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BDQ Local Branch Event in Sunshine Coast
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Brightwater Hotel, Freshwater St, Mountain Creek, Brightwater Hotel, Freshwater St, Mountain Creek, Australia
BDQ Sunshine Coast Branch Meeting
Join us for the upcoming Sunshine Coast Branch Meeting, featuring a presentation from BDQ Major Partner James Hardie. Discover innovative solutions and design approaches that enhance performance, style, and compliance in modern building design.
We’ll also open the floor for a discussion with our State Award winners (if available), as they share insights and inspiration from their award-winning projects.
This is a great opportunity to connect with local designers, exchange ideas, and stay informed on the latest in building design.

Online CPD Masterclass with James Hardie
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event via Zoom
NATHERS 7-STAR COMPLIANCE: Principles & Practices for Energy-Efficient Homes
OverviewJoin us for a formal CPD session presented by Nikitas Smirnios from our Major Partner James Hardie, exploring practical strategies to achieve NATHERS 7-star compliance in residential design.
This session will provide a comprehensive look at how passive design principles — including orientation, shading, insulation, and ventilation — can be effectively applied to enhance thermal performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort while meeting national regulatory standards.
Nikitas will also demonstrate how design choices such as window placement, wall construction, and material selection impact overall energy outcomes across Australia’s diverse climate zones.
Learning OutcomesBy the end of this session, participants will:– Understand the NatHERS 7-star rating system, including its regulatory framework, compliance pathways, and performance benchmarks for residential buildings.– Identify and apply core passive design principles — orientation, shading, insulation, thermal mass, and natural ventilation — to optimise building performance.– Evaluate how design decisions such as window placement, wall type, and colour reflectivity influence thermal comfort and efficiency in different climate zones.– Incorporate climate-responsive design strategies aligned with Australia’s eight NatHERS climate zones to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient homes.
