Teulo Ed

At Teulo Ed: Embodied Carbon, Retrofitting, Acoustics and Waterproofing, we’re bringing together experts in façade engineering, acoustics, and waterproofing to share practical strategies for designing smarter, more resilient buildings.

10.15am - 11.15am | Shane Hart | Insol

Synopsis: Opportunities with Adaptive Reuse

• The talk focuses on adaptive reuse — a design-led process that requires reimagining existing structures for new purposes.
• Discusses innovative façade strategies, integrating sustainability with design intent.
• Highlights carbon-conscious design thinking, balancing aesthetic, technical, and environmental outcomes.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the design and performance considerations involved in adaptive reuse and façade retrofitting.
• Evaluate opportunities to enhance building performance through the intelligent reuse of existing façade elements and systems.
• Recognise the role of façade design in reducing embodied carbon, and its impact on improving operational energy efficiency.
• Apply sustainability-focused design thinking to balance environmental impact with aesthetic and functional design intent.

11.15am - 12.15pm | Andre Cowan | Asona

Synopsis: Designing for Sound: Acoustic Strategies and Sustainable Material Solutions Across Building Types

This session explores how acoustic ceiling systems contribute to occupant wellbeing, energy efficiency, and environmental control. Attendees will learn how to integrate acoustics early in design, assess product performance, and specify systems that align with Green Star and WELL standards.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify key acoustic requirements and challenges in common building types (education, healthcare, commercial)
• Evaluate material properties and design strategies for achieving good acoustic outcomes for end users
• Integrate sustainability goals with acoustic performance by selecting materials that are both environmentally responsible and acoustically effective

12.15pm - 1.15pm | GCP Australia | Nicholas Coad

Synopsis: Waterproofing In Multi Story Construction

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the fundamental principles of waterproofing in architectural design, including its purpose, timing, and critical importance in protecting building integrity.
• Identify appropriate areas for waterproofing in multi-storey building applications, with an emphasis on risk mitigation and long-term performance.
• Evaluate the suitability of sheet membrane systems, including selection criteria, installation requirements, and application limitations.
• Assess the performance and application methods of liquid membrane systems across various building typologies and environmental conditions.