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Architecture in the age of diversity with Hiroyuki Unemori

12 August- 1pm AEST (online)

Design Matters National is excited to have special guest Hiroyuki Unemori, Founder of Award winning UNEMORI ARCHITECTS, share his experiences and knowledge of architecture in the age of diversity. A prime example of this work is “House in Takaoka, ” a stilts house generating from the response to ventilation and humidity. This not to be missed online session will provide attendees an insight into architecture in the age of sustainability to come, that stays close to nature by living in Japan, which is a mature society with an aging and declining population.

DMN Accreditation for Building Designers – A Landmark Event for WA

55 Salvado Rd, Subiaco, WA 6008 18 August 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (AWST)

Professional accreditation plays an integral role in any industry and the implementation of mandatory licensing for Building Designers is essential to the recognition and longevity of the profession. Until Western Australia introduces laws requiring building designers to be licensed, DMN, as Australia’s peak body for building designers has introduced the DMN Building Designer Accreditation program a voluntary accreditation program for members.

Westcoast Annual Building Design Awards

The Raft – Perth WA 5pm onwards

The Annual Building Design Awards will celebrate the best building designers and design students in 2022. Join us as we discover the best in building design from the West Coast of Australia, and celebrate the role it plays in improving lives and communities. The 2022 Annual Building Design Awards will recognise the most talented building designers in residential and non-residential building design; showcase excellence in the use of a range of materials and documentation; and bestow the greatest accolade: The WA Building Design of the Year. What’s Up 01

East coast Annual Building Design Awards

The Timberyard – Port Melbourne 5.30pm onwards

The Annual Building Design Awards will celebrate the best building designers and design students in 2022. The 2022 East Coast Annual Building Design Awards will recognise the most talented building designers in residential and non-residential building design; showcase excellence in the use of a range of materials and documentation; and bestow the greatest accolade: The State Building Designers of the Year and the National Building Designer of the Year.

Mikhaela Lombardozzi

Welcome Mikhaela Lombardozzi

NSW State Manager

Mikhaela Lombardozzi has recently joined DMN as the State Manager for New South Wales. Having worked for 6 years in the property industry, she has had a diverse range of experience including interior design, commercial property management and residential project management. With 8 years’ experience in customer focused roles in both sales and account management, Mikhaela’s professionalism and personable nature is a great asset to DMN and will be very welcomed by our NSW Members and sponsors. and partners.