufacture and delivery of products" says CEO and seminar presenter Dean Alexander Homicki. This seminar will display how a commitment to true 'Green' principles can deliver constant compliance to such and give greater financial and environmental wealth to the end client. The panel discussion seeks to demonstrate how environmental issues, when solved through the product design process, can have a real solution, not a band-aid approach.

A discussion of architecture's role in the making of the city. Illustrated by both research and projects, the presentation will focus on how architecture contributes to public space and life.

Ric Butt

The thermal performance of Precast Concrete is important in today's building environment. Butt will talk about the innovative use of precast walling and flooring to satisfy the latest requirements of Section J of the Building Code of Australia. Butt will present the latest information provided by the National Precast in the second edition of the Precast Handbook that’s released in early 2008. This presentation from a very experienced building designer will help to remove the mystery around the thermal performance of our buildings.

Paul Berkemeier

Architectural competitions can be an exercise in kite flying, a good way of finding the best design or a source of grief.  Paul Berkemeier has entered 20 competitions in about as many years - scoring six wins, a couple of seconds and a few commendations.  He will discuss the potentials and pitfalls of competitions - from his experience in small practice.