BDQ Local Branch Event in Brisbane
April 14 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A$15.00
Brisbane Branch Meeting
BDQ invites members to attend the upcoming Brisbane Branch Meeting, featuring presentations from our Industry Partners AWS and BERA.
Karl Morby from AWS will present AWS 2026 New Products, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to innovation and product development. The session will explore high-performance, energy-efficient framing solutions for both residential and commercial applications, designed to meet current and future energy requirements.
Victoria Walker and David Walker from BERA will present 7-Star Design in Practice: Lessons from Thousands of Real-World Assessments. This session will share practical insights and key learnings from extensive experience under the new energy efficiency requirements, offering guidance on how designers can successfully integrate 7-star outcomes into their projects with minimal disruption.
Peter Latemore, BDQ’s resident Queenslander design expert, together with Peta Charles, Queenslander planning specialist, will present an engaging session on the intricacies of the classic Queenslander vernacular building. The session will explore how Queenslanders are structurally unique, why these differences matter for designers, and how to better approach renovation and design work on these iconic homes. Expect a lively, interactive presentation filled with imagery, practical insights, and real‑world examples.
Peta will also provide a brief update on upcoming Brisbane City Plan amendments that will affect Queenslander projects.
This is an essential session for emerging designers – and a valuable refresher for anyone working with Queenslander homes across Queensland and northern NSW.
The evening will also include a brief branch meeting and the opportunity to connect with fellow members and industry partners, encouraging discussion, knowledge sharing, and professional networking within the Brisbane design community.
