Join BDAA CEO, Chris Knierim, for a session at the frontier of evidence-based residential design. Chris will be joined by keynote speaker Ian Fry - Director of Frys Energywise Redistar - alongside industry partners Austral Bricks, as we examine how the homes designers specify are directly shaping the health of the people who live in them.

Thermal Mass Advantage of Bricks

Brick helps deliver healthier homes, easier 7-star compliance, and lower build costs - without escalating glazing and insulation.

By understanding the options - and having the early design conversation with your client - you can avoid the costly post-design changes that derail projects: late-stage glazing escalation, last-minute insulation stacking, and the budget conversations that come with them.

This session provides a practical, case study-driven exploration of how bricks enhance residentail design. The findings draw on modelling results from 50 independent energy-efficiency assessments comparing house designs with different walling materials, conducted by an external NatHERS expert.

But don't just take Ian's word for it, take Ian and Austral Bricks up on their offer for free tailored NatHERS energy efficiency modelling to demonstrate how bricks can benefit your designs.

Featuring

Keynote presentation, Ian Fry Director Frys Energywise Redistar - Ian Fry is the Director of Frys Energywise Redistar, where he brings extensive experience in energy management, sustainability, and resource efficiency. With a strong focus on helping businesses reduce energy consumption and improve environmental performance, Ian has built a reputation for delivering practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to industrial and commercial operations. Under his leadership, Frys Energywise Redistar continues to support clients in achieving sustainability goals while enhancing operational efficiency and long-term value.

Austral Bricks - An introduction to Austral Bricks' range of lower embodied carbon and higher recycled material bricks - including innovations that are pushing the boundary of how bricks are seen and used. By providing third party verified EPD and recycled material product innovation, Austral Bricks can add 18 Greenstar Responsible Product Value points to your projects. Presenter: Emily Antonio, General Manager Sustainability and Environment, Brickworks/Austral Bricks.

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