When is a bunker not a bunker? Say hello to fire-resilient homes
The Bushfire Building Council of Australia (BBCA) on Thursday released free architectural drawings, specifications and handbooks that will make it easier, cheaper and faster to build sustainable houses resilient to bushfires, floods, storms, heatwaves and cyclones. READ FULL ARTICLE Written by
Bushfire Building Council launches resilient home project
An NRMA Insurance-backed project aimed at improving the resilience of homes against floods, bushfires and other weather disasters has been launched, offering free architectural drawings, construction specifications and handbook guides. READ FULL ARTICLE
How a bushfire-ravaged NSW community is helping to build disaster-resilient homes
Key points: Lake Conjola residents have helped develop a free, best practice guide to building a disaster resilient home. The group partnered with expert engineers, architects, the local council and an insurance company to put together the free Fortis House handbook. Bushfire Building
The home designs aiming to cut bushfire, flood damage
When bushfires fan down on homes, one problem is the intense heat can crack or break windows or glass doors. READ FULL ARTICLE Written by Liam Walsh Financial Review