ABOUT THIS EVENT
'"The use of brick allows us to create buildings with a sense of character and texture. They can create new, contemporary spaces that speak the same language as their surrounding neighbours, and extend a building's durability adding a level of robustness that can’t be matched by other construction materials.....we use brick on most of our projects, often experimenting with layout and colour to provide textural interest to facades."Emily Wombwell, Director Architecture, SJB Sydney
In recent years, there’s been a revival of interest in the use of brick in the facades of larger buildings – commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential. But despite the long history of building with brick, contemporary architectural design and ever-changing statutory requirements (of the NCC) bring a wide array of new challenges to be resolved.
Join our expert panel for a CPD webinar on designing contemporary brick facades.
The webinar looks at:- Key drivers for using brick in facades – planning, aesthetics, tradition, availability, sustainability, price …
- Types of brick systems - solid masonry, cavity walls, brick veneer, brick slips
- Advantages and disadvantages of the various systems
- Current (and potential future) market trends with brick facades
- Industry capability, capacity and constraints
- Case studies to illustrate principles, including the Huntington project ( Newcastle) by SJB
This webinar will give you a clearer understanding of the opportunities, challenges and constraints associated with using bricks in the facades of larger contemporary buildings.
MEET THE EXPERTS
DAVID WEST
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, INHABIT (SYDNEY/MELBOURNE)
David is a Technical Director with Inhabit, where he provides expert advice on the performance of materials in building facades, and draws on nearly 40 years of experience in the field. He works across the entire building lifecycle, from the design of new building facades, through diagnosis of performance failures, to conservation, repair or refurbishment of existing building facades.
EMILY WOMBWELL
DIRECTOR, ARCHITECTURE SJB (SYDNEY)
Emily Wombwell is an Architect and Director at SJB’s Sydney Studio. She currently works as Design Lead across multi-residential, mixed-use and commercial projects. Emily approaches each project with an innate understanding of the importance for strong design at all scales and its effects on the end users of a place. She has a comprehensive understanding of balancing the commercial drivers of a site with socially and environmentally sustainable outcomes - achieving a highly resolved design excellence in her work. Some of her recently completed projects that have been recognised in the NSW Chapter and National Architecture Awards include Newcastle East End, Quay Quarter Lanes, 9-15 Young Street, Lume and Waterfall.
SIMON NOTT
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT
Simon is Director of Banyula Masonry Consultants and advises on brickwork systems and methodologies, construction detailing , buildability resolution, creation and implementation of project specific inspection test plans, and brickwork workshop presentations to Designers / Builders / and Tradesmen. With over 45 years’ experience in the industry including installation, design, manufacturing, distribution, technical support and representation on industry bodies dealing with industrial relations, OHS, and apprentice schemes Simon has a unique perspective on what it takes to achieve a quality brick façade.
