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Brooks Smith

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Grew up in the northeast USA, now an Aussie citizen in #Naarm (#Melbourne) #Australia, and proud parent of a toddler.

My career is as a #structuralengineer, currently developing structural design software, largely in #python, including maintaining some #foss packages on github.

My interests:
#scifi #fantasy #startrek #cosmere #commonwealthsaga #boardgames
#outdoors #biking #hiking (#appalachiantrail '14)
#woodworking #gardening #foodpreserves
#activism #climatechange #humanrights

Location	Wurrundjuri land / Melbourne, Australia
Interests	Scifi, fantasy, board games, hiking, biking, woodworking, activism, climate change, human rights, structural engineering
Pronouns	He/him

Brooks Smith Feb 15

I'm doing some home renovations, and I'm baffled by this one: Why would the bottom 1.2m of an *interior* wall be made of brick? The rest of the house is a pretty straightforward 1948 single storey timber framed structure. The only other brick I've found in this whole building are the two chimneys (lounge and kitchen) and 3 columns from what was once clearly a patio, now an additional room.

I'm a structural engineer, but I'm baffled and curious with this one - why would just the bottom third of an interior wall be made of brick?

Brooks Smith Aug 31, 2025

I'm proud to have today officially become an Australian citizen! I grew up in the US, but have found Australia to have so much more sense of the good of the community - not just the individual - and is both an easier and happier place to live. The citizenship ceremony by Darebin Council emphasised the First Nations welcome and the diversity of cultures, with people from 48 nations today receiving citizenship. Now to go plant our Yam Daisies!