Keynote: Tina Tam and Peter Walker

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Architectural science in architectural practice

VOS-Rory Spence Lecture Theatre

Architectural Science Association Conference 2023

Events from the 2023 Architectural Science Association Conference at Inveresk campus

Tina Tam (Lovell Chen) Our practice is founded on our ability to imagine the potential of existing buildings, preserve the spirit of the place and unlock them for continued use into the future. Building physics are embedded in our design process, providing the evidence to support innovation and creativity with measurable sustainable outcomes.In the face of the changing climate, the ability to creatively reuse existing buildings and extend their longevity is a priority for reducing greenhouse emissions. In a series of case studies, we discuss how building physics have been applied to create Architecture that celebrates the spirit of the place, minimises harm to the environment and provides a comfortable, healthy environment for occupants.Peter Walker (Cumulus Studio) is a principal and founding director of Cumulus Studio. Insatiably curious, he uses design to better understand the world around him, seeing each project as a chance to dive into something new - be it place, culture, material or experience. He believes architecture is as much art and poetics as it is engineering or construction and is inspired to create spaces that are connected to their place and evoke deep emotional responses. Peter believes not only in the importance of environmental responsibility but also in the need for long term social and cultural sustainability of projects. In line with a “less is more approach” to sustainability Peter has deliberately sought projects that continue the memories and traditions of a place and include the sensitive transformation of buildings such as a dilapidated Georgian warehouse for UTAS, the heritage hydro buildings at Pumphouse Point, and a timber Apple Shed for Willie Smiths. Awarded nationally and internationally for his high profile tourism project portfolio, Peter’s tourism work projects such as the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre, Devil’s Corner and Pumphouse Point. His work always has a clear, central idea which informs each design and construction decision. Amongst other awards Peter is a past winner of the Timber Design Association’s Timber Awards and the Tasmanian Emerging Architect Prize.This session is part of the <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/asa-2023/" title="https://www.utas.edu.au/asa-2023/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Architectural Science Association Conference 2023</a>. Delegates do not need to register.The venue is the <a href="https://maps.utas.edu.au/d/poi/1000563442" title="https://maps.utas.edu.au/d/poi/1000563442" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rory Spence VOS Construction Lecture Theatre</a> in the newly reburbished Workshop at Inveresk.

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