Buildipedia

19/11/2025

Ep 44 is out now! 🎙️
Planning the Fairer Future: Housing, Density & the Cities We Deserve with Melissa Neighbour

In this episode of Buildipedia, Mat chats with Melissa Neighbour, Director at Sky Planning, about Sydney’s Fairer Future Plan and what it means for housing, density, and smarter city growth. They explore how evidence-based planning, rezoning, and transport-oriented development can unlock supply while protecting heritage and improving livability. Melissa also shares insights on Propinion, a new collaborative platform helping planners, architects, and developers navigate complex legislation together — offering a fresh, practical perspective on how Sydney can build the cities we deserve.

🎧 Listen now:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/24diRnS5Ajm6BS1ON3TnOK?si=zciUbr4GTiO03czu2GmW7w
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-planning-the-fairer-future-housing-density-the/id1638450157?i=1000737345737
Buildipedia → https://www.buildipedia.au/

28/08/2025

Ep 43 is out now! 🎙️
Sustainable & Passivhaus Design Explained with Gionata Comacchio

In this episode of Buildipedia, Mat talks with building designer and sustainability specialist Gionata Comacchio about his journey from the Dolomites in Italy to launching NININ Studio in Australia. Gionata shares the story behind his practice, his passion for Passivhaus design, and the principles that make homes healthier, more comfortable, and more efficient. He unpacks the differences between BASIX, NatHERS, and Passivhaus, offering practical insights for anyone considering a new build or renovation.

Gionata would like to thank the Australian Passivhaus Association for their work in promoting better building standards in Australia, for sharing knowledge and guidance, and for fostering a generous and welcoming community from which he has learned, and continues to learn, a great deal.

🎧 Listen now:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TCKMUplyn6bEei8aAeXro?si=LBXdiwd_S-qkCn9cpkCTBw
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/43-sustainable-passivhaus-explained-with-gionata/id1638450157?i=1000723665218
Buildipedia → https://www.buildipedia.au/

20/08/2025

Some buildings age. Others remain timeless. Discover the principles that make architecture endure.

Timeless design isn’t one style. It’s not about white walls or flat roofs or timber battens. It’s about integrity in purpose, in materials, and in how spaces are put together. It's about making choices that last, because they’re based on something solid.

13/08/2025

Ep 42 is out now! 🎙️
Timeless Architecture: Ian Moore’s Story

Mat sits down with acclaimed architect Ian Moore to trace his journey from growing up on New Zealand building sites to shaping world-class architecture. A detour into engineering led him to work on Norman Foster’s landmark Hong Kong Shanghai Bank, a pivotal moment that cemented his path into architecture. Ian shares lessons from his construction roots, insights from Sydney’s design scene, and his belief in crafting spaces from the structure down to the smallest detail.

Listen now:
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/1K5U8zBehlHMvDneHDwqok?si=fTWc7seBTnW4eH5Oev3eLQ
Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/42-timeless-architecture-ian-moores-story/id1638450157?i=1000721743405
Buildipedia → https://www.buildipedia.au/