People
Ric Butt
Director
Life Fellow Royal Australian Institute of Architects (LFRAIA)
Honorary Member American Institute of Architects (HonAIA)
Ric is an architect, builder and environmental designer and principal of Strine Design. He is committed to raising the public profile of vernacular Australian architecture and promoting environmentally sustainable practice in both design and construction.
Ric was the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) ACT Chapter President 1986-88 and National President of the RAIA 1997-1998. As well as receiving many housing, building and design awards, including the Sir Zelman Cowan Award Commendation, Ric was awarded the American Institute of Architects Presidential Medal and Honorary American Institute of Architects (AIA) membership in 1998 in recognition of his efforts to foster understanding and interaction of architects world-wide.
His involvement in the formation of the Australian Building Energy Council, the development of its Building Energy Code, his chairmanship of the RAIA National Environment Committee and his membership of the HIA Environment and Planning and Development Committees have given Ric a national profile in environmentally sustainable and low energy buildings.
Ric's key expertise is in:
- Strategic planning and development
- Urban planning and design
- Autonomous and low energy buildings
- Environmental architecture and ESD principles
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and built environment; and
- Planning and development controls
NGAIO FITZPATRICK
PROJECT FACILITATOR
I love working with Strine Design and being involved in bringing together client, design, building and products to help create beautiful, sustainable buildings.
It is reassuring to know that what we do is not part of the global problem but part of the solution.
MARCELO OSORIO
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSMAN
Marcelo joined the Strine team in 2008, bringing his architectural and cultural flair to the office from Chile.
IVO OSTYN
SENIOR DRAFTSMAN
Architectural draftsman with more than 25 years experience ranging from domestic to commercial jobs and anything in between. Started out with pen and ink but now using computers for almost everything. Age unknown! Forever trying to achieve the perfect drawing and sometimes getting close to it. I expect to achieve perfection in another 25 years time.
Love graphics, presentation drawings and doing 3D modelling. Enjoy a good measure up and transferring all information on computer to bask in my own glory when it comes out perfect and if not, please don't come near me!
Proficient in Autocad, Revit, Sketchup and Photoshop but I still keep my pencils sharp for emergencies. Generally love the architectural game despite its ups and downs and still have the passion after all these years for a good drawing or two.
Keen sportsman with a wicked sense of humour and a good ear for music. What is life without a good dose of humour!
Motto: "Have pencil, will draw"
