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Pete's Percussion Podcast - Pete ZambitoPete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 427 - Andrew LyngeUniversity of Alabama Percussion Professor and Epoch Percussion Quartet member Andrew Lynge stops by to talk about his job at Alabama and working through the pandemic (02:15), his percussion ensemble performing at PASIC twice in the last few years (18:45), Epoch Percussion (25:10), growing up near Dallas (32:00), going the Texas A&M-Commerce for undergrad and doing DCI (41:10) his master’s degree time at Colorado State (52:40), his doctoral years at the University of Texas at Austin, teaching at Commerce as an adjunct and his first job at Jacksonville State University (AL) (01:03:50), and settles into the Random Ass Questions, including segments on being a co...
2025-01-0900 min
The Sound and meDoug O'Connor, a very visceral thing "Sometimes I prefer an instrument that is not homogenous, that has lots of character, where the middle of the horn and the top of the horn have their own character."
Discover Doug O’Connor's report of the personal sensations he feels when playing the saxophone.
Music: Unity Synonym composed by Michael Laurello, performed by Doug O’Connor and Jeff Stern Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2024-07-1702 min
The SpecificationE61 - Sweden's Ice Hotel and How Melbourne's Urban Density Stacks Up InternationallyThis week Joe and Laurence a 65 room hotel which is built every year only to be destroyed a few months later, and see how Melbourne’s urban density compares to a range of international hubs (spoiler alert, it’s not great news). Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au. Links: Ice Hotel: https://www.icehotel.com Urban Density Paper: https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/30672832.pdf
2023-10-0347 min
The SpecificationE60 - Marina Bay Sands and Victoria's Housing Statement 2023This week Joe and Laurence discuss an engineering marvel and icon of South East Asian architecture and dig deeper into Victoria’s freshly released 10 year housing statement. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au. Links: CTBUH article: https://global.ctbuh.org/resources/papers/download/26-case-study-marina-bay-sands-singapore.pdf Victorian Housing Statement market response: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/20/short-stay-levy-and-800000-homes-how-victoria-plans-to-ease-the-housing-crisis
2023-09-2648 min
The SpecificationE59 - Citicorp Centre and New Safe Work Australia DashboardThis week Joe and Laurence discuss a well known project in the centre of Manhattan which almost collapsed under wind loads, and cover the launch of a new safety reporting tool from the Australian Government. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au. Links: Citicorp Centre Engineering Crisis: https://onlineethics.org/cases/engineers-and-scientists-behaving-well/william-lemessurier-fifty-nine-story-crisis-lesson Safe Work Australia : https://data.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/interactive-data/industry/construction
2023-09-1940 min
The SpecificationE58 - Defence spending, and is this the next ACP disaster?This week Joe and Laurence discuss some of the projects receiving funding from Australia’s defence budget, give an update on the infamous 'Death Star' bill preventing construction workers from taking drink breaks in Texas, and discuss what could be the next global ACP disaster. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au. Links: Defence investment: https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2020-09-07/11-billion-investment-commences-raaf-base-tindal US Mil...
2023-09-1240 min
The SpecificationE57 - The Line and Low Carbon ConcreteThis week Joe and Laurence discuss ‘The Line’, a 170km long, 500m tall structure currently under construction in Saudi Arabia, and dig deeper into the concept of ‘green concrete’. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au. Links: The Line video: https://youtu.be/0kz5vEqdaSc?si=ACFzc-urlp2KO8rK AFR article: https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/industry-finance-unearth-cost-of-embodied-carbon-20230821-p5dy52 Green Concrete chart: https://nwcement.org/the-road-t...
2023-08-2942 min
The SpecificationE56 - The Great Mosque of Mecca, Builder Appointed for Sth Bnk by Beulah, and Embodied CarbonThis week Joe and Laurence discuss one of the world’s oldest and most expensive structures, reveal the freshly appointed builder for Australia’s next super tall tower, and compare how Australia’s construction industry shapes up against the USA in the world of embodied carbon. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au.
2023-08-2245 min
The SpecificationE55 - Burwood Brickworks, Infrastructure Blowouts, and Joe's GrievancesThis week Joe and Laurence discuss one of the few projects to receive full Living Building Challenge Certification in the Southern Hemisphere - Frasers Property’s Burwood Brickworks, review some of the biggest infrastructure spending blowouts (and hypothesise why these may occur), and Joe gets hot under the collar on the topic of footpath paving. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au.
2023-08-1542 min
The SpecificationE54 - Tsunami Walls in Japan, The City of the Future, and All-Electric ConstructionThis week Joe and Laurence discuss Japan’s tsunami walls, review China’s recently built ‘City of the Future’, and consider the electrification of construction sites amidst the news of Sweden’s first all-electric trial. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au. Links: Japan's Tsunami Walls: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/29/tsunami-wall-japan-divides-villagers City of the Future: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-times-tech-innovations-to-assist-xiongan-to-march-toward-a-futuristic-city-301836532.html Electrified Construction Site: https...
2023-08-0832 min
The SpecificationE53 - Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory, Banned Water Breaks, and Mining on the MoonThis week Joe and Laurence discuss Australia’s newest physics laboratory which is located 1km below the earth’s surface, a recent law in Texas which eliminates water breaks for construction workers, and mining on the moon. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au. Links: Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory: https://www.supl.org.au/ Water breaks in constructions: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/backlash-brews-texas-law-eliminates-mandatory-water-breaks-rcna92961 Moon E...
2023-08-0141 min
The SpecificationE52 - The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Rebuilding Ukraine, and What Is Thermal Conductivity?This week Joe and Laurence discuss the national asset but regional concern that is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the effort to rebuild Ukraine, and thermal conductivity in building envelopes. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au. Links: Grand Ethiopean Renaissance Dam: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/apr/23/itll-cause-a-water-war-divisions-run-deep-as-filling-of-nile-dam-nears Rebuilding Ukraine: https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/meet-the-canadian-architect-on-a-mission-to-rebuild-ukraine-module-by-module/
2023-07-2649 min
The SpecificationE51 - "Doomsday" Seed Vault and Australia's Long Term Emissions Reduction Plan This week Joe and Laurence discuss the Svalbard "Doomsday" Seed Vault – humanity's back up plan in the event of an agricultural disaster, and delve deeper into Australia's Long Term Emissions Plan. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au. Links: Australia's Long Term Emissions Reduction Plan: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-change/publications/australias-long-term-emissions-reduction-plan Svalbard Seed Vault: https://www.seedvault.no/
2023-07-1831 min
The SpecificationE50 - NatHERS - Claire Lewis (NatHERS) The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is Australia's national system for rating the energy performance of homes. Referred to in our National Construction Code, NatHERS considers a wide range of inputs to generate standardised energy ratings, helping consumers to understand the performance of their homes. NatHERS gives a ‘thermal’ rating based on how much heating and cooling is needed to keep the home at a comfortable temperature. It now also gives a ‘whole of home’ rating based on the cost of energy to run the home and its appliances, which includes the estimated cost of the en...
2023-07-1144 min
The SpecificationE49 - Antilia, and Mass Timber's Role in Sustainable Design This week Joe and Laurence discuss what could be the World's tallest single residence (if not for one pesky technicality), and take a specialists dive into cross laminated timber, and the ideal approach for designers and builders looking to reduce the environmental impact of their projects through mass timber. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au.
2023-07-0441 min
The SpecificationE48 - Golden Plains Wind Farm and Hydrogen Power This week Joe and Laurence discuss Australia's largest wind farm which is under construction in Victoria's West, and shine a light on Australia's plans for hydrogen production and export, with special consideration of what this means for our current built environment. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at podcast@laurello.au Links: National Electricity Market: Renewable Energy Zone expansions: https://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/map/national-electricity-market-renewable-energy-zone-expansions Enabling infrastructure for hydrogen production: htt...
2023-06-2834 min
The SpecificationE47 - AA Powerlink, Fire Science, and A New Practical Guide to Up-front Carbon This week Joe and Laurence discuss the $30 billion solar array slated for Australia's Northern Territory, simplify the science behind fire, and review a new practical guide to upfront carbon reductions authored by the Green Building Council of Australia, Lendlease, the NSW Government, Sustainability Victoria, and Mott Macdonald. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au. Links: Twin burner wood heaters (not sponsored): https://www.pellet.com.au/products/xeoos-twinfire-wood-heater/ Fire...
2023-06-2031 min
The SpecificationE46 - Sydney Markets Relocation, Builder Liquidation, and Solar Energy This week Joe and Laurence discuss the future location of Sydney's massive produce markets (and the potential usage of their current site), delve deeper into the recent voluntary administration announcements of residential builders, and consider Australia's potential as a solar power juggernaut. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au.
2023-06-1343 min
The SpecificationE45 - Barcelona Pavilion, Venice Biennale, and Bamboo This week Joe and Laurence discuss Mies Van Der Rohe and Lilly Reich's iconic Barcelona Pavilion, break down the festival of art and design that is the Venice Biennale, and take a closer look at a strong, highly sustainable building product growing right under our noses. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au. Links: Geometry of Light at the Barcelona Pavilion: https://youtu.be/hr9KR6t_mEM
2023-06-0644 min
The SpecificationE44 - Western Sydney Airport, Earthquakes, and more... This week Joe and Laurence discuss Western Sydney's new international airport, take a closer look at earthquake design requirements, and review a recent report which quantifies the cost of defects and re-work in construction projects. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au. Links: Western Sydney Airport: https://www.coxarchitecture.com.au/project/western-sydney-airport/ 10 Storey Shake Table Test: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/videos/san-diego-scientists-build-10-story-building-on-a-quake-shake-table/3224725/ FMI x Pla...
2023-05-3049 min
The SpecificationE43 - Habitat67, ETFE, and more... This week Joe and Laurence discuss the incredible and iconic Habitat67, take a closer look at ETFE facades and roofing, and review a recent report from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute looking at the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainability at a neighbourhood scale. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au. Links: Habitat 67: https://www.habitat67.com/en/ Habitat 67 Unreal Engine: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US...
2023-05-2343 min
The SpecificationE42 - Commonwealth Games Facilities, Sub-surface Tanks, and more... This week join Joe and Laurence as they review the range of projects so far announced in preparation for Victoria's $2.6b commonwealth games, get into the nitty gritty of sub surface tanks, and dissect the Federal Government's announced $1.6b policy targeted at improving residential energy efficiency without feeding the inflation dragon. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au. Links: See examples of drainage cells and subsurface tanks here (not a sponsored link): https://globalsynthetics.com.au/drainage-systems/
2023-05-1642 min
The SpecificationE41 - Your Home - Felicity Woodhams (Your Home) Your Home (or www.yourhome.gov.au) is a free and independent initiative of the Australian Government which provides valuable resources and information for designers, builders, and others involved in designing and building residential homes. Almost 20 years old, the site is regularly visited by consumers and professionals looking for unbiased and reliable information about sustainable design, building materials, and more. This week Joe and Laurence are thrilled to be joined by Felicity Woodhams - Assistant Director at Your Home, and passionate advocate for better residential design and construction. To learn more or ge...
2023-05-0926 min
The SpecificationE40 - Faroe Islands Tunnels, LVL, and more... This week the Joe and Laurence explore the huge network of underwater tunnels connecting islands and communities at the Faroe Islands, laminated veneer lumber, and discuss what Australia's electrificition means for our built environment. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au. Links: Underwater Tunnels Revolutionize the Faroes (maritime-executive.com): https://maritime-executive.com/features/underwater-tunnels-revolutionize-the-faroes How It's Made: Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL): https://youtu.be/EhzyhkLmLoo Australia's Nationa...
2023-05-0242 min
The SpecificationE39 - Metropol Parasol, BubbleDeck, and more... This week the guys discuss the incredible Metropol Parasol in Seville, BubbleDeck concrete, and some significant new updates to the City of Melbourne's planning requirements for sustainable building design. Join in to hear more on the interesting stories behind these topics. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au.
2023-04-2541 min
The SpecificationE38 - Introducing a new format, plus the Quay Quarter Tower, Concrete, and more... This episode join Joe and Laurence as they introduce an exciting new segment based approach to The Specification. As discussed this week, moving forward our regular conversations with building product experts will be complemented by solo sessions, allowing the guys to delve deeper into projects, products, news, and events than historically possible. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au.
2023-04-1838 min
The SpecificationE37 - Certification Mini-Series Wrap (Part 2) That's a wrap for The Specification's mini series on product certifications! In this final episode of the mini-series Laurence and Joe discuss their takeways from the last four episodes of this series, and the series as a whole. Check in with the guys next week for more news and commentary from the world of building products. For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au.
2023-04-1239 min
The SpecificationE36 - Certification Mini-Series Wrap (Part 1)Like all good things, the mini-series focusing on product certification must come to an end. In this episode Laurence and Joe discuss their takeways from the first five episodes of this series, and compare their notes on the product certifications featured. Together with Episode 37 this episode neatly wraps up the mini-series in building product certification - we hope it has been as interesting for you as it has been for us! For any questions about the podcast, or suggestions for future guests and topics of discussion please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.au. ...
2023-04-0436 min
Plus 3 To Friendship: A D&D PodcastE41 Cheerless Isle 3Oliver, Christopher, Little Koot, and Laurello continue tracking down the lost children only to get ambushed in the night causing the tragic death of a valued party member.
2023-04-021h 25
The SpecificationE35 - WELS - Teresa McMaugh (WELS) Almost 7 out of 10 Australian consumers recognise the WELS label, seen on taps, showers, flow controllers, toilets, urinals, dishwashers and washing machines. One glance and consumers can quickly tell how water efficient that product is. Starting off as a water management program, WELS is now an Australian Government mandatory regulatory scheme. This protects water as a resource and also promotes confidence in consumers when purchasing products for their homes or projects. Teresa McMaugh, manager of the WELS scheme, joins Joe and Laurence in this episode of The Specification to discuss how the scheme...
2023-03-2841 min
The SpecificationE34 - FSC - Melanie Robertson and Stefan Jensen (FSC Aus/NZ) A familiar mark for many, the FSC tick represents the well known and highly trusted Forest Stewardship Council. Created in 1993, the FSC is an international forest certification scheme established to nurture responsible forestry so both forests, and the communities they support can thrive. In this episode of the Specification Joe and Laurence are joined by Melanie Robertson (CEO, FSC Aus/NZ) and Stefan Jensen (Policy and Standards Manager, FSC Aus/NZ) to learn more about FSC certification, and what it means when you see their logo on a wood product. To learn...
2023-03-2052 min
The SpecificationE33 - ACRS - Dr Andrew Wheeler (ACRS) Dr Andrew Wheeler, the Executive Director at ARCS (Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels), joins Joe and Laurence on The Specification to explore the topic of steel certification for structural steel products. Being such a crucial building element of any construction project, Andrew touches on the importance of third-party certification in steel products. Together Andrew, Joe and Laurence delve into the details of the certification process and how designers and builders can ensure that the steel used on site meets the required codes and standards. Learn more about ACRS at https...
2023-03-1438 min
The SpecificationE32 - Aluminium Stewardship Initiative - Fiona Solomon (Aluminium Stewardship Initiative) How much do you know about the aluminium products being installed in your project? Aluminium plays an important role in many modern buildings, providing a strong and lightweight solution for window and door frames, ceiling grids, and other fixtures. While many of us take this material for granted, there's a long supply chain (and interesting recycling story) behind piece that turns up on site. Guiding Joe and Laurence through this space today is Fiona Solomon, CEO of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative, and all-round expert on sustainability in the extraction industry. There's so m...
2023-03-0738 min
The SpecificationE31 - Responsible Wood - Matt DeJongh (Responsible Wood) Forest and wood products can be found in every aspect of our lives, from the tissues on your desk to the packaging of your groceries, and of course in various forms throughout the built environment. As we leverage the sustainability benefits of wood fibre in the transition to a more environmentally friendly future it is going to be become more and more important that the growth and harvesting of this wood fibre is done in an ethical, sustainable, and responsible way. Enter Responsible Wood, the organisation managing the PEFC certification in Australia. This...
2023-02-2841 min
The SpecificationE30 - Living Building Challenge and Declare Label - Laura Hamilton O'Hara (LFIA) The Living Future Institute of Australia is the Australian manager for the well-known Declare Label and Living Building Challenge, amongst other initiatives. While each of these programs stands alone in its benefits and utility for the industry, in this episode we were thrilled to be joined by Laura Hamilton O'Hara (LFIA CEO) who explains how the initiatives complement each other. Join Joe, Laurence, and Laura as they delve deeper into these widely known product labelling and building certification schemes, and discuss how the Living Future Institute is supporting the design and construction industry through its tr...
2023-02-2139 min
The SpecificationE29 - Sensitive Choice - Adele Taylor (National Asthma Council Australia)Sensitive Choice is a program run by the National Asthma Council Australia that helps people with allergies, asthma, and other sensitivities by identifying less irritating products, often featuring reduced allergens, fragrance and chemical content. This is an important consideration when designing the buildings in which people spend the majority of their time. Joe and Laurence were excited to welcome Adele Taylor (Program Manager of Sensitive Choice) onto the show to learn more about Sensitive Choice, and what designers need to know in order to deliver environments which are successful for all users. To g...
2023-02-1436 min
The SpecificationE28 - GECA Ecolabel - Michelle Thomas (GECA)It's week two of the mini-series on product certifications and the guys are back with another great episode, this time featuring Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA). Join in as Joe and Laurence welcome Michelle Thomas, CEO of GECA. GECA promotes and manages the GECA Ecolabel Product Certification, and also offers a range of other services which support product suppliers on their journey toward higher levels of sustainability. To get in touch with Michelle or find out more about GECA you can visit https://geca.eco/. For any question...
2023-02-0740 min
The SpecificationE27 - Cradle to Cradle Certified® - Ren DeCherney (Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute)It's finally here! Season Two of The Specification starts today, and what better way to get down to work than with a mini-series on product certifications. Over the next 8 episodes Joe and Laurence will be joined by special guests from major product certifications to discuss what their certifications do, and why designers and builders should be considering them when specifying products and materials on projects. To kick things off we're thrilled to welcome Ren DeCherney from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. While Ren now leads the team...
2023-01-3140 min
The SpecificationE26 - Season 1 Top 10 Tips (Part 2)In this final episode of 2022 Joe and Laurence revisit some of the best tips and lessons learnt from Season One. Tune in to this episode as the guys count down the top 5 tips from the season. While these tips are important for anyone involved in the specification of building products, there's a long list of equally valuable pointers from a broad range of brands throughout the season. Listen to the first 24 episode season now, and see if you agree with the top 10 list! The Specification Podcast will be back with more great...
2022-12-1628 min
The SpecificationE25 - Season 1 Top 10 Tips (Part 1)As 2022 comes to a close, Joe and Laurence revisit some of the best tips and lessons learnt from Season One. Tune in to this episode as the guys start to count down their list of the top ten tips from the season. The Specification is brought to you by Northwest Media, an Australian digital agency specialising in creation and delivery of custom web apps. Find out more at www.nwmedia.au For any questions or suggestions please contact Joe and Laurence at hello@nwmedia.com.au.
2022-12-0925 min
The SpecificationE24 - Envelope Design - Jesse Clarke (Pro Clima)Building envelope design is one area to receive special attention in the recent updates to Australia's National Construction Code (NCC). The updates have brought in some significant consequences for those delivering poor designs, so what do designers need to know? This week we're thrilled to be joined by Jesse Clarke, Innovation and R&D Manager at Pro Clima. While Laurence was unavailable for this episode (touring the timber industry of North America – check out our Instagram to see more), Jesse brings Joe up to speed on what envelope design is, why it matters, and some of th...
2022-11-0138 min
The SpecificationE23 - Weathertex - Andrew Savage (Weathertex)We've got a particularly interesting one for you this week. Based in Newcastle, Weathertex have been producing their unique cladding and lining products for over 50 years. Utilising a highly specialised and sustainable process, they use a local resource of timber to create highly durable timber products suitable for either internal or external use. In this episode of The Specification Joe and Laurence welcome Andrew Savage from Weathertex to learn more about how their products are made, and why this matters for designers. Their conversation spans the production process, discussion of the timber r...
2022-10-2539 min
The SpecificationE22 - Breathable Buildings - Glenn Lawrenson (McCormacks Australia) and Robin Curtis (Health Based Building)The building envelope plays an important role in the comfort of building inhabitants, and is a significant contributor to both healthy indoor environments and building durability as a whole. In this episode Joe and Laurence welcome guests Health Based Building and McCormacks Australia, who respectively manufacture and supply Magnum Board to the Australian market. With vapour permeability a major drawcard of the product, Robin, Glenn, Joe, and Laurence discuss how this impacts the design of a building, and what designers need to know if they are considering specifying these products in a pr...
2022-10-1830 min
The SpecificationE21 - Timber Protection - Greg Boulter (CUTEK®)Whether indoors or outdoors, there's so much to know when it comes to protecting timber finishes. While it is often ok for designers to leave timber in indoor settings uncoated, timber used externally is often exposed to the weather and ground moisture, rendering treatment and/or coating necessary for a durable and aesthetic outcome. So how do we know what products to specify and where? How are these products even made? Are there different protection requirements in different parts of Australia? How should they be applied, and how many coats do we need to specify? Well...
2022-10-1534 min
The SpecificationE20 - Vibration Isolation - Evan Hong (Embelton)Design for acoustics and acoustic separation comes down to two main areas – airborne noise, and impact noise. While airborne noise and its best management strategies were expertly explained by Rob Jones from Autex way back in Episode No. 9, until now there has been relatively little discussion of impact noise, and how we can design it out of projects. With this in mind, Laurence and Joe were thrilled to be joined by Evan Hong from Embelton, a leading manufacturer of vibration isolation mounts. As a senior engineer, Evan has a wealth of experie...
2022-10-0433 min
The SpecificationE19 - Carpet - Julian O'Dowd (GH Commercial)More or less a default flooring covering in cooler climates around the country (and the world), carpet has long been a great way to keep your feet warm and rooms cosy during the winter months. As the way we design and build has evolved so has the carpet product offering. Do you need tiles, planks, or rolls? Cut, twist, or loop? Wool, synthetic or a mix? The combinations are seemingly endless! Never fear though – the podcast explains all. Featuring special guest Julian O'Dowd from GH Commercial, this entertaining and insightful 30 minutes will...
2022-09-2731 min
The SpecificationE18 - Timber Veneers - Will James (George Fethers)Specified for decades to display unique and exotic timber finishes for an affordable price, timber veneers are now commonplace throughout our built environment. While initially utilised to create exquisite joinery and panelling, recent decades have seen the use case for veneers also grow into the engineered flooring world. There's a lot to know about veneers if you want to use them properly. Whether talking about species, finishes, bending radii, or sustainability, we knew we would need to find a guest with a background in timber and a passion for veneers to do this one justice.
2022-09-2033 min
The SpecificationE17 - Timber Connectors - Adam Dawson (Pryda)Although not the most aesthetically exciting product, timber connectors literally hold a timber structure together. Despite being an established product range in daily construction work, Adam Dawson from Pryda highlights just how deceptively complex these 'simple' connectors can be. As the Technical Manager, Adam applies his engineering experience and shares his knowledge and tips for anyone interested in timber construction. To get in touch with Adam or the experts at Pryda you can visit https://pryda.com.au, or find Adam directly on LinkedIn. Next week Laurence and Joe look f...
2022-09-1334 min
The SpecificationE16 - Natural Stone - Leonora Tregambe (Surface Spectrum)A symbol of luxury and class around the world, natural stone has long been the star feature of kitchens, bathrooms, and special spaces. Every slab of this beautiful material is truly unique, bearing the colours and markings of the earth from which it is sourced. To learn more about stone and what designers need to know when specifying it, Joe and Laurence caught up with Leonora Tregambe, Director at Surface Spectrum. Leonora clearly really knows her stuff, and shared some really interesting insights into the world of stone supply, as well as some valuable tips for...
2022-09-0634 min
The SpecificationE15 - Cladding Design - Rob Gray (Fairview Architectural)As building owners around Australia deal with the replacement of combustible façade elements we're seeing a variety of non-combustible façade systems taking their place. In this episode Joe and Laurence catch up with Rob Gray at Fairview Architectural, supplier of a variety of cladding products including the well known (and often specified) Vitradual and Vitracore. In a conversation spanning nature-inspired design, recycling, inspirational projects and valuable design tips, Rob shares his extensive experience of working with Fairview's cladding products. If you're interested to find out more abou...
2022-08-3030 min
The SpecificationE14 - Glass - Edward Zhao (ASG International)Glazing is one of the key building elements for arguably all projects in the commercial construction space. Although one of the last elements to be installed, it completes the building envelope, insulating the inside from the elements. Edward Zhao (General Manager of ASG International) joins Joe and Laurence in this episode to discuss the intricacies of designing and building with glass. This includes maximizing performance to streamlining works on site. If you're interested to find out more about either ASG International or their product ranges make sure to check out their websit...
2022-08-2333 min
The SpecificationE13 - Bricks - Brett Ward (Brickworks)Alongside timber, bricks are perhaps one of human civilisation's oldest and most versatile building products. While still used to provide the most basic of human needs in many societies, major projects throughout the last decade have demonstrated the incredible breadth of shapes and aesthetics made possible by this humble product. In this episode Laurence and Joe are joined by Brett Ward (General Manager of International Marketing at Brickworks) to learn more about bricks, review some industry-leading brick projects, and discuss the future of bricks in design and construction. If you're interested to find...
2022-08-1629 min
The SpecificationE12 - Paint - Bruce Gascoigne (Dulux)Paint is one of the few staple finishes on almost every specification. Used liberally throughout practically every residential and commercial project, we often take paint for granted. However, there's a complex school of paint formulation behind every tin. The process of developing these delicately balanced combinations of ingredients was once considered an art, but with the help of Bruce Gascoigne from Dulux we're seeing this evolve into a science, creating high performing, more consistent products than previously thought possible. In this context, Joe and Laurence were thrilled to welcome Bruce onto the podcast for this we...
2022-08-0937 min
The SpecificationE11 - Sculptform - Jeremy Napier and Andrew Freckleton (Sculptform)With a range of beautiful cladding and batten products combined with a unique concealed fixing system, Sculptform has become a regular feature in Australia's various design publications. In this episode of The Specification, Joe and Laurence welcome Jeremy (MD) and Andrew (BDM) from Sculptform to discuss their products and find out what designers need to know for a successful Sculptform project. Sculptform has been used in some amazing ways on award winning projects. If you're interested to find out more and see some of these incredible structures make sure to visit https://www.sculptform.com/.
2022-08-0227 min
The SpecificationE10 - Porcelain Facades - Adrian Rodiguez and Bernat Minana (Frontek)Building facades have arguably received more scrutiny and attention than any other building product or system in recent years, with revelations around combustibility and growing knowledge around how they – the skin of a building – can make or break the structure's operational performance. While there are a broad range of façade cladding products available on the market today (all of which will be explored on this podcast at some point), Joe and Laurence recently approached Adrian Rodiguez and Bernat Minana from Frontek to learn more about their speciality – extruded porcelain façade cladding. Extrude...
2022-07-2634 min
The SpecificationE09 - Acoustic Products - Rob Jones (Autex)How many times have you had to yell over your neighbouring table at a restaurant, or endure a neighbour's noisy event, TV, or musical instrument practice? The people who use and inhabit buildings rarely notice their acoustic performance until there is something wrong, so how can we make sure our spaces are designed for acoustic success? In this episode of The Specification Joe and Laurence are joined by Rob Jones (Technical and Development Manager at Autex), who shares valuable insights into design and specification for superior room acoustics. If you're interested to...
2022-07-1926 min
The SpecificationE08 - Vinyl - Andrew Ferguson (Polyflor)Vinyl is one of those materials where if specified and installed correctly it can perform optimally for decades. However with several different types, different performance ratings, and practically its own vocabulary, it's not always easy to get this right. Don't panic though – this episode explains all. In this podcast Joe and Laurence are joined by Andrew Ferguson, National Technical Manager at Polyflor. With a background in industrial chemistry, Andrew simply explains the differences between vinyl products, and provides some essential tips for designers, builders, and installers who want their vinyl installed right the first time. ...
2022-07-1232 min
The SpecificationE07 - Cement - Martin Lynch (Cement Australia)Modern civilisation has been built on concrete, and by extension cement. Cement is the glue that binds the concrete together, forming strong bonds which resist incredible loads. It's difficult (some may say impossible) to produce high performance concrete without cement, but with awareness of GHG emissions growing around the world, many are concerned about the significant amount of CO2 created during its production. With this in mind Joe and Laurence were excited to welcome onto the show Martin Lynch, Product Development Manager at Cement Australia. Martin introduced the guys to cement before getting into a gr...
2022-07-0526 min
The SpecificationE06 - Fibre Cement Cladding - Mark Turemko (James Hardie)Over time, fibre cement has become a staple of Australia's construction industry. Employed wherever a project requires water protection, fire separation, acoustic attenuation, or simply high durability, fibre cement products are used in almost every project in one way or another. In this episode of The Specification Joe and Laurence are joined by Mark Turemko from James Hardie, who introduces the guys to fibre cement products with a focus on external cladding. Mark shares really useful tips on designing with cement sheet products, ranging from the colours you can paint them through to the preferred fixin...
2022-06-2829 minThe SpecificationE05 - Textiles - Nicole Johnson (Kvadrat Maharam)Where do you start if you want to learn more about textiles, and specifying them in designs? Arguably one of the design and construction industry's largest and most dynamic sectors, textile design and production is a globalised business with designers and manufacturers collaborating across borders to produce unique and often breathtaking fabrics. With this in mind Joe and Laurence approached Kvadrat Maharam, and were thrilled to when Nicole Johnson (Brand Manager) agreed to join them on the show. Nicole is clearly an authority in this field, having built her career working with textiles in one wa...
2022-06-2229 min
The SpecificationE04 - Laminate - Neil Sookee (Laminex)Laminated surfaces are practically everywhere in the indoor built environment. Their smooth, durable surfaces can come in a wide range of profiles and colours, offering almost unlimited flexibility, but what does a designer need to know if they are to make the most of these finishes? This week Joe and Laurence welcome Neil Sookee, Product Design Manager at Laminex, a household name in the world of laminates and other surfaces. Neil gives the guys an eye-opening run though of how Laminex laminates are made, offers some brilliant tips for designers and specifiers working with the product (ever wondered if yo...
2022-06-1426 min
The SpecificationE03 - Cork - Chaz Whiteley (Portugal Cork Co.)This week Joe and Laurence welcome Chaz Whiteley from Portugal Cork Co., a Sydney based importer of cork and cork products. Chaz explains how cork is produced, where it can be most effectively used (did you know it can be an external cladding?), and gives some valuable tips for consideration when specifying or designing with the product. If you're interested to find out more about cork you can contact Chaz at sales@portugalcork.com.au or check out Portugal Cork Co. at www.portugalcork.com.au. Next week we're excited to br...
2022-06-0920 min
The SpecificationE02 - Mass Timber - Adam Jones (Xlam)This week Joe and Laurence welcome Adam Jones from XLam, Australia's first commercial scale supplier of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glue Laminated Timber (GLT or Glulam). Adam introduces the guys to mass timber before getting into more detailed discussion about supply, fire testing, and how best to design with these innovative and sustainable products. If you're interested to find out more about mass timber products you can contact Adam at adam.jones@xlam.com.au or check out XLam at www.xlam.com.au. Next week we're excited to bring you the i...
2022-06-0224 min
The SpecificationE01 - An IntroductionIn this inaugural episode of The Specification Podcast Joe and Laurence introduce themselves and the podcast, and hint towards some of the exciting guests who will be joining them in the next few episodes. The Specification Podcast is for designers, builders, and others interested in our built world. Each episode we welcome a subject matter expert onto the show so they can give us a deeper understanding of a particular product or materials, whether that be how it's made, its environmental impact, valuable design hints and tips, or more. Subscribe now and...
2022-05-2801 min
The SpecificationAn IntroductionIn this inaugural episode of the Specification Joe and Laurence introduce themselves, the podcast, and Search Alex, their quickly growing materials library for architects and design professionals. Listen in to meet the guys, and make sure to subscribe to check out for future episodes. Find our more about Search Alex at www.searchalex.com or on Instagram at Search.Alex.
2022-04-1208 min
Unusual As UsualThe Head Turning Tale of Martin LaurelloMartin Laurello was born in 1885 in Nuremburg, Germany. He was born with a crooked spine that gave him the unique ability to twist his head just enough to complete a full 180 degree turn.
When he had his head turned, his spine was in the shape of a question mark and while like this he could not breathe, or speak, however he was able to drink. He was also able to walk both forwards and backwards quite naturally while in this is position.
Laurello was also an accomplished animal trainer. He trained his dog...
2021-07-1406 min
The @Percussion Podcast@Percussion 281 - Michael Laurello
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0:11 intro
0:45 today in history: composer Ethel Symth’s birthday, her work The March of the Women
5:00 Welcome Michael Laurello!
6:04 Michael’s work, Spine
14:38 qualities in performers that make the collaboration process more rewa...
2021-04-221h 03The @Percussion Podcast@Percussion - 276 Matt Keown★ Support the show by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/atpercussion
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01:10 Music History – March 18
Birthdays: Hanna Kulenty, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, premieres: Dmitri Shostakovich – New Babylon (Film), Edward Elgar – In the South, Arnold Schönberg – Verklarte Nacht, Anatoly Lyadov – Baba Yaga...
2021-03-181h 24
The Paul Brown Podcast - The First International Cleveland Browns PodcastEpisode 401 - Larry LaurelloI am joined by Larry Laurello Browns fan who is travelling to all 16 games in his Muni Lot Browns bus - Larry has some great stories and a great perspective on the Browns season
2019-10-1531 min
Dream of ItalyEpisode #4: How Tuscan Women Cook As in most any society, the women have the power – at least in the kitchen. Have you ever dreamed of learning to cook in a traditional Italian kitchen? Tuscan Women Cook, in the small Tuscan village of Montefollonico, brings travelers to Tuscany for hands-on learning in the kitchens of the masters – Tuscan grandmothers or nonni. Host Kathy McCabe pays a visit to Montefollonico to meet owner Coleen Kirnan and nonna Laurello Torresi to learn the secrets of how Tuscan Women Cook. They discuss: + How American Coleen came to own a cooking school in Tuscany + Why M...
2019-09-2138 min