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Our latest media releases are below...
Think Brick Australia announces CEO appointment
May 17, 2010: Think Brick Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth McIntyre to the position of Chief Executive Officer. More
Building design is key to making your home energy efficient
March 17, 2010: New research released by the brick industry's peak body, Think Brick Australia, has shown that building design and how a house is used is paramount to reducing the environmental impact of the typical Australian home. More
Think Brick Australia announces its Brick Masterclass 2010
December 10th, 2009: Think Brick Australia has completed its nationwide search for 12 qualified bricklayers to participate in an industry first, invitation only training program aimed at delivering a new generation of Australian bricklayers. More
About Face 2009 Winner
September 25, 2009: Leading Australian architecture practice CODA from Perth, Western Australia has won the invitation only About Face Award as part of the 2009 Think Brick Awards. More
Honouring the best of Australian brick projects in 2009
September 25th, 2009: Three outstanding projects were recognised in the 2009 Horbury Hunt Award for excellence and innovation in brick craftsmanship as part of the Think Brick Awards. More
Study reveals Australian homeowners ignoring energy efficiency
July 2009: A new survey shows that 7 in 10 (70 per cent) Australian homeowners believe that energy efficiency was either not relevant or only a minor consideration when purchasing their home. More
8 Star House stars in 2009 Greensmart Awards
May 21, 2009: The peak body for Australia's brick industry, Think Brick Australia congratulates Perth builders, Jade Projects, who have won two national HIA Boral GreenSmart Awards in Canberra for their 8 Star House display home. More
Training lays new path for paviours
March 30, 2009: A new national qualification has been developed for paviours wanting their skills recognised and for new entrants into the industry to become formally qualified, after a review of the current training package revealed that the occupation of paviour is not adequately covered. More
New carbon measures may prove a waste of energy
Wednesday 1st April 2009: A new report released today warns that the Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) could lead to less energy efficient housing unless the current Building Code of Australia (BCA) is amended. More
Leading Architects Rediscover Art of Brick
October 2nd, 2008: Two leading Australian architects have won a national design competition for their proposals for artistic expression through brick use in the public realm. More
Vision for Brisbane suburbia wins national design award
October 2nd, 2008: A leading Brisbane-based architectural practice has won a national design competition for their proposal for an outdoor community centre in suburban Brisbane that features giant brick "pixelated" paintings. More
WA architects shine at national design awards
October 2nd, 2008: A leading Perth-based architectural practice has won a national design competition for their proposal for a new public art gallery and apartment building in Perth's CBD. More
Best of brick recognised at national awards
October 2nd, 2008: Two outstanding commercial projects were tonight recognised in the 2008 Horbury Hunt Awards for excellence in craftsmanship and innovation in brickwork. More
Facing Design on 'Best Designed Magazine' shortlist
28 May 2008: Think Brick's inspiration-filled Facing Design magazine has been shortlisted in the 'Best Designed Magazine' category at the prestigious Association Of Publishing Agencies(APA) Creative Awards 2008. More
'Hanging Gardens' of Adelaide Win Design Award
September 13, 2007: A design for housing in Port Adelaide proposing 'vertical gardens' has won a national design award recognising innovation in designing with brick. More
Brick industry takes training to the cleaners
May 8, 2008: The brick industry has held the first accreditation course for brick cleaners and building supervisors in an effort to address the considerable costs, time delays and disruption caused by poor brick-cleaning workmanship. More
Brick Industry Appoints Sustainability Manager
January 14, 2008: The peak industry body for Australia's brick manufacturers, Think Brick Australia, has appointed a Sustainability Manager in a move to affirm its commitment to improving the ecological sustainability of Australian building materials and practices. More
Leading architects propose solution to housing crisis
September 13, 2007: Two leading Australian architects have proposed a solution to the housing affordability crisis with a scheme that sees Australia's middle suburbs 'recycled' to accommodate dwellings where spaces can be shared and reconfigured to suit the differing needs of residents. More
Perth Architects Win National Award for Affordability Solution
September 13, 2007: Perth-based architectural practice Iredale Pedersen Hook has delivered a clever design solution to Perthâs housing affordability crisis and won a nation design award for the innovative scheme. More
Brick Industry Launches New Builder Programme
May 29, 2007: Think Brick Australia has launched a new program that rewards Australia?s leading builders by promoting their most innovative contemporary residential projects in media advertising and public relations campaigns. More
Warning to Homeowners Not to Fall into Maintenance Trap
April 3, 2007: With many Australians feeling the financial pressure of huge mortgages and rising interest rates, homeowners are being warned of the risks associated with rendering and painting their homes and the long-term cost involved with maintaining such finishes. More
