Fire Safe Buildings Role of Façades and...
Posted on: September 23, 2022
The façade of a building is one of its most vulnerable components, particularly in the event of a fire. Aesthetics,…
Building Envelope Ventilation by Smoke a...
Posted on: September 21, 2022
‘Auto Smoke Vent systems’ (ASVs) form part of the passive fire protection of a project’s ‘Fire Strategy’. Product Certification and…
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
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 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…
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 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…