Architecture is the medium between the artificial and natural worlds. Building Physics makes this medium the best it can be by working with both the artificial and the natural worlds.
Huff'n'Puff by Envirotecture. Photo by Marnie Hawson.
Common scope of work includes (though not limited to):
Common scope of work includes (though not limited to):
Park House by DiMase Architects. Photo by us.
I call myself a 'Quirky Architect'. I'm mostly thinking outside the box and this is what helps me help you with the building physics for your project. My approach also considers Australian tried and tested energy compliance methods, so you get the best of both worlds and have a better picture about which direction to take. The fundamentals of Physics embody years (perhaps decades and centuries) of research and in my view, each tool deserves the respect instilled within the practice and process of its development. There is always room to understand tools independently and use them for their strengths and understand them for their weaknesses.
I am a registered architect in Victoria and run 'Guided Architecture' alongside Building Physics, both business names of Shared Space Architecture Pty Ltd. and my predominant focus is to help projects become easier to build and more comfortable to live in (predominately family homes).
Recently there has been a huge push for Passive House and associated calculations. Thank the Heavens that I like Excel, otherwise things could have turned to custard with the volume of work required to be assessed with the Passive House standard.
Feel free to reach out and say g'day. My approach is relatively relaxed and I'm not really wedded to any particular method to measure building physics and base a lot of my recommendations on the context and intent of the project you bring to the table.
Cheers!
Building Physics Australia
Alex Slater
e: gday@buildingphysics.au
m. +61 (0)406 376 341