Current Australian housing construction, particularly brick-veneer homes with timber frames and single-glazed windows, is raising concerns about its suitability for bushfire-prone environments. The article questions the persistent preference for these building materials despite their known vulnerabilities. The author implies a disconnect between common building practices and the practical needs of safety in areas susceptible to bushfires. There is a suggestion that current standards are inadequate, leaving homes and residents at increased risk. The piece doesn’t offer solutions, but highlights a critical issue regarding building design and safety regulations. It frames the issue as a puzzling continuation of practices that are demonstrably not “fit for purpose” given the Australian climate and landscape.