Karri Fire House has been publicised extensively throughout Australia and globally, for the innovative use of materials and bushfire design features. Designed for a professional fire fighter and his wife, it has been made using non-combustible materials, which exceeded the fire rating required.

The simplicity of the floor plan was curated for the family so that it would adapt and flex over time and lifecycles. Fluid but private connections between inside and outside, allow the client to experience the closeness of the forest that encumbers this daring forever house.

Karri Fire House was awarded a Commendation Award at the State Architecture Awards, by the Australian Institute of Architects.

PUBLICATIONS:

The Australian | Newspaper
[How did this house survive an inferno?]
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/keep-the-home-fires-from-burning/news-story/b36739e5525649d28e26cfce9aa1deae

ABC News | Television feature
[Bushfire destruction fuels rethink of how to build safer houses]
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-29/houses-need-to-be-built-to-withstand-bushfires/11809934

The Guardian | Newspaper
[Bushfire-proof houses are affordable and look good]
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/feb/09/bushfire-proof-houses-black-saturday-innovations

Architectural Record | Magazine
[Designing for Wildfires]
https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14442-interview-with-ian-weir

Architecture and Design | Magazine
[Addressing a 'national problem' Karri Fire House]
https://www.ovga.vic.gov.au

Architectural Record | Interview
[Wildfire Adapted Design]
https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13327-continuing-education-wildfire-adapted-design#CEU

PHOTOGRAPHER:

Andrew Halsall Photography