2026
Using water-based protection to shield homes from bushfire heat and embers
This project
explores a design solution aimed at reducing the risk of homes being destroyed
during bushfires through the use of a water-based protective structure. The
design focuses on creating a system that can shield an entire home from extreme
heat, airborne embers, and direct flame exposure by using water as an active
protective element. The project will investigate how such a structure could
function in real bushfire conditions, including feasibility, shape, materials,
and integration with residential buildings in high-risk Australian
environments.