building design for better queensland communities
Innovative, experienced and practical experts
Shaping Queensland’s built environment
BDQ has been actively supporting and protecting the building design profession since 1990. As the peak body representing Queensland’s building designers, our role is to advocate for our profession and empower our members through education, opportunities and recognition.
Together, we make Queensland communities more innovative, more liveable and more sustainable for all Queenslanders to enjoy.
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News
BDQ Partners with Breezway for Sustainable Building Solutions
Building Design Queensland (BDQ) is excited to announce our newest partnership with Breezway, the leading Australian manufacturer of high-performance and energy-rated Altair Louvre Windows. With over 85 years of experience…
Advocacy Update: QBCC Updates Technical Qualifications for Licensing
Santa has arrived a little early at BDQ and we couldn’t be happier. After nine months of numerous letters to the Minister, meetings with senior Department of Energy and Public…
Upcoming Events
Brisbane Lunch and Learn by Design Matters National
As part of our agreement with Design Matters, BDQ can bring you this fantastic opportunity at DMN-member-prices. An industry-focused session, brought to you by Design Matters, explores how evolving brick…
BDQ Local Branch Event in South West
South West Local Branch Meeting – August 2025 BDQ invites members to attend this month’s Local Branch Meeting, featuring Karl Morby from AWS as our guest presenter. Karl will share…
BDQ Local Branch Event in Mackay
August Branch Meeting + CPD Presentation – Alspec Join us for our August Branch Meeting featuring a CPD Presentation from Alspec. This is a great opportunity for members attending in…