Construction of the new 200 bed residential development for Charles Sturt University (CSU) students is well under way on the Bathurst Campus. Joss Constructions is building ten modular concrete and corrugated iron buildings that will each house 20 students in self-catering accommodation. The development will include open plan kitchens and living areas in each block, with paired buildings enclosing an open courtyard. The corrugated iron, which is light, strong, adaptable and durable, highlights the heritage of Australian agricultural buildings while shielding the internal concrete walls from the summer heat. This will enable the buildings to maintain a more constant temperature without the use of expensive air conditioning. Rainwater collected from roofs will be used to flush toilets and for irrigation. The buildings are due to be finished in time for the start of the 2009 academic year.