Simplicity Meets Sustainability

Sian Taylor, Team Green Architects 

KISS Principle – Keep It Simple, Stupid. 

Synopsis: The drive towards Carbon Neutrality can seem daunting in an era of escalating project costs and dwindling workloads. Yet, it's precisely now that we must reimagine our building designs to meet these challenges head-on.

There are effective ways to create buildings that are cost-effective, low in carbon, and climate resilient. A primary strategy is the KISS principle – Keep It Simple, Stupid. This talk will clearly demonstrate why this principle serves as the low hanging fruit in Low Carbon Building, enabling you and your clients to save both money and time.

Learning outcomes:

• Understanding effective ways to create buildings that are cost-effective, low in carbon and climate resilient.
• Learn techniques to save money and how to save money and time for your clients.
• Understand the importance and meaning behind the KISS principle.

Speaker BIO: Sian Taylor, Team Green Architects 

Sian Taylor is the co-founder of Team Green Architects in Arrowtown, alongside her husband Mark Read. Renowned for their commitment to sustainable architecture, their firm specialises in innovative low-energy and low-carbon building designs. Their work has garnered numerous awards, including the NZIA President Award this year.

In 2019, Sian co-launched Architects Declare NZ, advocating fervently for sustainability within the industry. Her dedicated efforts are focused on advancing the mission for a Carbon Neutral Aotearoa, making her a leading voice in the movement toward environmentally responsible architecture.

Abodo Presents David Trubridge Biophilic Design in the Built Environment 

Synopsis: In this CPD educational podcast, David discusses his views on sustainability, indigenous culture and beauty, in particular sharing his thoughts around a connection to nature and how western cultures can learn from Polynesian culture.

Learning outcomes:

• Understanding the meaning of biophilic design.
• An insight into David’s views on sustainability, indigenous culture and beauty, in particular his thoughts around a connection to nature and how western cultures can learn from Polynesian culture.
• Understanding the relationship between beauty, design and nature.

Speaker BIO: David Trubridge 

David Trubridge is New Zealand's best-known furniture/lighting designer: his work, which is all manufactured by his own company in Hawkes Bay, is sold and exhibited all around the world. His designs have featured in countless international publications, including the most influential, as an instigator of the trend of 'raw sophistication' and as an exemplar of environmentally responsible design. In 2008 the French magazine Express listed him as one of the top 15 designers in the world, and in 2012 the Pompidou Centre in Paris purchased his 'Icarus' installation for its permanent collection. In 2019 he was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours list as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to design.