building design for better queensland communities

Innovative, experienced and practical experts

Shaping Queensland’s built environment

BDQ has been actively supporting and protecting the building design profession since 1990. As the peak body representing Queensland’s building designers, our role is to advocate for our profession and empower our members through education, opportunities and recognition.

Together, we make Queensland communities more innovative, more liveable and more sustainable for all Queenslanders to enjoy.

Our Values

We advocate for our profession and our members, seeking to influence government policy.

We promote the value of our profession to the wider community.

We empower our members through ongoing professional development.

We encourage our members to make our built environment better.

We stand together to make a positive impact on our community.

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News

BDQ Partners with Breezway for Sustainable Building Solutions

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Building Design Queensland (BDQ) is excited to announce our newest partnership with Breezway, the leading Australian manufacturer of high-performance and energy-rated Altair Louvre Windows. With over 85 years of experience…

Upcoming Events

CPD Masterclass with Weathertex

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Building a Healthier Home – Online Learning with Weathertex Join BDQ and our industry partner Weathertex for an informative online learning session focused on creating healthier, more sustainable homes. Explore…

BDQ Local Branch Event in South West

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South West Branch Meeting Join us for our upcoming branch meeting! We’ll be hearing from Ed Johnson, General Manager Planning and Development at Toowoomba Regional Council, who will respond to…

BDQ Local Event in Sunshine Coast

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Join us at Sunshine Coast Branch Meeting Come with us on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at The Brightwater Tavern, Mountain Creek. The session will…

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