Bushfire Planning & Design Blog

When Seth Godin coined the idea of the “purple cow,” he wasn’t talking about livestock, he was talking about ideas. A purple cow is something remarkable: it stands out, provokes curiosity, and makes people stop and think. In bushfire planning, the “purple cow” is the performance-based,...

A Government Focus on Productivity Improvements In light of the recent Federal election win by Labour, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has placed increasing emphasis on “productivity improvements” as a way to strengthen Australia’s economy, lift wages, and make growth more sustainable. While often...

In the world of building and construction, ensuring compliance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) is essential to achieving safe, functional, and sustainable new development and structures. This is particularly critical for landuse planning and buildings in bushfire-prone areas, where...

In NSW, planning and building requirements for new development on Bushfire Prone Land have been in force since 1989 with the release of Circular C10 Planning in Fire Prone Areas issued by the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning in 1989. This was followed by the first version of Planning...