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Building Designers Association of Australia

A Building Designer puts many years of practical design experience into taking and shaping your brief to a final concept.

The principle purpose of Building Designers Association of Australia is to be recognised as a leading professional design force in the building industry. Building Designers Australia consists of a dedicated group of professionals who design and document building projects throughout Australia. Building Designers Australia is a mature and active association which enjoys a high level of respect from

the public, manufacturers and all levels of government. Building Designer Association of Australia represents the interests, standards and professional development of Building Designers in every state and territory of Australia. Members are bound by a Code of Ethics and encouraged to operate at the highest professional level at all times. The Association encourages design excellence from its members and promotes the benefits of good building design to the public. Building Designers Australia is active in the development of education and training standards relevant to the building design profession and is now recognised by governments and educational institutions as the leading professional body for building designers.

19/08/2026

A coastal facade done well. Austral Bricks in Neutral Dove anchors this considered material palette. Thank you Bricks

17/08/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL BUILDING DESIGNERS DAY!

Today, 18 August, we celebrate building designers across Australia and around the world.

Every day, building designers transform ideas into places that become our homes, workplaces and communities.

Today is an opportunity to recognise the creativity, knowledge, innovation and dedication behind the profession - and the people who make it happen.

The Building Designers Association of Australia is incredibly proud to represent our building design community and celebrate the contribution our members make to Australia's built environment.

We want to see what you are designing!

Share a project you are proud of, a site visit, your team, your latest design or simply tell us what being a building designer means to you.

Tag the Building Designers Association of Australia so we can celebrate and share your work.

Today is your day - Happy International Building Designers Day!

12/08/2026

Your map to Festival week in Canberra Oct 22-25 2026 - Book now - https://bdaa.com.au/EventDetail?EventKey=FOD2026

11/08/2026

Thursday 27 August: James Hardie Principal Partner Report - *https://bdaa.com.au/EventDetail?EventKey=JHAUG26

07/08/2026

A beautiful example of what considered detailing can achieve. This Pascoe Vale project by Melbourne Cladding Systems shows how the Hebel wall system handles curved forms for a clean, seamless finish. Custom architectural details like these are exactly what our members love to explore. Thank you to CSR Hebel for sharing such inspiring work.

30/07/2026

The small details make a big difference when you are building or renovating. Helpful guidance from Lysaght Australia on managing water around exterior features. Thank you for supporting building designers with practical, well made solutions.

29/07/2026

Explore the eight modern home styles from the James Hardie Modern Homes Forecast 2026.

Be inspired by eight popular, enduring and emerging modern home styles reimagined for 2026, each refined to reflect how Australians live, build and renovate today. From the playful optimism of Mid-Century Modern to the restorative calm of Japandi, the Looks offer a blueprint for homes designed to support contemporary living.

Explore now: https://www.jameshardie.com.au/modern-homes-forecast/2026

Thank you to James Hardie for supporting building designers across Australia.

30/06/2026

Design deserves to be seen from the outside in.

The latest edition of By Design Magazine - Exteriors 2026 is here, showcasing the projects, ideas and innovations shaping Australia's built environment.

Inside you'll discover inspiring residential projects, practical design insights, emerging exterior trends and the materials, details and thinking behind exceptional building design. Whether you're a building designer, architect, thermal performance assessor or simply passionate about great design, this edition is packed with inspiration and professional insight.

Best of all, it's FREE to read.

Download your copy today via the BDAA website.

30/06/2026

Design Exteriors 2026 is here and it’s FREE!

Discover the latest edition of By Design Magazine, created for building designers, architects, and industry professionals who are shaping the future of Australia’s built environment.

In this issue, explore:
→ Inspiring residential and commercial exterior projects
→ Innovative façade and cladding solutions
→ Climate-responsive and site-sensitive design strategies
→ Material selections that balance durability, performance and aesthetics
→ Practical insights from leading designers and industry experts

As exterior design continues to evolve, Design Exteriors 2026 showcases projects and ideas that demonstrate how thoughtful design can enhance both the built environment and everyday living. The publication continues BDAA’s commitment to sharing knowledge, innovation, and design excellence across the industry.

30/06/2026

NCC 2025 does not just update clauses.

It also updates the technical standards sitting underneath the code.

→ NCC 2025 incorporates 36 new, amended or revised Australian Standards.

→ AS 4055 for housing wind loads has been updated to align with AS/NZS 1170.2.

→ AS 1926.1 for swimming pool safety barriers has been revised and adopted by reference.

→ AS 5346 introduces a new Deemed to Satisfy pathway for EIFS systems under Part H1 Structure.

→ AS 1668.2 covering mechanical ventilation has also been updated and referenced.

For building designers and assessors, these changes affect far more than compliance checklists.

Structure, cladding, ventilation and pool safety requirements have all shifted beneath the surface.

The standards floor has moved, and standard details may need to move with it.

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Monday	10am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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