Bushfire resistant straw house
1,523 views · Published 5 November 2012 · 0:38 · Indexed 9 October 2026
Channel: News Direct · 2012 · Science & Technology
Construction has begun in Victoria on the first bushfire resistant straw house designed by Joost Bakker. The house was designed using sustainable techniques that minimize environmental impact and can withstand bushfire-type temperatures. The house uses straw bale insulation set into a recycled steel frame with magnesium oxide cladding. The straw used in construction was obtained from local oat farmers after harvesting. In tests simulating a major fire front, the house proved to be able to withstand temperatures of over 1000°C.
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