CPD Masterclass with James Hardie
June 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free
James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2025
Join us for the James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2025, the second annual report presentation that unveils the emerging trends shaping contemporary Australian home design. Tailored for homeowners and trade professionals, this session blends expert insights, research, and advanced AI to forecast the future of modern housing.
Discover how key global and local influences are redefining residential architecture and learn how to apply these insights to real-world projects. This year’s forecast focuses on eight enduring and emerging home styles, and the lifestyle shifts driving their evolution—including efficiency, wellbeing, flexibility, and resilience.
What You’ll Learn:
– The impact of STEEP (Societal, Technological, Environmental, Economic, and Political) trends on Australian housing.
– Four lifestyle themes shaping future-focused design strategies.
– Practical approaches to improving affordability, sustainability, adaptability, and wellness in home design.
– How to apply findings to enhance client consultations, material choices, and design decisions.
Architect Competencies Addressed:
– PC 18: Creative design thinking and critical evaluation.
– PC 25: Integrating architectural theory and history into concept design.
– PC 28: Applying sciences and research to optimise design performance.
– PC 39: Understanding how materials and systems affect design outcomes..