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This document complements Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia publication Houses for Bushfire-prone Sites (TN 66). The latter contains useful information on the nature of bushfire attack, retrofitting existing houses for bushfire defence, and landscaping to improve building safety in bushfires. This document is intended for use by any one involved in the design and construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas including building designers, architects, builders, local authorities, developers and owners. Click here to access Briefing 10 |
The Sustainability Medal for advances in sustainable use of concrete was awarded to CCAA at the 2009 Awards for Excellence in Concrete, hosted by the Concrete Institute of Australia (CIA) in Sydney last month. The award was given for CCAA’s work in developing and publishing Climate-Responsive House Design with Concrete, a comprehensive guide that examines the role of concrete in sustainable house design. Climate-Responsive House Design with Concrete is available as a free download, Click here to access this Award winning guide. |
