Looking to design smarter, more sustainable masonry projects—but unsure where to start?
Join us for a practical and informative CPD session focused on Australia’s first and only Carbon Neutral certified range of bricks, building blocks, pavers, and retaining walls. Delivered by Island Block & Paving, this session will equip you with the knowledge to confidently specify sustainable masonry products backed by certified data.
Ideal for architects seeking to enhance their sustainability knowledge and apply certified, climate-conscious materials in their practice.
Learning outcomes:
At the end of this presentation attendees will;
- Understand sustainability certifications and life cycle assessments relevant to masonry products
- Learn how carbon neutral certification integrates with AS 3700 Masonry Code compliance
- Explore practical tools for selecting low-impact materials for your projects
- Discover how Island Block & Paving can support your design process with samples, technical data, and engineering assistance tailored to ArchiTeam members
Speakers:
- Phil Thurlow – Island Block & Paving, Managing Director
This CPD session aligns with the following AACA National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) units:
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
- PC 9 – Understand contemporary and emerging building procurement methods. This involves identifying the most appropriate form of delivery for a project, including associated risks, mitigation and adaptation strategies, and understanding appropriate construction and consultant contracts and agreements.
- PC 10 – Understand the whole life carbon implications of procurement methods, materials, components and construction systems.
- PC 12 – Understand how relevant building codes, standards and planning controls apply across architectural practice, including climate change implications, the principles of fire safety, and barriers to universal access.
DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
- PC 45 – Understand processes for selecting materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems, based on consideration of quality and performance standards, the impact on Country and the environment, and the whole life carbon impact of the project.
- PC 46 – Understand the processes for producing project documentation that meets the requirements of the contract and procurement procedure and complies with regulatory controls, building standards, codes, and conditions of construction and planning approvals.
