Building Designers Association of Australia

Building Designers Association of Australia A Building Designer puts many years of practical design experience into taking and shaping your brief to a final concept.

The principle purpose of Building Designers Association of Australia is to be recognised as a leading professional design force in the building industry. Building Designers Australia consists of a dedicated group of professionals who design and document building projects throughout Australia. Building Designers Australia is a mature and active association which enjoys a high level of respect from

the public, manufacturers and all levels of government. Building Designer Association of Australia represents the interests, standards and professional development of Building Designers in every state and territory of Australia. Members are bound by a Code of Ethics and encouraged to operate at the highest professional level at all times. The Association encourages design excellence from its members and promotes the benefits of good building design to the public. Building Designers Australia is active in the development of education and training standards relevant to the building design profession and is now recognised by governments and educational institutions as the leading professional body for building designers.

Happy International Building Designers Day – 18 August!Today we celebrate the incredible talent, passion and vision of b...
18/08/2025

Happy International Building Designers Day – 18 August!

Today we celebrate the incredible talent, passion and vision of building designers across Australia. Your creativity shapes our homes, strengthens our communities, and leaves a lasting mark on the built environment.

We’d love to see your celebrations! Post your photos, stories or projects. Whether it’s a team lunch, your best work, or simply taking a moment to reflect, tag us so we can reshare. Let’s make this a day to remember for our building design community.

With over 30 award categories, the National Design Awards is designed to recognise every kind of building design excelle...
03/07/2025

With over 30 award categories, the National Design Awards is designed to recognise every kind of building design excellence. Whether your project is new or adapted, conceptual or built, there is a place for it to be seen!

Look to last year’s winner of the Heritage Buildings and Adaptive Reuse category for inspiration. Art House by Joel Etherington of DeBu Studios gave a heritage-listed Art Deco home a new chapter through two curved additions, designed to contrast and complement the original form.

The design used soft materials, sculptural profiles and framed views to honour what was already there, while confidently introducing something new. Inside and out, the home balances old character with a fresh approach to space and light.

Entries close this Sunday 6 July at midnight. If you need help completing your entry, our team is here to support you.

Enter now at bdaa.awardsplatform.com

Let your work be seen!!

Curious about how Weathertex products could support your next project? Whether you're exploring aesthetic applications, ...
02/07/2025

Curious about how Weathertex products could support your next project?

Whether you're exploring aesthetic applications, fire compliance, or sustainable design, this is your chance to learn directly from the source.

Join us for a live 30-minute Q and A with on Monday 7 July from 3.30 to 4.00 PM AEST. This session offers you the opportunity to ask anything Weathertex-related, from product performance and technical specs to how their solutions can align with your design goals.

Even if you don’t have a specific question, we encourage all members to attend. Listening in can be just as valuable. You might walk away with insights or answers to questions you hadn’t even thought to ask.

This is a free session for members and includes half an informal CPD point.

Registration is essential. Register via the events page on our website now!

With the award entries closing Sunday, we thought we would give you some more inspo! Look no further than ‘Bliss’ by Mic...
02/07/2025

With the award entries closing Sunday, we thought we would give you some more inspo!

Look no further than ‘Bliss’ by Michael Ross of Michael and Ruysch Building Design.

This winning project was one of last year’s most memorable new home entries. The striking curved form, seamless indoor-outdoor connection and sculptural void made it as joyful as its name suggests!

There is still time to submit your own work. With over 30 categories to enter into, whether it is a new build, renovation, documentation or student concept design, the National Design Awards celebrates the full scope of building design excellence across Australia.

Set aside a few hours tomorrow to complete your submission and step into the weekend knowing it is done. And if you are waiting on content, facing platform challenges or just unsure about a section, reach out. We are here to help and will do our best to support you.

Enter now: https://bdaa.awardsplatform.com

Let your work be seen!

The 2025 National Design Awards close this Sunday at midnight. That means just five days left to put your project forwar...
02/07/2025

The 2025 National Design Awards close this Sunday at midnight. That means just five days left to put your project forward.

No matter the scale, stage or style, we want to see what you have been working on. With categories covering everything from residential to documentation, sustainable design to student work, there is a place for every kind of excellence.

Set aside a few hours tomorrow afternoon and step into the weekend knowing your submission is complete! And if you are waiting on a final image or need help navigating the platform, reach out. We are here to support you and will work with you to ensure your entry gets through seamlessly.

Need inspiration? Look to L’Arc Maison by Jake French of Shire Building Design. A thoughtful addition to a sandstone cottage, this winning project responded to a steep site with confidence, care and restraint. It showed how considered design can connect with context and still stand out.

Start your submission here: https://bdaa.awardsplatform.com

This is your moment to be recognised!

Nine days to go until entries close for the 2025 National Design Awards.This is your opportunity to share your work, bui...
27/06/2025

Nine days to go until entries close for the 2025 National Design Awards.

This is your opportunity to share your work, build your profile, and be recognised by peers, clients, and the broader industry. Whether your project is big or small, residential or commercial, conceptual or complete—there’s a category for it.

We want to celebrate the full scope of Australian building design, and that means seeing the work of our members and wider design community represented.

Entries close at midnight on Sunday 6th July.
Visit bdaa.awardsplatform.com to start your submission.

If you need help or have questions, the BDAA team is here to support you. Let’s get your entry across the line.

Less than three weeks left to enter the 2025 BDAA National Design Awards!Submissions close on July 6.Don’t miss your cha...
16/06/2025

Less than three weeks left to enter the 2025 BDAA National Design Awards!
Submissions close on July 6.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special evening, connect with peers, and showcase your best work from the past year.

The awards will be announced at our black-tie Gala on November 1 on the Sunshine Coast, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible night of connection, celebration, and recognition of outstanding work across the industry.

We look forward to seeing all your entries and celebrating everyone’s hard work and exceptional designs!

Submit your entries now at: https://bdaa.awardsplatform.com/

Podcast Episode 5: "Why Better Windows Make Better Walls – Looking at the Impact of Window Performance on Overall Wall I...
12/06/2025

Podcast Episode 5: "Why Better Windows Make Better Walls – Looking at the Impact of Window Performance on Overall Wall Insulation Values"

Join us for the next episode of the BDAA Podcast Sustainable Design Conversations at 1pm AEST on 18th June 2025.

Host Kirstie Wulf will be joined by Tom Hughes, Building Designer and Certified Passive House Consultant, for an engaging discussion on how smarter window choices can significantly influence wall insulation performance and overall home efficiency.

This free live episode will explore how windows contribute to healthier, more comfortable, and energy-efficient buildings—highlighting their role beyond aesthetics.

Ideal for BDAA members, building designers, and sustainability-focused professionals. Attendees are eligible to claim one informal CPD point.

Register to be part of the conversation:
https://bdaa.com.au/EventDetail?EventKey=SDCEP5

The Building Designers Association of Australia ACT Chapter is holding a special discussion and presentation at Winn...
10/06/2025

The Building Designers Association of Australia ACT Chapter is holding a special discussion and presentation at Winnings Showroom - JUNE 11th at 1.00pm.

A FREE Event for BDAA members please join us for a collaborative and open discussion on new policy outcomes for the ACT. Plus there will also be a presentation from Andrew Remely on the importance of Marketing and SEO.

Date: June 11th, 2025

Time: 1pm - 2:30pm.

Venue: Winnings Showroom, 80 Giles Street, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

Register today at: https://bdaa.com.au/EventDetail?EventKey=ACT202506E

The Building Designers Association of Australia invites you to join us next Tuesday, 10 June, 2025 at 1PM AEST for a for...
04/06/2025

The Building Designers Association of Australia invites you to join us next Tuesday, 10 June, 2025 at 1PM AEST for a formal online webinar with Andrew Savage from on Building Sustainably with Timber.

This important CPD session will explore the environmental and design benefits of using sustainably sourced timber in construction. As one of the most environmentally friendly materials available, timber plays a crucial role in creating carbon-conscious buildings that meet today’s sustainability standards.

Andrew Savage, Business Development Manager at Weathertex, brings over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Since joining Weathertex in 2018, he has supported architects, designers, and developers across all stages of the construction cycle. Andrew is a passionate industry presenter and a strong advocate for sustainable building materials.

Attendees will earn 1 formal CPD point and gain insights into:
• The benefits of sustainable construction products
• How timber stores energy and functions as a renewable resource
• The carbon cycle and how timber compares to other cladding materials
• CLT use in Australia
• Sustainability certifications and the risks of greenwashing
• Understanding the difference between EPDs and LCAs
• How Australia ranks globally in sustainable practices

Register today via the BDAA events page: https://bdaa.com.au/EventDetail?EventKey=FORMW6

The BDAA are thrilled to announce the National Conference 2025. The two-day immersive and important industry event will ...
03/06/2025

The BDAA are thrilled to announce the National Conference 2025. The two-day immersive and important industry event will be held as part of the National Festival of Design on the Sunshine Coast Queensland on Oct 30 - Nov 1

Centred on the essential conversation of "From Shortage to Solution: Shaping Australia's Housing Future", this year's conference will feature;
• Leading Industry Keynotes
• Interactive Panel Discussion
• Codes and Regulations Forum
• Accredited Workshops
• Product Displays and Installations
• Business Support Workshops across Marketing, AI, Legal, Time Management and more

Registrations are now open for events across the festival, and we hope you can join us for this industry leading event.

Visit our website for more information or to secure your spot today.
www.nationalfestivalofdesign.com.au

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