Fire Safe Buildings

It is Imperative to have the Façade and...

Posted on: September 20, 2022

What are the common causes of building fires? Building fires occur due to misuse of spaces for functions and uses…
Fire Safety - Mitigation Measures

Fire Safety – Mitigation Measures

Posted on: September 15, 2022

Fire accidents can happen during construction and post-construction, or after any structure is occupied. It can be a residential building,…
Need for Fire-Safe Designs and Performance Testing

Need for Fire-Safe Designs and Performan...

Posted on: September 14, 2022

“Using an untested product is like driving a busload of people on a moonless night without headlights. It may be…
Choosing fire safe exterior cladding and fenestration

Fire-Safe Aluminium Cladding and Fenestr...

Posted on: September 14, 2022

The correct fenestration designs can solve a multitude of challenges. As the face of the building design and construction industry…
Façades and Fenestration Fire Mitigation Measures

Façades and Fenestration Fire Mitigatio...

Posted on: September 12, 2022

Introduction The concept of façade for buildings was introduced in India in 1990. Before that, high-rise structures were erected in…
Importance of Perimeter Fire Barriers in Curtain Wall Construction

Importance of Perimeter Fire Barriers in...

Posted on: September 9, 2022

One of the dominant features in modern buildings is the ‘curtain wall’, which is a complex amalgamation of components that…
Vertical System in Sydney

Vertical Greenery Systems – Fire Safet...

Posted on: September 6, 2022

Energy efficiency is a key area of focus for architects looking for ways to ‘build greener’ without compromising building aesthetics,…
KPIT Cummins, Pune

Greater Danger is Not from the Fire Itse...

Posted on: September 6, 2022

What are the common causes of building fires? The common causes of building fires are: Electrical - Improper or faulty…
The Reaction of Façade/Fenestration to Fire is Concerned with the Combustibility & Ignitability of Building Materials

The Reaction of Façade/Fenestration to ...

Posted on: August 30, 2022

What are the common causes of building fires? Electricity is by far the most common cause of fire outbreaks as…
Role of Façade & Fenestration in Fire Safety

Role of Façade & Fenestration in F...

Posted on: August 25, 2022

On looking at the literal meaning of the ‘façade & fenestration’ it is known that façade means “the front wall…
Points to Consider in Fire-Resistant Façade Designs

Points to Consider in Fire-Resistant Fa...

Posted on: August 22, 2022

“What happens if there is a fire accident?” “How have we correctly designed the components to react in the event…
EUROBOND Fire Retardant Series - A Game Changer in Fire Safety

EUROBOND Fire Retardant Series – A...

Posted on: August 3, 2022

How advanced is fire safety in India according to you? The technology for fire-safe façades is available, but there is…
uPVC is Inherently Fire Retardant, Slow to Ignite, Self-Extinguishing, and has a Limited Flame Spread

uPVC is Inherently Fire Retardant, Slow ...

Posted on: August 2, 2022

Please throw some light on various materials’ reactions to fire? The main reaction of façade /fenestration materials to fire is…
Fire Safety and Fenestration Design & Technologies

Fire Safety and Fenestration Design ...

Posted on: July 28, 2022

There is a perception that modern buildings are much safer from the risk of fire than the buildings of the…
Reaction-to-Fire and Fire Resistance are Integral Components of the Building’s Passive Fire Protection

Reaction-to-Fire and Fire Resistance are...

Posted on: July 15, 2022

Could you please explain some of the common causes of fire-safe fires in Buildings in the Middle East? There are…
What is being overlooked from Facade Fire Safety

What is being overlooked from Facade Fir...

Posted on: July 15, 2022

Due to recent fire-related disasters globally, façades have attracted public attention, and façade fire safety is now being recognised as…