27 JUL Online, Online 11:00 AM 2 day/s till Registration closes Hydronic Heat Pumps - Proposed Changes to the NCC & VBA Reg Presented by Sam Frost from Stiebel Eltron, a German company committed to delivering sustainable, energy efficient hot water, heating and ventilation solutions. Sam will discuss how Stiebel Eltron helps futureproof homes and offices. |
28 JUL Online, Perth 2:00 PM 2 day/s till Registration closes Design WA | Key Changes to WA R-Codes - Information session This information session will be run by Design WA planners Janine Egan (A/Planning Director) and Lawrence Man (Senior Planner).  The session will provide an overview of the key changes (street and lot boundary setbacks, garages and carports, outdoor living area etc.) that help simplify assessment and address common ‘triggers’ for single house development applications. It will also include clarification of queries that have been raised by building designers in the past few weeks. |
29 JUL Online, ONLINE (AWST) 10:00 AM 3 day/s till Registration closes Design Narratives in Hotels: enhancing guest experience Join internationally renowned Interior Architect Nic Graham on a journey discovering some of the most incredible hotel designs in the world. A once in a life time opportunity of inspiration and visual genius. |
30 JUL ONLINE (AEST) 11:00 AM 5 day/s till Registration closes Introducing the Draft Built Environment AAP The Victorian Government has recently published seven draft Climate Change Adaptation Actions Plans (AAPs) for public consultation and these include the draft AAP for the Built Environment system. This system encompasses cities, buildings, urban spaces, and infrastructure, including energy infrastructure and services. |
3 AUG ONLINE (AEST) 11:00 AM Registrations Closing Soon! Stop Losing Sleep Over Clients’ Construction Budgets ProCalc’s Richard Armstrong presents client management techniques that foster professional, accountable & decisive client behaviour throughout your design process. Easily manage client budget expectations without stress. Learn this proven, simple methodology developed from a recent study of 200 Australian design professionals best daily practices. |
5 AUG Pall Mall’s GPO Bendigo, Bendigo 5:00 PM Registrations Closing Soon! Bendigo Happy Hour Networking It’s been over a year since DMN’s last local get-together so we’re looking forward to bringing old and new Members together for this casual event. |
16 AUG Online - Zoom 10:00 AM Hurry! Limited Places Remaining Online: HERO Introductory Workshop HERO Software - Introductory Workshop – Join subject matter expert Matthew Graham and HERO developer Nick Bishop in an intensive workshop tailored for those using or considering using HERO. This interactive session provides technical guidance and capability in proficient use of this software. Participation attracts 9.0 NatHERS Technical CPD points |
18 AUG ONLINE (AEST) 10:00 AM Hurry! Limited Places Remaining Online: FirstRate5 Intermediate Workshop This four-hour workshop is tailored for those using FirstRate5 v5.3, follows on from the Introductory workshop. Whilst the first workshop covered the basics of a domestic rating, the Intermediate will cover some additional modelling topics, including: Your next door neighbour. How to work smarter. Keeping a roof over your head. Not in my courtyard. To zone, or not to zone? Analytics tab. More top tips. Can you split this? Complex errors highlighted from Design Matters National audits. |
19 AUG ONLINE (AEST) 12:00 PM Registrations Closing Soon! TPA Meet-up & Scorecard Update The Residential Efficiency Scorecard, run by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, in the Victorian Government, is a unique program providing an energy star rating for homes. |
Melbourne Networking Join us at Stiebel Eltron's Melbourne Showroom for networking, and hear from an industry leader in Hydronic heating space presenting on radiators and floor heating, etc.. Learn all about hydronic heat pumps from Stiebel Eltron and after the presentation, enjoy food and drinks and networking. |
How We Can Build Australia’s Future 7 Star Homes In 2022, new 7 Star Minimum Energy Efficiency Regulations are due to be introduced for homes throughout Australia. This presentation will discuss the results of a recent detailed research investigation examining a variety of practical measures to meet the 7-Star NatHERS performance band in the major climate zones in Australia. |
2 SEP Casa De Playa, Mornington 5:00 PM Mornington Happy Hour Networking It’s a long time between networking drinks for DMN Members on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula so we’re getting the band back together for Happy Hour at a tapas bar on Mornington’s main drag at 5-7PM, and we’d love to see you there. |
7 SEP Online, ONLINE (AEST) 12:00 PM Behind the Scenes with K-STUDIO Developed by Athens architecture practice K-STUDIO, Dexamenes was named Ultimate Winner of the 2021 AHEAD Global awards. K-STUDIO is a design practice rooted in Architecture with a creative studio of 60 architects and interior designers based in central Athens. |
Sustainability action plans for BD & Construction The #constructiondeclares movement has gone global and it’s now more important than ever that we not only declare we’re facing a climate and bio-diversity emergency, but that we’re also taking meaningful action to make transformational change in our industry. |
Behind the scenes with 2BScene Design 2BScene Design’s Luciano Bologna won the Design Matters National Building Design Award for best New House Over $3M in 2020. His winning project, ‘Undulating Cubes’, is an iconic, statement home on a large property in Melbourne’s suburbs which, Luciano says, was inspired by playing with a range of differently-sized cubes. Come behind the scenes and find out more about his creative process and the intricacies of this amazing design. |
Behind the Scenes with Planet Architecture Victorian-based Architect Marie Carrel, from Planet Architecture, embraces a sustainable approach to architecture. Marie’s vision is to deliver sustainable design and information services widely to accelerate the rate of change towards sustainability. |