Our people

Leadership & specialist team

The planners, architects, engineers and builders driving Australia's rooftop and airspace development movement.

Warren Livesey – Founder, Buy Airspace, CEO / Accountant

Warren Livesey

Founder, Buy AirspaceCEO / Accountant

Warren is an accountant with development experience, specialising in air rights, rooftop development, and the legal frameworks that govern them. With nearly 30 years of experience spanning Sydney, London, and New York, he brings a rare combination of global perspective and local expertise.

Dr. Ehsan Noroozinejad – Innovation Director

Dr. Ehsan Noroozinejad

Innovation Director

Academic and AEC advisor specialising in Modern Methods of Construction, Housing Policy Reform, and Resilient Infrastructure. Led NSW Government-industry roadmaps for modular construction. Holds international appointments across Canada, UK, and China, with 200+ publications and eight books.

Lynne Sheridan – Founder, Berrys Bay Studio, Planning

Lynne Sheridan

Founder, Berrys Bay StudioPlanning

Executive Director at Berrys Bay Studio and Chair of the Australian Institute of Urban Studies. With 35+ years' expertise, Lynne leads a team focused on efficient, accountable, and sustainable outcomes for councils, private applicants, and State Government.

Melissa Neighbour – Founder, Sky Planning, Planning

Melissa Neighbour

Founder, Sky PlanningPlanning

A SolarPunker and entrepreneur passionate about sustainable, future-ready cities. As Principal Planner at Sky Planning and lecturer at Sydney University, Melissa delivers award-winning projects and mentors emerging leaders. Top 100 Women in Construction.

Mat Wilk – Founder, Ballast Point, Design & Build

Mat Wilk

Founder, Ballast PointDesign & Build

Founder and director of Ballast Point, a leading architecture and construction practice in Sydney's Inner West. Mat combines construction, architecture, and innovation to deliver award-winning projects. Also hosts Buildipedia.au.

Linette Salbashian – Founder, Salbashian Architects, Design

Linette Salbashian

Founder, Salbashian ArchitectsDesign

Registered Architect with 15+ years' experience delivering multi-unit residential projects across NSW. Leads architectural feasibility and built-form strategy. Featured in Forbes, ex-Mirvac multi-residential. Educator at University of Sydney and UTS.

Simon McCarthy – Founder, Systemised Design Group, Structural Engineer

Simon McCarthy

Founder, Systemised Design GroupStructural Engineer

A Chartered Structural Engineer with 20+ years' experience delivering efficient designs for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Specialises in DfMA and modular construction, solving structural challenges early to save time and cost.

Chris Jones – Founder, Modular Townhouse, Structural Engineer

Chris Jones

Founder, Modular TownhouseStructural Engineer

Modular Townhouses Pty Limited. Retired consulting Civil/Structural Engineer. Sydney-based, with experience as State Manager and Associate Director at medium-sized consulting firms, followed by 20 years running his own practice.

Cody Sheridan – Founder, Berrys Bay Studio, Builder

Cody Sheridan

Founder, Berrys Bay StudioBuilder

An experienced builder and project manager with a proven track record in high-end residential construction. Cody's studio specialises in strategic and statutory planning and architectural design, ensuring every project is grounded in technical feasibility.