Clare Cousins from Clare Cousins Architects
Clare Cousins established her Melbourne practice, Clare Cousins Architects, in 2005. Engaged in projects large and small, the studio has a particular interest in housing and projects that nurture community.  ...
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Energy Efficiency Design: reduce our reliance on artificial heating and cooling ...
When designing a house that is energy efficient, we should always strive to implement the best design practices to reduce our reliance on artificial heating and cooling. This goal can be easily accomplished using mas ...
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Tuckpointing and Repointing: The process and benefits ...
Repointing and Tuckpointing are refurbishment processes that provide an aesthetic 'facelift' for old masonry walls, making the brickwork look almost brand new.In this episode, your host Elizabeth Mc ...
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Mortar Colour Variation: Mortar Matters ...
Mortar is a key component of masonry and it combines the masonry units together, whether that be clay or concrete masonry. Mortar makes up 15% of masonry, which makes it quite a sizeable proportion of the colour peop ...
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Mortar Details & Finishes: Mortar Matters ...
Mortar is integral to masonry structures, and it is what makes masonry, masonry. It can be defined as a workable paste which hardens to bind building materials such as bricks. It ensures your masonry structure is bot ...
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The 6 main masonry accessories ...
Masonry accessories help create a well-designed and stable wall for your dwelling. Each accessory serves a specific purpose in a masonry wall, ranging from waterproofing to structural stability. Six different masonry ...
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The 5 main wall types and their differing characteristics ...
The five main brick wall types are; brick veneer, reverse brick veneer, cavity brick, single skin brick work and solid brick work. These walls are used in many applications of brick work, and have many different char ...
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Curved walls: Design and detailing considerations ...
Curved walls are generally used for their unique structural and aesthetic benefits. Many contemporary brick buildings are admired for their innovative use of curves, often aesthetically pleasing as the sun creates in ...
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Weatherproofing; Veneer, cavity and solid brick walls ...
Bricks are a versatile construction material that are used for a wide variety of structures. Weatherproofing is important for all types of structures.In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre an ...
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Masonry Durability : Bricks, Mortar and Built-in Components ...
As one of the oldest building materials, bricks remain strong and looks better with age, like fine wine. Bricks have kept Australian homes safe, comfortable and protect against many extreme climates.<p ...
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Acoustic Performance: Requirements ...
One objective of the National Construction Code (NCC) is to ensure that the occupants of adjoining residential dwellings, such as villas, townhouses, units and apartments, are not subjected to excessive noise transmi ...
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Combustibility is a materials ability to ignite or combust when exposed to a flame or elevated temperature conditions. Combustibility is an important building material property which must be given careful considerati ...
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Fire Resistance Level: Requirements of the NCC ...
A large proportion of the National Construction Code (NCC) concerns itself with the design of buildings for fire safety. The NCC sets out the minimum fire safety requirements for all buildings in Austr ...
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Hit & Miss: Design Consideration ...
Hit and Miss walls or screens differ from traditional masonry walls as the bricks are laid further apart with the removal of the vertical mortar joint. This type of wall design is being utili ...
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The National Construction Code - Comprehensive Guide ...
The National Construction Code (NCC) provides the minimum necessary requirements for all new buildings and new building work in Australia. The NCC is a uniform document that sets technical provisions for building, pl ...
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Paving a Residential Driveway - Industry Crash Course ...
Segmental pavements are an aesthetic design choice which provides distinct character to any residential property. The modular nature of the paver provides the designer with the opportunity to creatively experiment wi ...
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Stackbonding - top considerations ...
The stackbond laying pattern is a distinct use of masonry that emphasises the verticality of the masonry wall. This modest design choice has become increasingly popular as an architectural effect in veneer constructi ...
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The National Construction Code and Australian Standards ...
The Australian construction industry references a variety of important technical documents. The most prominent industry documents used in Australia are the National Construction Code and the Australian Standards. All ...
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