Beautiful, Sustainable Building Design
Dick Clarke
Dick Clarke, is passionate about beautiful design.
“The way things look is very important to me. Ugly things just don’t last, so by definition they are not sustainable.”
Dick is principal of Envirotecture, is an Accredited Building Designer with over 35 years experience, focusing exclusively on ecologically sustainable and culturally appropriate buildings, as well as sustainable design in vehicles and vessels, and has received many Design Awards.
He holds a Master of Sustainable Futures degree (by research at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS), on the topic of the effect of state and local planning instruments on the sustainability of the built environment.
Dick holds Building Designer Accreditation (No. 6029) under the Building Designer Accreditation (NSW) scheme.
He is Director of Sustainability, and Past President of the NSW Chapter, of Building Designers Australia (BDA). He is a Past President and Board Member of the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA).
He is also an Al Gore trained volunteer presenter of the Australian Conservation Foundation’s Climate REALITY Project.
Talina Edwards
Talina is passionate about creating healthy, beautiful, functional, comfortable and sustainable architecture which combines building-science and biophilic-design. Biophilia is about our intuitive connection to nature, where the health and wellbeing of people and planet are inextricably linked. This ethos extends to our purpose to ‘care for country’ and cultivate a living future for all.
“When you’re passionate about your purpose, it feels good to do good things with good people for the greater good!”
Talina has gained recognition as an industry leader, known for her sustainable architecture and as a passionate advocate for building a better future. Talina has received many awards recognising her meaningful contributions to sustainability with her architectural projects, and for her advocacy roles as Board Director at Australian Passive House Association, Coordinator of Australian Architects Declare, and for the ArchiTeam Advocacy committee.
Talina has over 25 years experience in Architectural practice, and is a registered Architect in Victoria, a Certified Passive House Designer and is currently undertaking the Living Future Accreditation course to pursue her regenerative-design ethos for a society that is socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative.
Andy Marlow
Andy is believes all people should live, work and play in buildings that make them happy and healthy. His focus is ensuring people with reasonable budgets get into the best homes possible through a focus on health, comfort and efficient in all its meanings.
Andy is a Director at Envirotecture and Passivhaus Design & Construct, holds both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Architecture, is a certified Passive House Designer and has extensive experience in sustainable design at a variety of scales.
He speaks regularly at conferences and events on sustainability issues; design principles, materials specification, community engagement and the future of our cities including the national conferences of both the Planning Institute of Australia and the Green Building Council of Australia.
He has led master planning projects, been involved in several successful competitions including the Bathurst Sustainable Lifestyle House, and led the materials research for Australia’s first (almost) certified Living Building under the arduous Living Building Challenge – the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre at the University of Wollongong.
Andy has previously been a Board Member of the Australian Passive House Association, Co-Chair of the Australian Institute of Architects NSW Sustainability Committee and sat on the Property Council of Australia NSW Sustainability Committee and the Green Building Council of Australia NSW Industry Group.
Judd Barton
Judd is a building designer with a passion for sustainable & environmentally friendly design solutions.
Judd was the recipient of a Certificate of Excellence award in his studies towards a Diploma in Building Design, is a certified passive house designer (CPHD) and is studying towards a Degree in Architectural Science.
With experience working on residential building sites, Judd attained first hand knowledge of the Industry and this led him to wanting to find better design outcomes.
He not only enjoys the technical side of design & documentation but also the relationships created working closely with clients.
Judd is passionate about the ocean which has lead him across the world to different countries & cultures. Understanding the way different lifestyles & cultures play apart on the way we live, is key in creating a space which not only works, but is also beautiful.
While he not only enjoys the natural environment, he also has a strong passion & appreciation for technology.
Always eager to learn he enthusiastically takes on new challenges & experiences.
Mia Carmen Radic
Mia graduated from her Masters of Architecture at Deakin University, Geelong in 2017 with a focus on sustainability. She became a Certified Passivhaus Designer in 2018 and has four years of experience working on residential projects as a Certified Passivhaus Designer. She was recently recognised as a finalist at the Sustainability Awards for Emerging Sustainable Architect/Designer.
Mia grew up in a rammed earth home in a small rural country town in East Gippsland, Victoria, where the importance of environmental, social and economic sustainability were basic elements of the community fabric. Her time spent living, studying and working in Sweden and Ireland further enriched her architectural education and understanding of the building standards required in a range of climates.
As part of the collaborative design team, Mia works throughout every stage of a project. From preliminary feasibility and design to construction documentation, Mia delivers highly detailed Passivhaus standard homes and is the main point of contact for clients, consultants and contractors. She has experience with designing for everything from the cold regional Victorian climate, to off-grid buildings in bushfire prone areas, to working with Heritage overlays in suburban areas.
In her spare time Mia enjoys reading, hiking and renovating – her three favourite ways of following her sense of curiosity.
Karina Rafailov
Karina is a German-Brazilian designer holding a Masters In Architecture and Urbanism and is a certified passive house designer (CPHD).
Karina is passionate about nature and environmentally sensitive design. Her international living and travel experience has increased her appreciation of different cultures as well as an eye for forward thinking design and technologies.
Since 2011, Karina has worked in Sydney in high end residential architecture where she developed skills designing beautiful homes. However, her heart has always been in sustainability which has brought her to Envirotecture in 2020.
With a love for beautiful living spaces and a keen interest in the intimate connection that each person has to nature and their home, Karina shows a genuine care for her clients’ needs and expectations.
When not designing houses Karina can be found under the water or hanging off a rock face doing her favourite sports
Courtney Herbert
Shaily Shah
Shaily graduated from her Master of Architecture at Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria in 2019.
Shaily took keen interest in spaces designed in harmony with nature, so it was a natural progression for her to go on to study a Masters and then successfully complete the Certified Passivhaus Designer Course.
Shaily remains connected with Deakin as an Alumni and guest presenter and reviewer for their sustainability focused design studios. She believes a good design creates spatial experiences incorporating strong connections with People, Place, Culture, Landscape, the built and natural environments.
Shaily also loves the aesthetics of the more traditional village dwellings found in India. These homes are built by residents using the locally available materials and incorporating traditional construction methods. Eg. For flooring a combination of mud and dung is used (have great antiseptic and cooling properties), local wood in the structure, clay, earth, giving an unique identity to the spaces, unique character to the dwellings and conveying a story of that space.
When away from the computer, Shaily enjoys taking care of her indoor plants, cooking, reading and spending time with her family.
David McCallum
David holds a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Architecture from the University of New South Wales, David’s professional experience ranges in scale from minor alterations & additions to significant multi-residential mixed-use developments, and work in the public sphere on the design of civic buildings.
Particular professional experience has been in accessibility requirements and the design and documentation of group homes for groups of residents with very specific individual health needs.
David’s architectural interests are in the ‘simple but not simplistic’; clean and clear design and documentation for a better quality of life, social experience and environment.
Outside of architecture, David has a keen interest in technological innovations, yet may be most content exploring back-roads on a winding road-trip.
Noah Soderlund
Noah is a designer with a keen interest in environmentally sensitive projects. He is a graduate of Architecture from the University of Sydney and currently working towards a Masters Degree with a focus on Sustainable Architecture. His professional experience ranges from small to truly massive projects, having spent time working on the Bankstown Airport, although he is most passionate about residential projects.
In every project, Noah tries to find the unique benefits of every site, whether it’s an expansive view, or simply a beautiful old gum tree, hoping to create homes that are not only great to live in, but that feel like they are uniquely suited to their location and the families that live there.
He has a fascination with remote projects, always looking for new and better solutions to the diverse challenges and opportunities that each of these unique locations brings. He often spends his holidays building or fixing up off-grid or bus-homes with friends and family, so he’s keenly aware of the challenges associated with building something hours from the nearest power outlet or hardware store.
In his free time, Noah has a keen interest in junk projects, fixing and tinkering with electronics, furniture and tools in resistance to ever having anything that looks too shiny and new. You’ll also often find him clambering up cliff faces (where luckily he doesn’t tinker with his own safety equipment too much).
Saira Jacob
Saira Jacob is a graduate of architecture, hailing from India, who embarked on a new chapter in her career by moving to Australia in 2020 to complete her Masters in Architecture after completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from India.
Passionate about her profession, Saira is dedicated to creating beautiful buildings that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality and sustainability. She firmly believes in the importance of environmentally responsive design and strives to construct structures that minimise their environmental impact while meeting the needs of their clients.
Saira is deeply committed to the idea that architects bear a social responsibility. She recognises the reality of climate change and the urgent need for action. Through her work, Saira aims to contribute to a greener future by designing buildings with low-energy consumption and sustainable practices.
With a background in architecture from both India and Australia, Saira brings a unique perspective to her work. Her experiences in these diverse environments have allowed her to adapt to the changing needs of different sites and cultures.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Saira has a range of hobbies that enrich her life. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and indulging in the art of photography. These creative outlets allow her to explore different facets of her personality and bring a fresh perspective to her architectural work.
Olivia Sheridan
Olivia has completed her Advanced Diploma of Building Design at Federation University, Ballarat, Victoria and had 5 years experience working as a Building Designer and draftsperson.
Olivia is working on Passivhaus and high performance homes, in collaboration with (and learning from) the Passivhaus experts around her. Olivia works on all phases of the design and documentation process. Communicating and collaborating with builders, engineers and all manner of product suppliers to understand and incorporate best practice into every aspect of a project. Olivia has both professional and personal experience with disability, and sees accessibility as an integral part of sustainable design.
She loves travel, new experiences, and learning new things. Settling down was never in her nature but becoming a parent has helped that along!
Olivia’s creativity is expressed through her painting, and the drawing of beautiful old homes of Ballarat. She is a volunteer with the local Ballarat Tool Library, as a meaningful community contribution and to encourage enterprise that promotes a less wasteful society.
A desire to see a more equitable society motivates Olivia, along with a desire to be a part of (and have a positive impact on) her community. This ethos originated from her previous nursing studies and disability support roles.
Bronwyn Clarke
Bronwyn Clarke, is the accounts manager at Envirotecture, looking after our book keeping and financial matters.
Bronwyn is also our resident gardener nurturing the native bees and their environment while regularly supplying the office with a visual feast of native flowers.
