2009
2010

Michelle Dammous

Michelle is a graduate Interior Architect with experience in residential architecture. She has worked in both Melbourne and New York and teaches at Monash University. Her work with the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council strengthened her passion for ESD and expanded her knowledge of sustainability in the built environment towards policy level. Michelle also provides ongoing support to two homeless housing organisations.

Working with: Anglesea Primary School

Fiona Lew and Paul Porjazoski | BENT Architecture
www.bentarchitecture.com.au

Established in 2003, BENT Architecture is a vibrant young practice at the forefront of architectural design in Victoria. The practice has developed a diverse range of projects that have been widely recognized and awarded. Most recently BENT was awarded first place in the Growing Up Green Roof Competition, an initiative of the Committee for Melbourne's Future focus group, demonstrating the benefits of green roofs of city buildings.

Director Paul Porjazoski, who established the practice, is acknowledged by his peers and one of Australias leading (emerging) young architects. He has received numerous accolades for the work of the practice and plays an active role in the Australian Institute of Architects, including as a judge for the yearly awards process. He also maintains an active casual teaching role at the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Architecture.

Fiona Lew, a graduate architect, has most recently won the prestigious 'Glenn Murcutt' Prize for her design strategy and process for constructing new accommodation for indigenous Australian young men living in Australia's tropical far north. Having a particular interest in projects of community collaboration, her university thesis involved developing a prefabricated system that could be adapted for any primary school for use as a kitchen classroom for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Classroom Foundation.

Working with: Berwick Fields Primary School, Berwick

Tom Morgan + Carolyn Wong | Sharkmouse
www.sharkmouse.org

Carolyn Wong and Tom Morgan are a pair of graduate architects with an interest in the interpretation of play and design. Their practice, Sharkmouse, has won awards for its speculative designs and has been involved in art and design collaborations with inner city communities.

More generally, their interests turn toward social and sustainable design approaches that serve the periphery. In their day jobs, they have substantial experience with residential and institutional design. Both are heavily involved with the independent architecture journal, POST, and tom co-chairs the V-Yag body.

Working with: Bundarra Primary School, Portland

John Sprunt | Third Ecology
www.thirdecology.com.au

Third Ecology are multi award winning, experienced and practical sustainability architects who specialise in architecture services, sustainability advice and consulting, energy ratings and BCA Section J reports.

The principles of ecologically sustainable and environmentally friendly design form the basis of all of our projects and services, and underline our business philosophy and operations. Third Ecology create projects that minimise their impact on the natural and human environment. Our projects prove that ecologically sustainable design can be aesthetically stimulating, respectful of site, affordable, and most importantly, can transform the lives and lifestyles of our clients. Our extensive knowledge and practical experience in the realm of ecologically sustainable design means we are able to successfully apply the 'right' solutions to fulfil clients needs.

Working with: Geelong East Primary School, Geelong East

Darren Bowman | Darren Bowman Design
www.darrenbowmandesign.com.au

Darren has worked as a freelance building designer for the last decade and has a keen interest in sustainable and energy-efficient housing that reflects in his design approach. Darren's wide experience is born from a trade background, which gives him insight into practical construction methods and sustainable plumbing systems. As an accredited building thermal performance assessor Darren also consults to other building designers and architects.

Working with: Napoleons Primary School, Napoleons

Barnaby Chiverton | Chiverton Architects
www.chiverton.com.au

ConBarnaby Chiverton is the Principal of Chiverton Architects. The practice undertakes a range of projects with a focus on residential work. Barnaby has taught architecture at universities in Scotland, Singapore and Australia. During his schooldays he endured hearing his mother describing elaborate art projects in her capacity as a primary school art teacher in the Scottish Highlands, now he loves seeing his four year old son drawing and making cool things.

Working with: Olive Phillips Kindergarten, Beaumaris

Eve Strano | Etha Architecture

Eve Strano is the director of Etha Architecture, based in the Macedon Ranges. Etha Architecture is focused on sustainable, contemporary design in residential, institutional and landscape design. Eve has experience working on fun, interesting and sustainable projects in a number of Primary and Secondary Schools across Victoria with the aim of heightening learning experiences. Institutional projects are undertaken with direct input from principals (teachers and students as schools required) ensuring that the designs relate directly to the values and needs of schools.

Working with: Smeaton Primary School, Smeaton

Lisa Brennan | Brennan Architects
www.brennanarchitects.com.au

Lisa Brennan has worked in the architecture profession for the past 14 year and is the Director of Brennan Architects. Her architectural experience has included the design and construction of environmentally sustainable domestic projects as well as commercial and government projects including primary and secondary schools and child care centres. Lisa’s interest in art, history, culture and education in Australia influence and inform her approach to architecture.

Lisa regularly presents architecture talks, projects and classes at local primary and secondary schools in Melbourne. She has facilitated an 'Architects and Builders in Schools' program, organised by the Australian Institute of Architects, for the design and construction of and architectural project with students at Melbourne Girls College. She has also taught architecture and design classes at RMIT TAFE.

As an active member of the Australian Institute of Architects, Lisa has also participated in various committees including the Build Environment Education Forum, the Sustainable Architecture Forum and the Education Committee. She is an active member of the architecture community and is committed to educating the public about architecture and about the promotion of ethical and
environmentally sustainable design.

Working with: Yarra Road Primary School, Croydon

Peter Dunn | Morton Dunn Architects
www.mortondunn.com.au

Peter Dunn is an Architect and Director of Morton Dunn Architects – a regionally based practice with offices in Ballarat and Geelong.
Peter has over 25 years experience in working collaboratively on a variety of community focused projects – ranging from smaller scale to larger scale educational, public and commercial projects.

The firm continues to investigate and research opportunities to create built environments that thrive – environmentally, economically and socially.

Working with: Creswick North Primary School, Creswick

2009

Chris Barnett | Third Skin
www.thirdskin.com.au

Chris Barnett is the Director of Third Skin Sustainability Consulting and Design. Chris has a depth of experience in the education sector and a long running interest in the opportunities teaching spaces hold to communicate Ecologically Sustainable Design (ESD). Whilst not working directly with Eco-Cubby schools, Chris has been a valuable contributor in the development of the project.


Gerard Brandrick | GB & Associates
www.gbarchitects.com.au

Gerard Brandrick Architects is an Echuca based company providing service to Northern Victoria area for over 15 years. They have undertaken a great number of projects ranging from small domestic projects through to large commercial projects.


Ed Ewers | Ed Ewers Architecture
www.ewersarchitecture.com.au

Ed Ewers Architecture is committed to defying mediocrity in the persuit of inspirational architecture. Ed Ewers Architecture is a small practice committed to engaging with clients to fulfil best-case built outcomes. The studio enjoys design-focused projects – public, commercial and residential. Ed Ewers has 15 years experience in Australia and the USA including the last decade as a practice Director.


Kirsty Fletcher| Rexroth Mannasmann Collective
www.rexroth.blogspot.com

Kirsty Fletcher is an architect with the Rexroth Mannasmann Collective, a small practice working predominantly on residential projects in Melbourne. She has also taught Architecture students at the University of Melbourne in a range of subjects over the past 10 years.

Collaborating with Jon Pye on the Eco-Cubby project is a chance to work with much younger students and apply some of the ideas that have been developed during her teaching experiences.


Mat Foley | Content Studio
www.contentstudio.com.au

Content studio is the Melbourne based practice of architect and designer Mat Foley. Content interprets a client’s brief, aspirations and culture translating it into design for residential, public, and commercial projects. The eco cubby project is a chance for Mat to be involved with his daughter’s kinder and to help in making something playful with the class.


Kim Irons | Irons McDuff Architecture
www.ironsmcduff.com.au

Irons McDuff Architecture is an award winning Victorian based practice. Works include commercial, institutional and residential projects. Irons McDuff has 20 years experience working on a selection of design practices both locally and internationally. With a strong design focus, they are motivated to carefully design effective and sustainable solutions to achieve appropriate conditions, both environmental and social.


Charlotte Lindsay | Charlotte Lindsay Design
www.earthstructures.com.au

Charlotte is a freelance building designer based in Mansfield and runs 'Earth Structures' (a rammed- earth construction business) with her husband Rick. Charlotte has a wide experience in small scale and community oriented alternative building construction. The majority of her work is rural-based residential projects that focus on the use of alternative and natural materials.


Clare McAllister & Karen Alcock | MA Architects
www.maarchitects.com.au

Clare and Karen are the Directors of MA Architects, previously Neometro Architects. Clare and Karen have received numerous design awards, and have provided architectural services on projects in commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. Clare and Karen are committed to innovative architecture, professional practice and environmental sustainability.


Jon Pye | Jon Pye Architects
www.jonpye.com.au

Jon's practice focuses on housing, particularly on developing new, flexible and environmentally sustainable housing types. This interest has been pursued through both competition and built work. Jon tutors at both Melbourne and RMIT University in subjects including, Design, Construction and Environmental Science.


Andrew Smith | BHY Architects
www.bhy-architects.com

Andrew has 9 years experience in architectural practices including design award winning projects. BHY Architects philosophy is 'to create valuable buildings for our clients that satisfy their core needs elegantly and sustainably. Our work responds to a clear understanding of the brief, the site and the application of sustainable design principles'.


Julian Tuckett | Preston Lane Architects
www.prestonlanearchitects.com.au

Julian is a graduate architect, currently working primarily on residential projects. His previous work has included large educational and industrial buildings, as well as residential work. He currently teaches at RMIT University and is a member of RAIA Sustainable Architecture
Forum.


Ralph Webster | City of Melbourne
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au

Ralph Webster is a Senior Architect, Design and Urban Environment at the City of Melbourne. Whilst not working directly with schools, Ralph has been involved in the Eco-Cubby project since its initial conception; he has presented workshops for children at ArtPlay and has been part of the project development team.


James Whitten | James Whitten Architects

James' practice ranges from urban design master planning to smaller renovations. He works as a design studio leader in architecture schools and is a member of RAIA Sustainable Architecture Forum.