Bushfire-Resistant Housing - Research Phase

In order to create practical solutions that effectively address the impact of bushfires on people and property, students must become informed and gain a detailed understanding of the research and ideas already being implemented in the real world.

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 consideration of a variety of bushfire-resistant housing principles. It directs their thinking and independent research towards existing ideas of real-world scientists, engineers and designers working in this space, inspiring and informing students about potential solutions and how to implement them effectively as well as the potential limitations of these solutions. By the end of this stage students will have a clear picture of what works and what doesn’t and have a solid foundation for designing solutions going forward.