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Population Growth: Imagine a world with over 10 Billion people by 2050, whereas twice as many people (68%) will live in urban areas than in rural areas. A world, with more than 45 Megacities inhabiting more than 10 Mio people and with a strong increase of the 60+ population (50%). The upcoming social changes and rapid Urbanization will strongly influence, shape and shift, how we work and live together.
Such changing social behavioural trends are Individualization (growing single households), Co-Living, Co-Working, Sharing Economy and Densification. The co-working and co-living trends are both the result of urbanization, as people will find ways to fight against loneliness and are able to manage the rising rents in high densification areas.
The smaller the living area, the more important planning is. Open concept floorplans with movable elements enable multi-functional use of spaces. The whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. Microliving enables many people to enjoy an urban lifestyle. At the same time, the concept offers investors tangible advantages.
Objectives
- Describe the megatrend of Urbanization and its impact on the future of how we live 4.2.
- Identify key design challenges resulting from urbanization 3.6.
- Describe the topic of Micro-living and how it can resolve certain urbanization challenges 3.
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AACA Competency: Design 4.6
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Mark Micallef
Mark Micallef has over 15 years’ experience in technical sales and management roles in the Building industry working with some of Australia’s leading building materials manufacturers. Mark is an expert in acoustics, thermal comfort and indoor environmental quality, with formal training in Australia and abroad, and had been involved in a design and construction capacity on many of Australia’s largest building projects, including Barrangaroo, Perth Children’s Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Melbourne University School of Architecture, Eureka Tower and Melbourne 108. Mark holds an MBA from RMIT University and a Bachelors of Business (Marketing) from Victoria University, in addition to several formal and informal qualifications in building and construction-based subjects.
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Population Growth: Imagine a world with over 10 billion people by 2050, whereas twice as many people (68%) will live in urban areas than in rural areas. A world, with more than 45 Megacities inhabiting more than 10 Mio people and with a strong increase of the 60+ population (50%). The upcoming social changes and rapid Urbanization will strongly influence, shape and shift, how we work and live together.
Such changing social behavioural trends are Individualization (growing single households), Co-Living, Co-Working, Sharing Economy and Densification. The co-working and co-living trends are both the result of urbanisation, as people will find ways to fight against loneliness and are able to manage the rising rents in high densification areas.
The smaller the living area, the more important planning is. Open concept floorplans with movable elements enable multi-functional use of spaces. The whole is always greater than the sum of its parts.
Microliving enables many people to enjoy an urban lifestyle. At the same time, the concept offers investors tangible advantages.
Objectives
- Describe the megatrend of Urbanization and its impact on the future of how we live 4.2.
- Identify key design challenges resulting from urbanization 3.6.
- Describe the topic of Micro-living and how it can resolve certain urbanization challenges 3.
More Info
AACA Competency: Design 4.6
Meet our Presenter
Mark Micallef
Mark Micallef has over 15 years’ experience in technical sales and management roles in the Building industry working with some of Australia’s leading building materials manufacturers. Mark is an expert in acoustics, thermal comfort and indoor environmental quality, with formal training in Australia and abroad, and had been involved in a design and construction capacity on many of Australia’s largest building projects, including Barrangaroo, Perth Children’s Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Melbourne University School of Architecture, Eureka Tower and Melbourne 108. Mark holds an MBA from RMIT University and a Bachelors of Business (Marketing) from Victoria University, in addition to several formal and informal qualifications in building and construction-based subjects.
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AACA Competency:
Design 4.6
Module Outline:
Space optimisation is a central concern for designers seeking to enhance the quality of life while delivering long-term value for their clients. By adopting flexible design principles, it is possible to maximise the utility of every square metre within residential and commercial environments. This approach not only improves financial and environmental performance but also enhances occupant wellbeing and future proofs buildings for evolving needs. In this module, we examine key methods, design principles, and products that enable more effective use of space across a wide range of settings—including homes, offices, hotels, classrooms, and hospitals—wherever space can work harder and smarter.
Learning Objectives:
- Improve our understanding of building space optimisation strategies (Conceptual Design 3.3 & 3.4)
- Identify key solutions for optimising space within residential & commercial spaces (Conceptual Design 3.2)
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Meet our Presenter
Mark Micallef
Mark Micallef has over 15 years’ experience in technical sales and management roles in the building industry working with some of Australia’s leading building materials manufacturers. Mark is an expert in acoustics, thermal comfort, and indoor environmental quality, with formal training in Australia and abroad, and had been involved in a design and construction capacity on many of Australia’s largest building projects, including Barangaroo, Perth Children’s Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Melbourne University School of Architecture, Eureka Tower and Melbourne 108. Mark holds an MBA from RMIT University and a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Victoria University, in addition to several formal and informal qualifications in building and construction-based subjects.
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Objectives
- The 2022 NCC – What you need to know
- The science of thermal insulation
- Understand the principles of thermal bridging
- Analyse the impact of thermal bridging on thermal performance
- Continuous insulation – What is it?
- Continuous insulation and thermal bridging
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NSCA 2021 Units
- Performance criteria for detailed design and construction documentation: PC 37, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48
- Performance criteria for design delivery and construction phase services: PC 53, 58
- Performance criteria for practice management and professional conduct: PC 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 12
- Performance criteria for project initiation and conceptual design: PC 23, 24, 28, 31, 33
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Meet our Presenter
Jason Clarke
Jason has over 25 years’ experience within the architectural specification space across a broad range of projects and industry segments found across Australia. He is passionate about matching the right technical building materials with the architect’s project specification requirements and budget for all building types and applications. He is experienced with providing solutions for Roofing, Facades, Acoustics, FRL and Interiors. Jason is experienced with delivering CPD’s, product presentations, project meetings and industry presentations. Jason’s experience as a qualified carpenter, compliments his meaningful engagement with architects, focusing on achieving their architectural intent and priorities with NCC & CodeMark compliant systems.
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Objectives
- NCC 2022 – specific fire requirements for suitability
- Principles of fire performance
- Compliance requirements for different classes and building types
- Design considerations concerning fire performance
- Understand the different fire tests and where they fit into the requirements of the NCC
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- NSCA 2021 Units: Performance criteria for detailed design and construction documentation: PC 37, 39, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47
- Performance criteria for design delivery and construction phase services: PC 48, 51, 58, 59
- Performance criteria for practice management and professional conduct: PC 1, 5, 11, 16 Performance criteria for project initiation and conceptual design: PC 22,28.
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Meet our Presenter
Jason Clarke
Jason has over 25 years’ experience within the architectural specification space across a broad range of projects and industry segments found across Australia. He is passionate about matching the right technical building materials with the architect’s project specification requirements and budget for all building types and applications. He is experienced with providing solutions for Roofing, Facades, Acoustics, FRL and Interiors. Jason is experienced with delivering CPD’s, product presentations, project meetings and industry presentations. Jason’s experience as a qualified carpenter, compliments his meaningful engagement with architects, focusing on achieving their architectural intent and priorities with NCC & CodeMark compliant systems.
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Objectives
- Characteristics, options, and configurations of insulated metal roof panels
- Engineering considerations affecting Insulated Panels
- How Insulated Panels meet all the performance requirements of the NCC in relation to weatherproofing, air-tightness, thermal considerations and fire, including its contribution to Passivhaus design principles
- Standards required for Insulated Panels – NCC
- Additional considerations to roof design – Solar
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NSCA 2021 Units
- Performance criteria for detailed design and construction documentation: PC 37, 39, 41, 44, 46, 47
- Performance criteria for design delivery and construction phase services: PC 48, 58, 59
- Performance criteria for practice management and professional conduct: PC 1, 5, 7, 11, 16
- Performance criteria for project initiation and conceptual design: PC 24, 28, ,31, 33
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Meet our Presenter
Jason Clarke
Jason has over 25 years’ experience within the architectural specification space across a broad range of projects and industry segments found across Australia. He is passionate about matching the right technical building materials with the architect’s project specification requirements and budget for all building types and applications. He is experienced with providing solutions for Roofing, Facades, Acoustics, FRL and Interiors. Jason is experienced with delivering CPD’s, product presentations, project meetings and industry presentations. Jason’s experience as a qualified carpenter, compliments his meaningful engagement with architects, focusing on achieving their architectural intent and priorities with NCC & CodeMark compliant systems.
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Objectives
- What is Passivhaus? Performance criteria?
- How does thermal bridging impact the overall performance of a building?
- The importance of airtightness
- Insulated Panel, what is it?
- What is AS/NZS4859.2 and its role within the 2022 National Construction Code?
- Insulated panel’s contribution to better Passivhaus design
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NSCA 2021 Units:
- Performance criteria for detailed design and construction documentation: PC 37, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47
- Performance criteria for design delivery and construction phase services: PC 51, 53, 54, 55, 58
- Performance criteria for practice management and professional conduct: PC1, 5, 11, 16
- Performance criteria for project initiation and conceptual design: PC 23, 24, 28, 31, 33
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Meet our Presenter
Kylie Robertson
Over the past twelve years, Kylie has accumulated experience in all phases of construction, from concept to completion, with a strong focus on design and compliance knowledge. Specifiers, influencers, builders and certifiers benefit from Kylie’s presentations as part of their overall education and continued professional development.
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Objectives
- Requirements needed within the NCC 2022
- Performance requirements of wind loadings for Façade Systems
- Material considerations concerning fire requirements for External Walls & Facades
- Thermal properties needed for Section J and Energy Rating compliance
- Basic design considerations for External Façade systems
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NSCA 2021 Units
- Performance criteria for detailed design and construction documentation: PC 37, 39, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47
- Performance criteria for design delivery and construction phase services: PC 48, 51, 58, 59
- Performance criteria for practice management and professional conduct: PC 5, 16
- Performance criteria for project initiation and conceptual design: PC 22, 31
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Meet our Presenter
Chris Davis
With over twenty years’ experience within the construction industry, Chris expertise ranges through the concept to completion process imperative to good design. With a knowledge base and skill set that covers design and compliance requirements. Chris’s presentations are informative and are an important part of the overall education and Continued Professional Development required by specifiers, influencers, builders and certifiers.
Kylie Robertson
Over the past twelve years, Kylie has accumulated experience in all phases of construction, from concept to completion, with a strong focus on design and compliance knowledge. Specifiers, influencers, builders and certifiers benefit from Kylie’s presentations as part of their overall education and continued professional development.
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Objectives
- Understand the complexities of various construction types
- Determine appropriate details to ensure compliance to BCA/NCC 2022
- FRL application considerations
- Explain how Insulated Panels function in Roofing applications
- Explore speciality fields and project-specific requirements
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This CPD session offers practical guidance on achieving compliant detailing, effective fixing methods, and well-designed junctions to ensure weather-tight, code-compliant performance. Whether you’re working on cool rooms, data centres, or intricate façades, discover how Insulated Panel solutions streamline construction and enhance architectural results.
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Meet our Presenter
Kylie Robertson
Over the past twelve years, Kylie has accumulated experience in all phases of construction, from concept to completion, with a strong focus on design and compliance knowledge. Specifiers, influencers, builders and certifiers benefit from Kylie’s presentations as part of their overall education and continued professional development.
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Objectives
- NCC 2022 – specific fire requirements for suitability
- Principles of fire performance
- Compliance requirements for different classes and building types
- Design considerations concerning fire performance
- Understand the different fire tests and where they fit into the requirements of the NCC
More Information
- NSCA 2021 Units: Performance criteria for detailed design and construction documentation: PC 37, 39, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47
- Performance criteria for design delivery and construction phase services: PC 48, 51, 58, 59
- Performance criteria for practice management and professional conduct: PC 1, 5, 11, 16 Performance criteria for project initiation and conceptual design: PC 22,28.
Register Now
Meet our Presenter
Kylie Robertson
Over the past twelve years, Kylie has accumulated experience in all phases of construction, from concept to completion, with a strong focus on design and compliance knowledge. Specifiers, influencers, builders and certifiers benefit from Kylie’s presentations as part of their overall education and continued professional development.