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Fire Safe Buildings Role of Façades and Fenestrations
The façade of a building is one of its most vulnerable components, particularly in the event of a f...
“It is Imperative to have the Façade and Fenestration Materials to Meet the Specifications & Fire Resistance Rating as Required by National Building Code of India”
What are the common causes of building fires? Building fires occur due to misuse of spaces for fu...
Fire Safety – Mitigation Measures
Fire accidents can happen during construction and post construction, or after any structure is occup...
Need for Fire-Safe Designs and Performance Testing
“Using an untested product is like driving a busload of people on a moonless night without headlig...
Fire-Safe Aluminium Cladding and Fenestration
The correct fenestration designs can solve a multitude of challenges. As the face of the building de...
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Importance of Perimeter Fire Barriers in Curtain Wall Construction
One of the dominant features in modern buildings is the ‘curtain wall’, which is a complex amalg...
Vertical Greenery Systems – Fire Safety Implications and Routes to Compliance
Energy efficiency is a key area of focus for architects looking for ways to ‘build greener’ with...
“Greater Danger is Not from the Fire Itself, but from the Smoke and Toxic Fumes”
What are the common causes of building fires?The common causes of building fires are:Electrical - Im...
Role of Façade & Fenestration in Fire Safety
On looking at the literal meaning of the ‘façade & fenestration’ it is known that façade m...
Points to Consider in Fire-Resistant Façade Designs
“What happens if there is a fire accident?” “How have we correctly designed the components to...
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“Reaction-to-Fire and Fire Resistance are Integral Components of the Building’s Passive Fire Protection”
Could you please explain some of the common causes of fire-safe fires in Buildings in the Middle Eas...
What is being overlooked from Facade Fire Safety?
Due to recent fire-related disasters globally, façades have attracted public attention, and fa...
A Comprehensive Approach to Fire Safety Regulations and Facade System Design
One of the most vulnerable aspects of building design is the façade. Because the majority of the po...
