CPD + Workshop – Exploring Alternative Construction Methodologies

CPD + Workshop – Exploring Alternative Construction Methodologies

Part 1 – Looking to expand your construction options beyond standard brick, block or timber?
Discover how alternative construction systems can reshape the way we design and build. This engaging CPD and Workshop explores a range of materials and methods from:

• Recycled materials
• Green roofs
• Sustainable Insulation options
• Hempcrete homes
• The uptake of alternative construction techniques

We’ll discuss how these materials compare with mainstream approaches in terms of performance, cost, availability and sustainability—no greenwashing here.

Part 2 – Whether you’re looking to meet client demand for low-carbon solutions, diversify your material palette, or simply expand your knowledge, this CPD and Workshop offers practical insight on specifying, sourcing and applying these systems. Join us to examine real-world examples, learn what’s involved, and discover how you can confidently bring these alternative methods into your projects.

Featuring industry perspectives and case studies from speakers:

• Frank Burridge – Architect at Main Studio, Educator and collaborator with Joost Bakker
• Michael Leung – Architect and co-founder of Balanced Earth, will discuss his team’s specialised work in designing and building with hempcrete, rammed earth and natural building materials
• Lars Ljung – Sustainability Manager, Planet Protector Group will discuss his mission to remove EPS from global supply chains and the construction site
• Hamish White of Sanctum Homes will discuss how he built the first Hempcrete Passive House in the Southern Hemisphere
• Dr. Rachel Goldlust, a Natural Building Consultant and sustainability expert with Natural Building Australia, will offer insights into how people all over the country are embracing alternative methods of construction

Together these speakers will offer inspiration, lessons, and highlight the challenges and opportunities involved in working with these diverse materials.

Learning Outcomes

• Explore a range of alternative building materials and methods beyond the usual brick, block and timber, like rammed earth, straw bale and hemp.
• Understand how these options compare with traditional construction in terms of cost, performance, availability and sustainability.
• Feel more confident talking through these alternatives with clients, including the practical and environmental factors involved.
• Learn useful tips on how to specify, source and detail these materials on real projects.
• Hear about the real challenges and opportunities from case studies and experts working with these systems.

AACA 2021 NSCA Performance Criteria:

Project Initiation and Conceptual Design

This unit of competency encompasses the intelligent, creative, iterative and culturally responsive processes of initiating a project and the early stages of design. This involves research, analysis and the exploration of approaches, design ideas and alternative solutions. It leads to a design concept that meets the client’s brief, respects Country and is capable of compliance with planning controls and construction codes.

Detailed Design and Construction Documentation  

This unit of competency encompasses the process of developing the design through research, detailed assessment of options and the integration of technical solutions, value and cost control processes to maintain or enhance the design intent. The final design proposal is cohesive, fully described and resolved to achieve value and cost objectives, and compliance with planning controls and construction codes.

Units of Competency: PC24, PC28, PC35, PC39, PC41,PC43

$61.00 – $83.00