architectural documents
National Demolition Project
Extending over most States and Territories, the National Demolition project encompassed the removal of buildings and infrastructure from 15 Defense Force bases. It involved extensive investigation, report writing and technical specifications and provided a guide and instructions on how to conduct demolition and remediation works.
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questacon Functional design brief
The brief, for the extension of this interactive science and technology museum included a 5,000 m2 stand alone extension comprised of 3 new gallery spaces, three new theatres, marshalling areas, VIP room, and back of house areas; a multistory car-park; and a 10,000 m2 ‘Garden of Wonders’. The Brief encompassed a detailed study of how the organisation as a whole and exhibition components functioned at the time, and how they should function in an expanded facility. This analysis included planning for the flow of people in the public spaces as well as the use of back of house areas, exhibit fabrication/installation and vehicular access. The brief established the basic design parameters for the extension and a detailed breakdown of the requirements of each additional space.
FAcsia housing Stock: Construction and maintenance standards
The housing standards incorporated adaptable design guidelines, of how to specify adaptable design for new housing stock as well as purchase guidelines for preexisting dwellings.
It also incorporated sustainability guidelines for new and existing housing stock; including possible adaptations to improve solar passive performance of existing housing in tropical areas. This included active ways of reducing heat load through planting. ventilation control, sun shading, and thermal mass.