Bushfire-Resistant Housing - Define Phase

Before designing solutions to the impact of bushfires on people and communities, students must first understand in-depth and in detail how bushfires affect people, communities and property.

This set of resources challenges teachers and educators to expand their practice by utilising the design process methodology – an engaging, self-directed learning structure that guides students towards becoming experts so that they can ultimately design solutions that have a positive impact on people and communities.

This lesson guides students through the many and varied factors that contribute to the liveability of a place. They critically evaluate the differing opinions of people who contribute to the design of rural communities and homes. They consider exactly how bushfires impact these things. Students then narrow down these concerns into workable problem statements – questions that make potential solutions manageable and focus student thinking in order to adequately address the needs of the people.