One of the most critical steps in designing a home in a bushfire-prone area is to accurately determine the bushfire attack level (BAL). In this presentation, bushfire expert Dr Maria Kornakova, will demystify the process, discussing how to accurately determine the BAL for a home in a specific location, and the benefits of both using the Detailed Method of assessment and accredited and qualified practitioner.
Presenter Dr Maria Kornakova: Bushfire Services Coordinator - Fire Protection Association (FPA) Australia
Maria is a Bushfire Services Coordinator at FPA Australia. Architect and Fulbright Scholar. Maria successfully completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Melbourne and Massey University, NZ. The key focus of her research and now her professional interest is ‘bushfire risk reduction practices through building, planning and architecture’. In 2018 Maria joined FPA Australia allowing her to now practically assist industry by applying the skills and knowledge she gained over the years of her academic career.