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.
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News
BDQ Partners with Breezway for Sustainable Building Solutions
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…
Advocacy Update: QBCC Updates Technical Qualifications for Licensing
Santa has arrived a little early at BDQ and we couldn’t be happier. After nine months of numerous letters to the Minister, meetings with senior Department of Energy and Public…
Upcoming Events
Brisbane Branch Meeting September 2024
Join the Brisbane Branch for an engaging presentation by our partner, Breezway, titled Energy Management of a Naturally Ventilated Indoor Environment. This session will delve into the critical role windows…
Member Development Presentation – September 2024
Presentation Overview Exactly what does a surveyor do on-site, what “products” do the different surveyors produce, what are some of the variations between the way surveyors do things, and most…
The Origin Of Steel & Its Future In A Low Carbon World (With Lysaght) Sept 2024
Presentation Overview Steel has been an elemental material in construction since the 1800’s, but how much do modern day designers know about the products back story? With an increased focus…