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Concrete Conversations: School of Block - Weatherproofing
Concrete Conversations
04/12/23 • 6 min
In this episode on the Concrete Conversations Block Series, we cover everything to do with weatherproofing and Concrete Masonry.
In this episode your host, Cathy Inglis our acting CEO and our Technical team member Jack Wang discuss;
- Why weatherproofing is important;
- What happens when you don't weatherproof;
- How to weatherproof concrete masonry;
- and much more...
This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.
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School of Block - Masonry Walling Systems
Concrete Conversations
03/27/23 • 8 min
In this episode on the Concrete Conversations Block Series, we cover the different types of masonry walling systems used in engineering.
In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre with our Technical team member Jason McKenzie cover;
- The difference between single skin and solid concrete masonry walls;
- Concrete veneer walls and how it is the best system for thermal performance;
- Reverse Concrete masonry veneer walling systems;
- Cavity concrete masonry;
- and much more...
This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.
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A Concrete Conversation with Andrew Hagemann
Concrete Conversations
12/15/21 • 33 min
In this episode, your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Andrew Hagemann, have an interesting conversation which covers topics such as;
- Growing up in Perth, WA;
- Going to university at Curtin Uni and some of the first projects he worked on;
- How growing up in Perth informed his idea of architecture;
- An informative gap year;
- The first jobs and firms Andrew has as an architect;
- The reasons for using blocks in his projects;
- The challenges for architecture in the coming years;
- and much more...
This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.
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Follow @cmaaaus on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
Follow @aharchitecture_ on Instagram
A Concrete Conversation with Ilana Freadman
Concrete Conversations
12/01/21 • 31 min
Led by Ilana Freadman and Michael White, Freadman White embeds a curiosity-driven and experientially charged tension in its architecture. Seeking to reveal beauty in seemingly simple and often overlooked settings, they strive to create visually intriguing and emotionally resonant spaces.
Believing architecture’s mandate to making positive contributions to individual lives and the wider urban plan, Freadman White designs contextually informed structures with disciplined whimsy. Rather than responding literally to physical surrounds, they pursue sensorial and textural moments informed by memories of place and the achievements of modern architecture.
In this episode, your host, Elizabeth McIntyre, and our guest, Ilana Freadman, talk about her amusing childhood memories, Kevin Borland's influence on her architectural development, early career stage struggles, and why the chemistry between work and life partners benefit both life and work.
Listen to the full episode to discover more of the following:
- Main influential sources that led Ilana to pursue architecture;
- Ilana's first introduction to Kevin Borland's architecture, and how it shaped her architectural vision;
- What role Ilana's European heritage plays in her household and office environment;
- How Ilana was introduced to Kevin Borland's first interior ceiling device;
- Unconventional child activities shaping Ilana's views towards art;
- Design methodology and fundamentals behind their multi-award-winning projects;
- Her journey from the first steps into the world of architecture to building her own firm;
- Dealing with hectic work schedule establishing Freadman White;
- A glimpse into Ilana and Michael's companionship and the roles they take;
- Ilana and Michael's lateral solution acquiring their first house;
This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.
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Follow @freadmanwhite on Instagram
A Concrete Conversation with Michael White
Concrete Conversations
11/17/21 • 30 min
Michael White is the co-founder of Freadman White Architects, along side his partner in life and work - Ilana Freadman. Michael is a driven architect and for Freadman White, architecture isn't just about the built form, it's also about the human response to the architecture itself, the experience and atmosphere it creates - thoughtful modulations in light and shade, proportion, function and flexibility are expressed through uncompromising construction, enduring materials and a minimal, yet warm, aesthetic which can then evoke that human response.
In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Michael White will explore the spaces he found the most inspiring through life, and the ins and outs of working with your life partner.
Listen to the full episode to discover more of the following:
- Growing up in different areas and how this effected Michael's view of architecture and spaces
- The design of appropriate housing in Australia and the Australian climate
- The use of hit and miss screens for Freadman White's project Napier street for Milieu and the many benefits of this
- Eduardo Souto de Moura and his influential work on the Monastery in Portugal
- Some projects should be preserved in terms of their history and structural "bones" - and how this was achieved by Eduardo Souto de Moura
This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.
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Parliament House in Port Moresby, PNG
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Follow @cmaaaus on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
Follow @freadmanwhite on Instagram
A Concrete Conversation with Tim Johnson
Concrete Conversations
03/30/22 • 32 min
A horticulturist, naturalist and educator by training, Tim Johnsons' profession of choice is local government arborist. His primary foci during twenty five years with South Australian councils have been sustaining the legacy of earlier horticulturists by continuing to establish trees for future communities and adapting local government practices to meet the challenges of increasing spatial pressures, the degradation of urban soils and climate change.
In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Time Johnson, cover such topics as;
- His venture into the profession;
- Tim's passion for a sustainable future for local communities;
- Defining tree root uplift;
- How permeable paving helps;
- Why trees are so important;
- The biggest mistakes made with Urban Design;
- The TREENET: Tree and Roadway Experimental and Education Network;
- Tim's biggest learnings from using pavers in urban design;
- and much more...
This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.
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A Concrete Conversation with Michael White
Concrete Conversations
07/20/22 • 30 min
Michael White is the co-founder of Freadman White Architects, along side his partner in life and work - Ilana Freadman. Michael is a driven architect and for Freadman White, architecture isn't just about the built form, it's also about the human response to the architecture itself, the experience and atmosphere it creates - thoughtful modulations in light and shade, proportion, function and flexibility are expressed through uncompromising construction, enduring materials and a minimal, yet warm, aesthetic which can then evoke that human response.
In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Michael White have an interesting conversation covering topics such as:
- Growing up in different areas and how this effected Michael's view of architecture and spaces;
- The design of appropriate housing in Australia and the Australian climate;
- The use of hit and miss screens for Freadman White's project Napier street for Milieu and the many benefits of this
- Eduardo Souto de Moura and his influential work on the Monastery in Portugal;
This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.
Mentioned in this episode:
Parliament House in Port Moresby, PNG
Social & Links
Follow @cmaaaus on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
Follow @freadmanwhite on Instagram
Concrete Conversations: School of Block - Architectural Walling Systems
Concrete Conversations
03/20/23 • 10 min
In this episode on the Concrete Conversations Block Series, we cover how different types of masonry walling systems are designed.
In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre with our special guest, Michael Koungras Senior Structural Engineer cover;
- The common types of architectural walling systems used and how they are designed;
- Hit and miss walls and their purpose as a structural and aesthetic feature;
- The different types of curved walls and how each wall is designed;
- The different walling systems designed for aesthetic purposes such as stackbonding and textured walls (Corbelling);
- and much more...
This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.
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Concrete Conversations: School of Block - Fireproofing of Concrete Masonry
Concrete Conversations
03/13/23 • 12 min
In this episode on the Concrete Conversations Block Series, we cover the benefits of concrete masonry as a an efective fireproofing material across all types of residential and commerical structures.
In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre with our engineering team member, Nicholas Bannigan cover;
- How Concrete Masonry works best as a fireproofing material;
- Nature of bushfires in Australia and the contributing factors behind them;
- Fire Resistance levels of concrete masonry;
- Fireproofing methods;
- and much more...
This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.
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School of Block - Concrete Block sizes
Concrete Conversations
01/30/23 • 7 min
Concrete masonry comes in many different shapes and sizes.
In this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre, and special guest, Matthew Ching, cover topics such as;
- How concrete blocks are classified;
- The coding system;
- Types of concrete blocks;
- and much more...
This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.
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Follow @cmaaaus on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
Follow @adbrimasonry on Instagram
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FAQ
How many episodes does Concrete Conversations have?
Concrete Conversations currently has 31 episodes available.
What topics does Concrete Conversations cover?
The podcast is about Architecture, Design, Podcasts, Arts and Engineering.
What is the most popular episode on Concrete Conversations?
The episode title 'School of Block - Masonry Walling Systems' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Concrete Conversations?
The average episode length on Concrete Conversations is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Concrete Conversations released?
Episodes of Concrete Conversations are typically released every 13 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of Concrete Conversations?
The first episode of Concrete Conversations was released on Nov 17, 2021.
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