Why should We Consider Building Movement When Specifying Perimeter Fire Seals for Curtain Wall Façades?

Why should We Consider Building Movement...

Posted on: November 4, 2022

As more and more sky-high multi-occupancy buildings emerge across India’s densely populated megacities, it is not only crucial that curtain…
Fire Safe Buildings Role of Façades and Fenestration

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,…
Hyderabad International Airport

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…
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…