Architect CPD: Adaptive Balcony Design & Building Energy Efficiency

Book a formal CPD for your team and learn how adaptive balcony glazing turns underused outdoor areas into high-performance climate buffers. We cover building energy efficiency, Green Star pathways, and passive design principles, backed by international research and our white paper.

What Your Team Will Learn During the Session:

Building energy efficiency

Fundamentals for multi-residential design

Passive design principles

Applied to balcony planning (orientation, shading, ventilation)

Green Star Pathways

IEQ, daylight, ventilation and energy

Summer overheating trap

Avoiding the summer overheating trap with operable glazing

Global research

Examining global research from a Australian context

What Your Team Will Earn from Completing the CPD Session

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1 Formal CPD Point

Self-directed learning recognised toward annual CPD requirements

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Certificate of Completion

Mapped to the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA)

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Q&A and ongoing design support

A quick Q&A to verify your lerning. And continued support with future projects.

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Backed by Research

Independent international studies (Finland, Spain, Nordic regions, Toronto) show that enclosing balconies with retractable glazing can significantly reduce heating demand, maintain summer comfort through passive ventilation, and enhance liveability—while supporting Green Star outcomes.

Why This Matters

Balconies are a missed sustainability opportunity in most projects.

With retractable glazing, they become part of the building envelope—capturing winter warmth, enabling cross-ventilation in summer, improving acoustic comfort, and supporting Green Star rating outcomes. It’s practical, spec-ready, and ideal for new builds and retrofit projects.

Session Details

CPD Value: 1 Formal CPD point (AACA-aligned)
Duration: 45–60 minutes
Delivery: In-practice or Online
Includes: Certificate, research summary, White Paper (PDF), Q&A and design support