Acoustic separation in curtain-walled buildings can be a challenge for façade designers. (Project: Canary Wharf, London)

Creating Harmony – Acoustic Consid...

Posted on: January 30, 2025

Sound is part of any residential, commercial, or mixed-use city building experience— from the people interacting in nearby apartments to…
The Dubai Address Downtown Hotel fire (2015) and the Grenfell Tower fire in London (2017)

Design For Passive Fire Protection And S...

Posted on: December 16, 2024

Passive fire protection is a critical aspect of building design, and recent fire events have underscored its importance. By understanding…
FT-P 120 Firetec slim fire-rated partitions

The Demand For Fire Rated Doors, Partiti...

Posted on: December 10, 2024

The fire-rated door, curtain wall, and partitions market in India is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.1%…
Perimeter Fire Stop

The Crucial Role Of Perimetear Firestops...

Posted on: December 9, 2024

Drawing from extensive expertise in façade assessment and inspections, there is a need to understand the paramount significance of perimeter…
PJSC, UAE with VDS Fire Rated System solutions

Sustainable innovation in passive fire-r...

Posted on: November 12, 2024

The building industry faces a unique challenge in an era marked by growing environmental awareness and stringent safety requirements. Architects,…
Dubai Marina skyline

West to East: Global lessons from the ev...

Posted on: September 18, 2024

Fire safety has long been a key area of concern in the Indian construction market. However, the increasing number of…
Modern architecture with colorful stripes

Nexcomb panels – A game-changer fo...

Posted on: September 11, 2024

“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” – Frank Gehry The essence of creating architecture…
How to Ensure Passive Fire Protection in Buildings

Fire safety 101: Why IS 18190 is a game-...

Posted on: September 6, 2024

There was a time when modern glass buildings were all the rage, nowadays architects and façade designers give equal attention…
The Address Downtown Dubai Fire

Fire safety of façades

Posted on: August 30, 2024

The façade of any building is its most attractive and visible feature which provides aesthetic appeal and often plays a…
The Address Hotel fire in Dubai in 2015

Façade fire safety: How to prevent fire...

Posted on: August 28, 2024

The building façade is one of the main contributing elements to the spread of fire between floors. Fire spread through…
Façade Designed to Contain the Smoke and Fire from Spreading

Is your façade designed to contain the ...

Posted on: August 20, 2024

Ensuring safety: Understanding IS 18190 - Fire resistance for perimeter fire barrier joint system Continuous glazing on almost all modern…
B1 FIRE PU Foam & STP Base Adhesive from Kingston

B1 FIRE PU Foam & STP Base Adhesive...

Posted on: August 8, 2024

Introducing the Kingston B1 Fire Retardant PU Foam, a specialized variant of our expanding PU foam designed to provide enhanced…
The NFPA 285, developed by the National Fire Protection Association

Ensuring Safety, Functionality & Lo...

Posted on: September 19, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern architecture and construction, the significance of testing has emerged as a cornerstone for…
Façade Fire Safety

Unfolding the Responsibility of Every Fa...

Posted on: August 17, 2023

Why every Façade Engineer should lead by example? Flicking through paperwork and rushing for approval of submittals are not the…
The-materials-fire-rating-and-fire-resistant-criteria

The materials’ fire rating and fire-re...

Posted on: August 14, 2023

Please tell our readers about your design practice. Architectural design is one the most essential design practices that has a…
Fire-Safe Building Design

Enhancing Façade Fire Safety: Key Eleme...

Posted on: August 14, 2023

A crucial component of building design and construction is façade fire safety, which aims to reduce the chance of flames…