Buildipedia

Ballast Point Architects + Builders
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If you're buying, building, renovating or selling property in Australia, this is the show for you. Buildipedia host Mat Wilk, director of Sydney design-and-build firm Ballast Point, sits down with the experts you would normally have to pay for: architects, planners, engineers, real estate agents and developers. No fluff. Just the knowledge you need to move forward with confidence.

  1. #48 - Introducing Buildipedia: The Marketplace for Architects, Builders and Property Consultants with James Yang

    28 May

    #48 - Introducing Buildipedia: The Marketplace for Architects, Builders and Property Consultants with James Yang

    In this episode, James Yang takes over as guest host to interview Mat Wilk about the evolution of Buildipedia, from its roots in Mat’s early startup experience at Amazon to its new direction as a marketplace for architects, builders, planners, consultants, and other property professionals. Mat shares how productising architectural services at Ballast Point revealed a bigger opportunity: making the property industry more transparent, efficient, and easier to navigate for both clients and service providers. The conversation explores the challenges of selling high-value services online, the inefficiencies of traditional quoting and referrals, and Buildipedia’s vision for helping trusted professionals package, list, and deliver their expertise in a simpler, more scalable way. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! WEBSITE: https://www.buildipedia.au/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildipedia/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildipediapod/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ballastpointprojects/ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.buildipedia.au/ CONTACT James Yang:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kyzonsolutions.com/ CREDITS INTRO: Rita Mastrantone INTRO & OUTRO MUSIC: Coby Wilk If you LOVED the episode, please make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @ballastpointprojects. Thanks for listening & talk soon! Mat

    1hr 15min
  2. #47 - Build It Up: The Rise of Airspace Development with Warren Livesey

    14 Apr

    #47 - Build It Up: The Rise of Airspace Development with Warren Livesey

    In this episode of Buildipedia, Mat sits down with Warren Livesey from Buy Airspace to explore how airspace development could become a smarter, more sustainable alternative to knockdown rebuilds. Warren explains what airspace actually is, how rooftop rights can be unlocked above existing buildings, and why new upzoning changes like LMR and TOD are creating fresh opportunities for strata owners across Sydney. The conversation dives into housing density, adaptive reuse, building rejuvenation, and how old roofs could be transformed into valuable new homes without starting from scratch. Tune in now! CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! WEBSITE: https://www.buildipedia.au/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildipedia/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildipediapod/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ballastpointprojects/ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.buildipedia.au/ CONTACT Warren Livesey:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buyairspace.com.au/ CREDITS INTRO: Rita Mastrantone INTRO & OUTRO MUSIC: Coby Wilk If you LOVED the episode, please make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @ballastpointprojects. Thanks for listening & talk soon! Mat

    41 min
  3. #46 - What Low to Mid-Rise Housing Means for Sydney with Melissa Neighbour

    20 Mar

    #46 - What Low to Mid-Rise Housing Means for Sydney with Melissa Neighbour

    In this episode of Buildipedia, Mat sits down in person with Melissa Neighbour from Sky Planning to break down Sydney’s Low to Mid-Rise (LMR) planning changes and what they actually mean on the ground, using a proposed Drummoyne development as a real-world case study—one of the early projects testing these new rules in practice; since recording, the proposal has seen community pushback around scale, trees, and neighbourhood impact, and is currently still sitting at DA stage with council, where it could be approved, refused, or pushed further as we continue to track how these reforms play out. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! WEBSITE: https://www.buildipedia.au/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildipedia/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildipediapod/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ballastpointprojects/ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.buildipedia.au/ CONTACT Melissa Neighbour:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skyplanning.com.au/ CREDITS INTRO: Rita Mastrantone INTRO & OUTRO MUSIC: Coby Wilk If you LOVED the episode, please make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @ballastpointprojects. Thanks for listening & talk soon! Mat

    29 min
  4. #45 - Why Some Properties Fly and Others Stall with Matt Hayson

    4 Feb

    #45 - Why Some Properties Fly and Others Stall with Matt Hayson

    In this episode of Buildipedia, Mat sits down with Matt Hayson, Director of CobdenHayson, to unpack what’s really happening in today’s property market. They explore why some homes are flying while others are stuck, how the gap between A-grade and compromised properties is widening, and what buyers are (and aren’t) willing to compromise on right now. The conversation cuts through headlines to deliver practical insight for homeowners, developers, architects, and buyers—covering market behaviour, return on investment, design decisions that actually add value, and why fundamentals like floor plans, storage, and usability matter more than flashy finishes in an increasingly discerning, two-speed market. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! WEBSITE: https://www.buildipedia.au/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildipedia/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildipediapod/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ballastpointprojects/ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.buildipedia.au/ CONTACT Matt Hayson:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ch.com.au/ CREDITS INTRO: Rita Mastrantone INTRO & OUTRO MUSIC: Coby Wilk If you LOVED the episode, please make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @ballastpointprojects. Thanks for listening & talk soon! Mat

    58 min
  5. #44 - Planning the Fairer Future: Housing, Density & the Cities We Deserve with Melissa Neighbour

    19/11/2025

    #44 - Planning the Fairer Future: Housing, Density & the Cities We Deserve with Melissa Neighbour

    In this episode of Buildipedia, Mat chats with Melissa Neighbour, Director at Sky Planning, about Sydney’s Fairer Future Plan and what it means for housing, density, and smarter city growth. They explore how evidence-based planning, rezoning, and transport-oriented development can unlock supply while protecting heritage and improving livability. Melissa also shares insights on Propinion, a new collaborative platform helping planners, architects, and developers navigate complex legislation together — offering a fresh, practical perspective on how Sydney can build the cities we deserve. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! WEBSITE: https://www.buildipedia.au/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildipedia/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildipediapod/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ballastpointprojects/ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.buildipedia.au/ CONTACT Melissa Neighbour:  ⁠https://www.skyplanning.com.au/ CREDITS INTRO: Rita Mastrantone INTRO & OUTRO MUSIC: Coby Wilk If you LOVED the episode, please make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @ballastpointprojects. Thanks for listening & talk soon! Mat

    51 min
  6. #43 - Sustainable & Passivhaus Design Explained with Gionata Comacchio

    27/08/2025

    #43 - Sustainable & Passivhaus Design Explained with Gionata Comacchio

    In this episode of Buildipedia, Mat talks with building designer and sustainability specialist Gionata Comacchio about his journey from the Dolomites in Italy to launching NININ Studio in Australia. Gionata shares the story behind his practice, his passion for Passivhaus design, and the principles that make homes healthier, more comfortable, and more efficient. He unpacks the differences between BASIX, NatHERS, and Passivhaus, offering practical insights for anyone considering a new build or renovation. Gionata would like to thank the Australian Passivhaus Association for their work in promoting better building standards in Australia, for sharing knowledge and guidance, and for fostering a generous and welcoming community from which he has learned, and continues to learn, a great deal. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! WEBSITE: https://www.buildipedia.au/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildipedia/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildipediapod/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ballastpointprojects/ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.buildipedia.au/ CONTACT Gionata Comacchio:  nininstudio.com.au CREDITS INTRO: Rita Mastrantone INTRO & OUTRO MUSIC: Coby Wilk If you LOVED the episode, please make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @ballastpointprojects. Thanks for listening & talk soon! Mat

    1hr 1min
  7. #42 - Timeless Architecture: Ian Moore's Story

    13/08/2025

    #42 - Timeless Architecture: Ian Moore's Story

    In this episode of Buildipedia, Mat talks with acclaimed architect Ian Moore about his path from New Zealand building sites to shaping world-class architecture. Ian recalls how a detour into engineering led to working on Norman Foster’s Hong Kong Shanghai Bank, sparking his resolve to become an architect. He shares lessons from his construction roots, Sydney’s design scene, and his philosophy of crafting spaces from structure to detail. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! WEBSITE: https://www.buildipedia.au/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildipedia/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildipediapod/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ballastpointprojects/ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.buildipedia.au/ CONTACT Ian Moore: https://www.ianmoorearchitects.com/ CREDITS INTRO: Rita Mastrantone INTRO & OUTRO MUSIC: Coby Wilk If you LOVED the episode, please make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @ballastpointprojects. Thanks for listening & talk soon! Mat

    50 min
  8. #41 - The Building Balancing Act: Cost, Quality, and Innovation with Andrew Derbidge

    21/05/2025

    #41 - The Building Balancing Act: Cost, Quality, and Innovation with Andrew Derbidge

    Mat chats with structural engineer Andrew Derbidge from AD Consulting Engineers to unpack why the Australian construction industry is slow to adopt new building products and methods—and why some smart innovations don’t stick. They also break down a real-life case where engineering design clashed with build efficiency, diving into the balancing act between cost, quality, and labour on site. Tune in now! CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! WEBSITE: https://www.buildipedia.au/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildipedia/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildipediapod/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ballastpointprojects/ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.buildipedia.au/ CONTACT Andrew Derbidge: https://adconsultingengineers.com.au/ CREDITS INTRO: Rita Mastrantone INTRO & OUTRO MUSIC: Coby Wilk If you LOVED the episode, please make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @ballastpointprojects. Thanks for listening & talk soon! Mat

    54 min
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If you're buying, building, renovating or selling property in Australia, this is the show for you. Buildipedia host Mat Wilk, director of Sydney design-and-build firm Ballast Point, sits down with the experts you would normally have to pay for: architects, planners, engineers, real estate agents and developers. No fluff. Just the knowledge you need to move forward with confidence.

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  • Creator
    Ballast Point Architects + Builders
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ballast Point Architects + Builders
  • Show Website
    Buildipedia

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