There are few common construction systems more problematic than waffle rafts. Scott Chen, a structural engineer, has raised his unreserved structural concerns in his Linkedin post and discussion (unfortunately the post, and the attached knowledge-base from the spirited discussion, has… Continue Reading →
The following post is a snippet of a manuscript I wrote for the Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction. The overall paper discusses how building inspections need to change in response to the risks associated… Continue Reading →
With the increasing cost and extensive delays in the supply of timber building materials, it is increasingly common to see steel framing adopted in domestic construction. However, the question remains: can steel be a direct substitution? This article explains why… Continue Reading →
Abstract The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) in Australia governs the software programs that model energy use in residential houses. These programs all utilise the Chenath engine that models energy and temperature dynamically. With the inclusion of brand new… Continue Reading →
I have been following James Kitto’s coverage of the mouldy South Hobart public housing complex. The problems that arise one after another reminds me, metaphorically speaking, of Nataly Dawn’s rendition of “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head”. Kitto, J. (2020a,… Continue Reading →
CGIV2020 Conference, Sep 2020, Victoria Universityby Tim Law, Daniel Lam and Juliana Endang Abstract— The advent of office workstations into architectural offices introduced CAD (Computer-Aided Design) into the workflow largely that disrupted hand-drawings, which had been the traditional method of… Continue Reading →
Image above: Parliamentary Inquiry (from left: your’s truly, with integrative physician Sandeep Gupta, and Federal MP Lucy Licks). The following submission was made by myself to the Parliamentary Inquiry held on 9 Aug 2018. Download the pdf from the Australian… Continue Reading →
Condensation Research for Publication I have been working on a book chapter to reflect the state of knowledge and research on condensation and mould, ‘The Unintended Consequence of Building Sustainably in Australia’. The book is on sustainable development in the… Continue Reading →
Lectures around Australia Here are the recording and slides I used at a talk in Darwin on 5 September 2017, upon invitation from AIRAH (Australian Institute for Refrigeration, Air-conditioning and Heating). Similar talks have been given to AIRAH at Sydney… Continue Reading →
Arches are gorgeous structures. Back in the days of the Roman empire when masonry was the primary construction material, the only way to span an opening was the arch. Be it windows, doorways or bridges, arches were the structure of… Continue Reading →
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