19 MAR Various Perth Locations, 9:00 AM 2 day/s till Registration closes Perth Design Week - A vibrant celebration of design returns From March 14th to 21st, join us at venues across Perth city for a week-long exploration of creativity and innovation. This initiative, spearheaded by architect Sandy Anghie and designer David Smith, brings together a diverse array of design-based organisations, including us, Design Matters National, in a collaborative effort to showcase the very best of West Australian design. DMN has once again curated a high-value program featuring our very own members who make up the creme-de-la-creme of WA design talent. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of Perth's thriving design scene! |
21 MAR Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 6:00 PM 1 day/s till Registration closes VIC Planning: Second Dwellings We’re excited to announce an upcoming event that promises to be of significant interest to professionals operating within Victoria. This session will delve into the recent modifications made to the Victorian Planning Scheme, focusing on the newly introduced 'small second dwelling' provisions. These changes represent a pivotal shift in the planning landscape, offering new opportunities and considerations for developers, architects, and planners alike. Understanding these amendments is crucial for anyone involved in the Victorian property sector, as they may impact future projects and development strategies. |
HERO Whole of Home Live Q&A Following on from the NatHERS hosted HERO Whole of Home webinar, come along and join us for a live Q&A where you'll be able to get clarification on any aspects of HERO Whole of Home modelling and optimisation tips. |
13 APR ONLINE (AEDT) 8:30 AM Registrations Closing Soon! Contract Administration Workshop Presented by Geoff Hoare for Building Designers who are interested in confidently offering Contract Administration as an add-on service. Learn to manage and administer standard form building contracts. Develop administrative and reporting system to manage a building contract on behalf of a client. |
17 APR Online Zoom 12:00 PM Registrations Closing Soon! Making 7-star possible with James Hardie The 2022 National Construction Code (NCC) requires all new Australian homes to meet a minimum energy efficiency rating of 7 stars, under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS). More energy-efficient homes mean more comfortable homes, which use less energy, marking a significant step forward in designing dwellings with climate front-of-mind. |
18 APR ONLINE (AEDT) 1:00 PM Registrations Closing Soon! Assessor Upskill Now Masterclass In this four hour, live and interactive online course hosted by some of the best in the industry, participants will refine their skills in efficiently identifying, extracting and modelling elements of a typical contemporary dwelling with ease and efficiency. |
The Healthy Home What makes a building material ‘healthy’? Building materials play a pivotal role in the health and wellbeing of the people that live and work in a building, as well as the environment. Labels like ‘recycled’ don’t necessarily equate to ‘healthy’. Materials chosen for their thermal properties may not be the healthiest choices for individuals and our planet. |
Practice Note EE04 and NCC 2022 - Unpacked and Explained Take a deep dive into VBA Practice Note EE04 with Tony Isaacs to learn about the implications of meeting the upcoming 7 star criteria for Alterations and Additions in Victoria. Join us for this 90 minute insightful and enlightening webinar followed by live Q&A so all your questions and concerns can be addressed. |
FirstRate5 LIVE: Modelling Class 2 Multi-Dwelling Projects Eight hours (2 x 4 hours) of small group interactive FirstRate5 training... live online. Learn how to ace modelling multi-dwelling projects in FirstRate5 in this two part live online tutorial series with QA Master, David Canciello. |