# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sustainable and Resilient Homes with Sam Bowstead – Sustainable Ipswich - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Flood Resilient Homes with Sam Bowstead, Director Resilient Homes Fund, Department of Housing and Public Works Queensland. Join our Sustainable and Resilient Homes workshop series to learn practical ways to create homes that are more sustainable, comfortable and resilient to flooding. Presented by Sam Bowstead from the Resilient Homes Fund, this session will introduce Queensland's updated Design Guidance for Flood Resilient Homes and explore key building and design considerations for properties located in overland flow and riverine flood areas. Ipswich City Council planners will also be available to answer general and property-specific planning questions. In this workshop, participants will: • learn about the Design Guidance for Flood Resilient Homes • discover building and design strategies to improve resilience to future flooding • ask questions during a dedicated Q&A session. Event program 10.00 am - Doors open and opportunity to speak with Ipswich City Council planners 10.30 am - Flood Resilient Design presentation with Sam Bowstead 11.00 am - Q&A session 11.30 am - Discuss property-specific questions with Ipswich City Council planners 12.00 pm - End of workshop Registrations are essential. Please ensure you register a ticket for everyone in your group. This workshop is designed for adults or people over the age of 16. Workshop Series Workshop 1: Resilient home designs with Sam Bowstead. Saturday 24 October 2026, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm. Workshop 2: Sustainable home design with Esther James. Saturday 24 October 2026, 12.30 pm - 1.45 pm. Sustainable Ipswich - To find out about other events happening as part of the 2026 Sustainable Ipswich program, visit https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/About-Council/Initiatives/Sustainable-Ipswich - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/sustainable-and-resilient-homes-with-sam-bowstead-sustainable-ipswich/200030816269610 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Ipswich - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Queens Park Environmental Education Centre - **lat**: -27.617957815012 - **long**: 152.76812647001 - **full address**: Queens Park Environmental Education Centre, 11 Merle Finimore Ave, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia, Ipswich ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sustainable and Resilient Homes with Sam Bowstead – Sustainable Ipswich - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8de35f78a4f49def9ea6d291f1bc1d6ca799fe48c2f2ea3c75d220ae2a781ba9-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1791632349 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sustainable and Resilient Homes with Sam Bowstead - Sustainable Ipswich being held? - **A:** Sustainable and Resilient Homes with Sam Bowstead - Sustainable Ipswich takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Queens Park Environmental Education Centre, 11 Merle Finimore Ave, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia, Ipswich. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sustainable and Resilient Homes with Sam Bowstead - Sustainable Ipswich? - **A:** Sustainable and Resilient Homes with Sam Bowstead - Sustainable Ipswich is organized by Ipswich City Council. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Ipswich City Council's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Ipswich City Council a rating of 3/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Ipswich City Council has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sustainable and Resilient Homes with Sam Bowstead - Sustainable Ipswich is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ipswich, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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