Sleek & Adaptable – The Latest in Mixer Technology

In this session of CPD live, we focus on a new generation of mixers and tapware, which promise to deliver a range of benefits to the architects who specify them, the plumbers who install and maintain them, and the consumers who purchase (and use) them.

Thanks to innovations associated with both the component parts of these products and their method of installation, all parties have more time for tapware selection. In addition, the installation process is more efficient and less time consuming, design decisions are more flexible, and tapware changes become more viable, even after tiling.

Titled ‘Sleek & Adaptable – The Latest in Mixer Technology’, this session of CPD Live is intended to examine all of the above and more.

Citing real life case studies to illustrate various points, our speaker will outline how these taps and mixers differ from traditional tapware products, the benefits they can deliver, and how to best incorporate them into your next commercial or residential project.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:

• Recognise universal inwall plumbing terminology
• Describe traditional mixer bodies, their component parts, and the methods used to install them
• Outline the advantages of the latest mixer technologies on the market as they compare to traditional mixer bodies
• Explain the benefits of universal in-wall plumbing systems as they apply to residential projects
• Explain the benefits of universal in-wall plumbing systems as they apply to commercial building projects

(PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PC18, PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PC28, DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION PC43)

Speakers

Alex Tomlinson – Design Engineer, Phoenix Tapware 

Alex is a multi-disciplinary designer who completed a Bachelor of Product Design Engineering with honours at Swinburne University, graduating with distinction in 2019. Alex has a keen eye for detail and is passionate about combining design and engineering methodology to develop captivating products for an ever-changing market and industry.

Cliff Chang, Principal at Fender Katsalidis

Cliff Chang, an architect and Principal at Fender Katsalidis, brings a wealth of local and international experience to his role. With a diverse portfolio spanning Australia, Europe, and Asia, Cliff is recognised as a design leader at FK, with critical input into most of the practice’s projects across architecture and interiors. In addition to his professional work, Cliff is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of designers, through his involvement with the Melbourne School of Design. In his spare time, Cliff is an enthusiastic baker and ceramicist.

Olivia Thompson, Specification Manager, Phoenix
As Phoenix’s Specification Manager, Olivia Thompson brings nearly a decade of expertise in partnering with architects and designers within the commercial building industry. She excels at cultivating strong client relationships by attentively addressing their unique project needs and delivering tailored solutions. Olivia is passionate about educating clients on cutting-edge technologies and highlighting the best in Australian design. Her approach ensures solutions that are not only aesthetically striking but also functionally robust, leading to successful and enduring client partnerships. During weekends she enjoys spending time in the Dandenong Ranges with family.