Better by design: Culture at the heart of remote housing in the Northern Territory
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Title
Better by design: Culture at the heart of remote housing in the Northern Territory
Subject
Wilya Janta, an Aboriginal non-profit, is collaborating with CSIRO to build culturally sensitive homes in Tennant Creek. The project integrates traditional customs and values, focusing on energy efficiency and thermal comfort. The initiative aims to address health challenges, overcrowding, and cultural preservation in remote Aboriginal communities, with a 7-star energy-rated design and innovative use of termite mound mud bricks.
Publishing date
11 June 25
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