THURS 20 AUGUST | CPD + WORKSHOP - DESIGNING SMARTER: EFFICIENT & ECONOMICAL DESIGN FOR RENOVATION, REUSE & HERITAGE HOMES

THURS 20 AUGUST - CPD + WORKSHOP - DESIGNING SMARTER: EFFICIENT & ECONOMICAL DESIGN FOR RENOVATION, REUSE & HERITAGE HOMES

THURS 20 AUGUST | CPD + WORKSHOP - DESIGNING SMARTER: EFFICIENT & ECONOMICAL DESIGN FOR RENOVATION, REUSE & HERITAGE HOMES

Date: Thursday 20 August 2026

Time: 9am - 12pm AEST (3hrs)

Location: Zoom

CPD Points: 3 Formal Points

Cost: ArchiTeam Members - FREE / RAA Members $47 / ACA Members $47 / Non-Members $59 / Students $25 (No CPD Points)

Overview:

With rising construction costs and an increasing focus on sustainability, architects are under greater pressure to deliver projects that maximise value while making the most of existing buildings.

This session explores practical design strategies for renovation, adaptive reuse and heritage homes, focusing on how thoughtful planning and early design decisions can improve project outcomes while reducing cost, waste and construction complexity. Through built case studies and real project examples, participants will examine approaches to retaining existing building fabric, balancing heritage with contemporary living, designing for future adaptability and identifying where investment delivers the greatest value.

Whether working on heritage-listed homes or contemporary renovations, this session provides practical insights into creating architecture that is efficient, economical and enduring.

Speakers:

Dylan Farquhar | Alwyn Projects James Lesh | Heritage Workshop Ben Duverger | Victorian Stonemasons Co-Operative Jennifer McMaster | Trias Studio

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Apply strategies that improve the efficiency and economic performance of renovation and heritage projects.
Identify opportunities to retain and reuse existing buildings to reduce cost, waste and embodied carbon.
Balance heritage significance with contemporary design and client requirements.
Design adaptable residential environments that provide long-term value and flexibility.
Understand how early design decisions can improve buildability and project outcomes.

AACA competencies (2021-NSCA)

Project Initiation and Conceptual Design

Evaluating existing buildings and identifying opportunities for retention, reuse and adaptation.
Developing design responses that balance heritage, sustainability, functionality and budget.

Detailed Design and Documentation

Designing for construction efficiency and coordination.
Responding appropriately to the opportunities and constraints of existing buildings.

Practice Management and Professional Conduct

Advising clients on value-based design decisions.

( PC24, PC29, PC37, PC43, PC3)

FAQ

I won't be able to make it to the session, or might miss part of it, will there be a recording that I can catch up on?

Yes, there will be a recording. All registered attendees will receive a link to view it the following week alongside their CPD quiz to receive points. For anyone who isn't registered, it will be made available on CPD Online in a month's time.

How do I get my CPD points?

A CPD quiz will be sent alongside the session recording which you can complete. The quiz will be open for 2 weeks. Certificates will be sent out to those who have completed the quiz after it is closed. Please ensure to check your junk emails

I no longer wish to attend the session, can I cancel my booking?

Yes, you can cancel and receive a refund by going to your Humanitix Order Confirmation email > Manage Order > Refund/Cancel.

I have a specific question for the speaker / panel. How do I ask it prior to the event?

You can send it to admin@architeam.net.au and the office will pass it on for you.

More Info:

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Formal CPD points will only be issued on completion of any written requirements. Attending the session alone will not earn you formal CPD points. ArchiTeam reserves the right to alter the dates, speakers or venue of an event. Cancellations or refunds must be requested 48 hours prior to the event, no refunds will be given after this time. People attending in replace of a member must pay the difference for non member pricing. Start and end times are an estimation.

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