Talina’s passion for architecture was ignited as a child and her love for biophilic design was nurtured by a childhood home built from earth bricks by her father and grandfather. Her approach to sustainable architecture is fuelled by two equally strong impulses—to work from a firm foundation in cutting edge building science and to create buildings that are a joy to experience with all the senses.

Andy joined Dick Clarke at Envirotecture as a young architect, gaining significant experience in designing genuinely sustainable buildings, both residential and non-residential, in Australia and overseas. After a stint at a large corporate practice, Andy returned to Envirotecture as a director in 2014. He went on to found Passivhaus Design & Construct in 2020, in order to make Passivhaus performance more accessible for more people.

The well-known and much loved champion of sustainable design in Australia has retired from the day-to-day at the company he founded in 1996, but he continues to offer wise counsel and unbridled optimism to the Envirotecture team. Dick continues to advocate for a better future in many voluntary capacities.

Mia has a Masters of Architecture with a focus on sustainability. She’s been a certified Passivhaus Designer since 2018 with considerable experience on residential projects. From preliminary feasibility and design to construction documentation, Mia delivers highly detailed Passivhaus documentation and is a main point of contact for clients, consultants and contractors. Her experience spans cold regional Victorian climates, off-grid buildings in bushfire prone areas and suburban heritage overlays. In her spare time Mia enjoys reading, hiking and renovating – her three favourite ways of following her sense of curiosity.

Judd is a certified Passive House designer with a passion for sustainable design. He is studying toward a degree in architectural science. He enjoys the technical side of design and documentation and also the relationship created by working closely with clients. His on-the-tools experience on residential building sites gave Judd valuable practical insights into construction—and fuelled his desire to contribute to better designed homes. His love for the ocean has spurred him to travel widely. While Judd loves natural environments, he has a keen appreciation for technology too.

Sophie holds a Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential) from Torrens University. Prior to joining Envirotecture, she worked in the volume building sector and furniture design. She delights in designing spaces that reflect the client’s personality while being effortlessly functional. Her goal is to create beautiful spaces that are also gentle on the environment. She loves playing sport, reading and time spent with her family.

Noah is a designer with a keen interest in environmentally sensitive projects. He is a certified Passivhaus designer and is currently working towards a Masters Degree with a focus on sustainable architecture. His professional experience ranges from residential to massive infrastructure (like the Bankstown Airport!). Noah looks for the unique benefits of each individual site in order to create homes uniquely suited to their location and the families that live in them. He has personal and professional experience with remote, off-grid projects. Much of his time outside of work is spent making and repairing, whether electronics, tools or furniture.

Ben has an Advanced Diploma in Building Design and extensive industry experience in a range of roles including documentation, BIM management and visualisation and even wayfinding (creating systems to help people navigate through the built environment). He is highly focused on good process and clear communication. Ben loves natural light, raw materials and simplicity of form. Outside of work, he turns his hand to working wood and metal and exploring photogrammetry.

Nicole is an Architectural Designer based in Sydney who has a Bachelor of Interior Architecture. She is experienced with design and delivery of custom residential architecture. Nicole values collaboration and communication as part of the architectural design and documentation process for optimal outcomes for clients. 

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