Building a Better Way
Judges
Dave Strachan B.Arch. 1979 - Reg.Arch. 1999 - M.Arch. 2001
As design director of SGA, Dave has more than 30 years experience in the fields of building, interiors, teaching and architecture. Dave has a Master of Architecture Degree in Sustainable Design from the University of Auckland and is a graduate of the Newcastle University Glenn Murcutt Master class. Enthusiasm, energy and experience are brought to the practice through Dave’s commitment to creating an innovative contemporary, sustainable architecture, appropriate to New Zealand and its unique landscape. Dave created a series of more sustainable designs for Lockwood Homes.
NICK COLLINS
As General Manager for Beacon Pathway Ltd (Beacon), a research
consortium focusing on sustainable housing, Nick Collins brings not
only twenty years experience in the building and construction
industry, but also in-depth knowledge
of the latest building research.
Nick has headed Beacon since 2004, responsible for developing a clear Strategic Plan focused on the key priorities to bring about sustainability in the residential built environment. Major projects underway include: building 100 NOW Homes® in partnership with group builder to drive uptake of sustainable new homes; and the NOW Home® Renovation project focusing on improving New Zealand’s existing housing stock. Nick works with stakeholders from central and local government, industry, infrastructure and consumer groups to facilitate and encourage wider change.
Originally a geographer, with an MA (Hons) from Canterbury
University, Nick has worked largely in the building products
market, in companies such as Pryda Reid, Auckland Brick and Tile,
and Monier Bricks. During this time he was instrumental in the
setting up of a National Trade Training Qualification for roof
tilers. In the mid 1990’s he returned to the University of Auckland
to complete an MBA to develop his financial / commercial
skills.
Nick was invited to contribute to Auckland City Council’s Mayoral
Sustainability Taskforce in 2006, and oversaw the development of a
web-based guide to sustainable building (www.smarterhomes.org.nz) for
the Ministry for the Environment.
MAGGIE LAWTON
• Science background with a PhD in Chemistry
• 1995-2006; Science Manager and Operations Manager for Landcare Research gained a wide background in rural and urban development, climate change and sustainable practices.
• In 1998 initiated research into integrated water management in the urban environment, partnering with Waitakere
City Council.
• In 2001 initiated and contributed to the concept and developed design of the Landcare Research building at T amaki. Acted as internal and latterly also external project manager for the construction process giving practical experience in the construction of a sustainable building. It won a Green Ribbon award for sustainable design and an EECA award for energy efficiency. http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/about/tamaki/
• In 2006 developed a business involving research and consulting in sustainable development and design.
• Currently involved in research into the residential built environment through Beacon Pathway. Leading their research in domestic water management.
• Developing strategy and policy in water management for Waitakere City Council
• Also holding workshops with councils throughout New Zealand in water demand management.
• Working with industry and local government on sustainable development strategies
• A Natural Step advisor
DAVE CULL
BACKGROUND
Born and raised in Invercargill
Attended Otago University: Degree in Politics
Worked as self-employed contractor and free-lance
writer/broadcaster for some 25 years.
MAJOR INTEREST AREAS
• Housing, renovation, building, design
• Wine appreciation and NZ viticultural areas
TV, RADIO & VIDEO PRESENTATION
• Programmes presented Renovators, Open Home, Town and Country,
Maggies Garden Show, Home Front, Master Builders House of the Year,
Home and Entertaining House of Year, 5 O’Clock with Jude,
Placemakers Home Front.
• 3 year stint on DIY talk back radio.
• Writes and presents commentaries for documentaries, and corporate
and informational video presentations on wide range of topics.
SEMINAR PRESENTATION
• Numerous seminars at Home & garden XPOs.
• Wrote and presented 5 series of Placemakers Roadshow seminars on
changes impacting the building industry.
SPEAKING
• MC at many conferences and seminars
• Dinner speaking engagements
NIGEL ISAACS
Since completion of his engineering degree, Nigel has worked in
energy research. His work
experience includes the running of his own research consultancy and
research for Members of Parliament. Nigel worked on contract for
BRANZ in 1982 undertaking a study of thermal insulation in
houses.
Nigel has lectured and presented extensively throughout New
Zealand, and internationally. He has appeared on television and
presented three building science related radio series on National
Radio. He is a Teaching and Research Fellow at the School of
Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington. Nigel has
particular research interest in:
· Energy in Buildings - data collection and analysis, experimental
investigations, presentations and policy advice on: housing,
offices, schools, hotels, hospitals
· Energy Efficient Buildings: Analysis, modelling, design
support
· Renewable Energy: Solar water heating, passive solar design, wind
and policy issues
· Thermal Insulation - in-situ measurement, calculation
· Building Energy Code - technical support for revision of New
Zealand Building Code
· Building Evaluation - work undertaken on hospitals, courts,
banks, offices. Assisted in the development of “Building Quality
Assessment” sold in New Zealand, Australia and United Kingdom
Health and Buildings - sick building investigations,
healthy housing research
· History of building technology – as well as lecturing he has a
regular series in BRANZ’s BUILD magazine and had an 8 week radio
series on Radio NZ National.
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