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A resource provides information on measures that can improve the resilience of households during a disaster or adverse weather event.
House tour of a fireproof mountain home
Video of an architect-designed house in the Blue Mountains that showcases exceptional bushfire resilience.
The home is built beyond the standard Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) code for the location. It emphases sustainability and thermal efficiency. The video shows how fire-responsive design can result in a beautiful and functional family home. It features the use of:
- non-combustible material
- smart use of timber for internal framing
- strategic landscaping to mitigate bushfire risks
- rainwater collection systems.
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Australia by Design: Architecture
Audience
Homeowner
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No
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No
Suitablity for Other Hazards
Storm
Complexity
Pictorial and detailed design info
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