The use of glass and aluminium for the exterior walls of building structures has become a popular trend in the construction industry, irrespective of whether it is a high-rise or...
According to you, what should be the approach for a solid fire-safe design considering the materials, design and technologies? Life safety should sit at the heart of any construction project...
Fire is essential in our daily life but can be disastrous when it becomes out of control. The reasons for the fire are either human-made or natural, and the result...
What are the common causes of building fires? Building fires occur due to misuse of spaces for functions and uses not intended or planned and designed. National Building Code of...
Fire accidents can happen during construction and post-construction, or after any structure is occupied. It can be a residential building, commercial office building, or factory building. During the event of...
“Using an untested product is like driving a busload of people on a moonless night without headlights. It may be proceeding in the right direction but there is no guarantee...
The correct fenestration designs can solve a multitude of challenges. As the face of the building design and construction industry is changing rapidly, safety and security measures have become non-negotiable...
One of the dominant features in modern buildings is the ‘curtain wall’, which is a complex amalgamation of components that include spandrel and safing insulation, spandrel glass, vision glass, aluminium...
In an interesting interaction Sreenivas Narayanan and Uday V Shetty from Siderise talk about their company’s major projects and milestones since bringing 45-years of expertise to India in 2017, their...
Why is Smoke and Heat Extraction So Important? The smoke and heat extraction system (RWA) is classed under “preventive fire protection” and will save life in the event of a...
What are the common causes of building fires? Electricity is by far the most common cause of fire outbreaks as it happens quickly, and unexpectedly & is often related to...
On looking at the literal meaning of the ‘façade & fenestration’ it is known that façade means “the front wall of a large building that you see from the outside”...
Please throw some light on various materials’ reactions to fire? The main reaction of façade /fenestration materials to fire is toxic smoke, ignitability, combustibility, the spread of flame and droplets...
There is a perception that modern buildings are much safer from the risk of fire than the buildings of the past due to various fire prevention equipment and safety norms...
Could you please explain some of the common causes of fire-safe fires in Buildings in the Middle East? There are numerous ways a fire can be initiated and continued. However,...
Due to recent fire-related disasters globally, façades have attracted public attention, and façade fire safety is now being recognised as one of the most crucial aspects at the forefront of...