LAUNCHING SOON

LAUNCHING SOON

Design for Wildfire school logo. © Bioratorium Limited & Melissa Sterry 2020 - 2025 All Rights Reserved

A new school of nature-inspired design thought

DESIGN FOR WILDFIRE

DESIGN FOR WILDFIRE

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Launching soon, our pioneering school reframes how we think about designing, building and planning for fire-prone places. Guided by Melissa Sterry our school offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore innovative, nature-inspired solutions for designing resilience to wildfires in and beyond the wildland-urban-interface.

A curriculum rooted in nature


In a world increasingly shaped by climate change and its challenges, the need for innovative, resilient design has never been greater. Our school offers a transformative education in nature-inspired wildfire resilience. With a curriculum designed for impact, expert guidance, and a global network of collaborators, we invite you to embark on a transformative learning journey.

Online and in the Field


Hybrid learning model catering to diverse educational needs: 

Virtual Learning: Engage with expert-led masterclasses, lectures, and workshops. Access curated digital resources, including multimedia content. 

Pop-Up Field School: Immerse yourself in field trips to wildfire-prone regions, gaining firsthand knowledge of fire ecology and resilient design. 


Pioneering Real-World Impact:

Drawing on Dr. Sterry’s years of transdisciplinary design for wildfire research and collaboration, our school provides actionable insights grounded in science and inspired by nature.

By enrolling in our programs, you’ll join a community dedicated to designing a future where humans and wildfires coexist harmoniously.


At the core of our program is Pyrophytic Architecture - a new approach inspired by ecosystems that thrive in fire-prone regions. By studying how plants, animals, and landscapes have evolved to live with wildfire, students will learn to create designs that align with natural fire regimes, building resilience at architectural, urban, and community levels – how to design with nature, not against it.

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Design for Wildfire school. © Bioratorium Limited & Melissa Sterry 2020 - 2025 All Rights Reserved