Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To advance the building design profession through accreditation, education, and advocacy – supporting our members to deliver ethical, innovative, and energy efficient buildings that are sustainable, resilient, and fit for purpose. We promote design excellence and global best practice to shape liveable communities.

At the Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA), we are committed to elevating the building design and thermal performance professions through a unified focus on advocacy, education, and professional excellence. We champion a forward-thinking community dedicated to creating sustainable, and high-quality built environments across Australia.

Recognised as Australia’s Leading National Peak Body for building design and thermal performance professionals, the BDAA is proud to hold the title of Australia’s No. 1 Trusted Association. This prestigious recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to our members’ growth and success and our influence on the industry’s future.

Through equipping our members with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive, we aim to collectively lead the industry toward a more sustainable and prosperous future for all Australians.

Together, we are shaping a better-built environment.

 

Our Vision

Advancing global recognition of the Building Design profession

We envisage a future where Building Designers and thermal performance professionals are nationally empowered, internationally respected, and recognised as essential leaders in shaping the built environment. Our vision is to see Australian design capability showcased on the world stage, where innovation, sustainability, and professional integrity set the benchmark for global best practice.

Through strengthened accreditation, progressive education, and strategic advocacy, we aspire to elevate the influence and authority of the profession, positioning building designers at the forefront of industry reform, policy development, and sustainable construction outcomes. Our ambition is simple yet far reaching, to ensure the world acknowledges the vital role our profession plays in building communities that are durable, efficient, liveable, and prepared for the future.

Together we advance, together we define the future of design.