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...
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 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,…
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 ...
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 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 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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 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…
A Comprehensive Approach to Fire Safety ...
Posted on: July 14, 2022
One of the most vulnerable aspects of building design is the façade. Because the majority of the populace is unaware…
Proposed Changes to International Buildi...
Posted on: July 5, 2022
The testing of exterior wall assemblies with combustible components such as plastics and foam plastic insulation is an important consideration…
GCC Codes Facade Fire Key Methodogies
Posted on: July 1, 2022
The understanding of façades within the Fire and Life Safety (FLS) industry is evolving and, in fact, we can see…
UAE Opens a New Lab to Certify Fire Safe...
Posted on: February 14, 2022
Officials at the Intersec trade show in Dubai announced that UAE-based construction suppliers will have to have their products tested…