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Eurobond Launches Solid AL Panels Facilitating Breathing Façades
Eurobond Launches Solid AL Panels Facilitating Breathing Façades
Brick Award Announcement Of Nominees
Brick Award: Announcement Of Nominees
PROCURAL Bridging European Innovation With India’s Architectural Future
PROCURAL Bridging European Innovation With India’s Architectural Future
Selecting Between Aluminium Standing Seam Roofs And Zinc Standing Seam Roofs
Selecting Between Aluminium Standing Seam Roofs And Zinc Standing Seam Roofs
FOM Industrie A Global Leader In Innovation, Quality, And Lasting Trust
FOM Industrie: A Global Leader In Innovation, Quality, And Lasting Trust
Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026
Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026 Returns To Riyadh
STAC LR Redefining The Sliding Door And Window Experience
STAC LR – Redefining The Sliding Door And Window Experience
Crossbond® Redefining Façade Excellence With Advanced Coil Coating
Crossbond®: Redefining Façade Excellence With Advanced Coil Coating
Twisted Tower In Bangladesh Made Possible With VS1 QA Tower, Dhaka
Twisted Tower In Bangladesh Made Possible With VS1 QA Tower, Dhaka
Häfele Launches Black Stile Door Hardware
Häfele Launches Black Stile Door Hardware
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion (2017) in London, the United Kingdom
Diébédo Francis Kéré Wins the 2022 Pritzker Prize
India To Host The World’s Largest PVC Summit & Exhibition – 13th VINYL INDIA 2026
India To Host The World’s Largest PVC Summit & Exhibition – 13th VINYL INDIA 2026
AIS Design Olympiad – 2022
AIS Design Olympiad – 2022
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Ozone Secutech Offers Live Experience Of Its Products Through Mobile Experience Centres
Building A Safer Tomorrow – Aludecor’s
Building A Safer Tomorrow – Aludecor’s
Henry Van De Velde (Gold) Company Award ‘22
Renson Wins The Henry Van De Velde (Gold) Company Award ‘22
Saugaat Inc - Driving Performance, Sustainability, And Innovation
Saugaat Inc – Driving Performance, Sustainability, And Innovation
17th GRIHA Summit Concludes With A Call For Climate Action
17th GRIHA Summit Concludes With A Call For Climate Action
STAC Pioneering Technical Solutions For Architectural Enclosures
STAC Pioneering Technical Solutions For Architectural Enclosures
Stadthalle Troisdorf, Germany
Pushing Structural Glass Boundaries: Saugaat Inc. & Kuraray’s Trosifol® Extrastiff Pro
Sudhakar Profiles - Pioneering Excellence In uPVC And Aluminium Solutions
Sudhakar Profiles: Pioneering Excellence In uPVC And Aluminium Solutions
Fenesta Façades Shaping Skylines, Redefining Possibilities
Fenesta Façades: Shaping Skylines, Redefining Possibilities
WINPRO’s state-of-the-art manufacturing unit in Haridwar
We Look Forward To Creating New Milestones In The Years To Come
Bangladesh Hospital Bags RIBA International
Bangladesh Hospital Bags RIBA International Prize 2021
ITC Grand Chola, Chennai
Chennai’s ITC Grand Chola Gets LEED Zero Carbon Certification
Ozone Strengthens Product Portfolio With Launch Of End-To-End Hardware Solutions
Ozone Strengthens Product Portfolio With Launch Of End-To-End Hardware Solutions
Kolkata’s Crowdfunded Heritage Revival Illuminating The City’s Past
Kolkata’s Crowdfunded Heritage Revival: Illuminating The City’s Past
Curved Glass “Luminous Wave Wall” Debuts At San Diego Airport’s New Terminal 1
Curved Glass “Luminous Wave Wall” Debuts At San Diego Airport’s New Terminal 1
Historic “Flag Barn” Façade Moves To Brentwood For Preservation And Display
Historic “Flag Barn” Façade Moves To Brentwood For Preservation And Display
Permasteelisa NA Benson Secures Façade Work
Permasteelisa NA Benson Secures Façade Work In $2.6 Billion
Keeping The Rain Out Innovative Window Solutions For The Monsoon
Keeping The Rain Out: Innovative Window Solutions For The Monsoon
Kingston Pu6021: Elevating Structural Integrity In Window And Door Fabrication
Aludecor Unveils Alubreeze - India’s First Home-grown Metal Sun-Louver System
Aludecor Unveils Alubreeze – India’s First Home-Grown Metal Sun-Louver System
Window Wisdom: Helping Homeowners Choose The Right Aluminium System
How Does Virgo ACP Prevent The Spread Of Fire?
How Does Virgo ACP Prevent The Spread Of Fire?
Kin Long Construction Hardware Expert Emphasising Quality, Safety & Performance
Kin Long: Construction Hardware Expert Emphasising Quality, Safety & Performance
Aluplast Team
Aluplast India’s Managing Director – Faraz Aqil Takes Over New Position Of Strategic Advisor
YPCC Chanakya, New Delhi
YPCC Chanakya, New Delhi
17th GRIHA Summit
17th GRIHA Summit – A 2-Days Summit
Chanakya, New Delhi - The Prismatic Glass At The Main Atrium
Glass & Facades – A Prismatic Glass Effect And A Giant Canopy
Ozone Group Partners With Kubik To Expand Its Footprint In Partitioning Systems And Frames
Ozone Group Partners With Kubik To Expand Its Footprint In Partitioning Systems And Frames
EUMAX Delivers Preeminent uPVC Profiles To The Industry
EUMAX Delivers Preeminent uPVC Profiles To The Industry
New Delhi Railway station
Design Ideas For The Future New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS)
Alstone, India & VMZINC, France, Join Hands
Alstone, India & VMZINC, France, Join Hands
Exemplary Cold-Rolled Formed Metal Sections From G.B. Enterprises
Exemplary Cold-Rolled Formed Metal Sections From G.B. Enterprises
BOSS 813+ Firestop PU Foam Redefining Passive Fire Protection In Modern Construction
BOSS 813+ Firestop PU Foam: Redefining Passive Fire Protection In Modern Construction
Reynoarch Zinc Composite Panels A Fusion Of Aesthetics And Durability
Reynoarch Zinc Composite Panels: A Fusion Of Aesthetics And Durability
Tamil Nadu Announces Energy Conservation Building Code for Commercial Buildings
Tamil Nadu Announces Energy Conservation Building Code for Commercial Buildings
Madurai’s Southern Railway Station To Undergo Dramatic Upgrades
Madurai’s Southern Railway Station To Undergo Dramatic Upgrades
The Concept And Spirit Of Ram Mandir To Be Reflected In Ayodhya Airport AAI
The Concept And Spirit Of Ram Mandir To Be Reflected In Ayodhya Airport: AAI
Mumbai To Have India’s Tallest Tower With 110 Floors
Mumbai To Have India’s Tallest Tower With 110 Floors
Delhi High Court Front View
New Democratic Architecture For Delhi High Court’s New Building
The Eco Pass Sky Axxent Barrier-Free Threshold
The Eco Pass Sky Axxent Barrier-Free Threshold
Profine India Celebrated 125 Years Of Koemmerling Legacy
Profine India Celebrated 125 Years Of Koemmerling Legacy
Koemmerling’s Solutions For Today’s Fenestration Trends
Koemmerling’s Solutions For Today’s Fenestration Trends
Exterior Cladding Taking Cladding to a Whole New Level Beyond the Traditional Options
Exterior Cladding: Taking Cladding To A Whole New Level Beyond The Traditional Options
Façade & Fenestration Market Size & Growth Trends 2022-2025
Façade & Fenestration Market Size & Growth Trends 2022-2025
T-Brick’s Advanced Dry Cladding Technology ensures a cleaner, faster, and more refined approach
Transform Your Building’s Exterior With T-Brick Premium Facade Tiles
Ozone Partners with Asia Cup 2025 as Gold Sponsor
Ozone Partners With Asia Cup 2025 As Gold Sponsor
Maersk_Tower
Saugaat Inc. – Advancing Glass Innovation Through Strategic Partnerships
Beyond Aesthetics Examining The Critical Role Of Façade Materials And Designs In Fire Safety
Beyond Aesthetics: Examining The Critical Role Of Façade Materials And Designs In Fire Safety
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DLF Plans To Launch Rs 7500 Crore Worth Premium Housing Project In Gurugram
Renowned British Architect David Chipperfield Receives Pritzker Prize 2023
Renowned British Architect David Chipperfield Receives Pritzker Prize 2023
AIS Felicitates Architectural Students at the AIS Design Olympiad 4.0
AIS Felicitates Architectural Students at the AIS Design Olympiad 4.0
Beyond Aesthetics Zinc, The Smart Material For Tomorrow’s Buildings
Beyond Aesthetics: Zinc, The Smart Material For Tomorrow’s Buildings
Smoke And Heat Exhaust Ventilation System From Gretsch-Unitas
Smoke And Heat Exhaust Ventilation System From Gretsch-Unitas
NWA Series Laminating Machines From WPRTAKA
NWA Series Laminating Machines From WPR/TAKA
I-50 Casement Series & Vertical Slider Windows from VEKA
I-50 Casement Series & Vertical Slider Windows from VEKA
Barrier-Free Mesh Door by Awesome Screens
Barrier-Free Mesh Door By Awesome Screens
Giesse, Schlegel, Reguitti, Era And Zoo Join Forces For A Stronger Future With Quanex
Giesse, Schlegel, Reguitti, Era And Zoo Join Forces For A Stronger Future With Quanex
Exploring The Latest In Glass And Glazing For Façade And Fenestration Design
Exploring The Latest In Glass And Glazing For Façade And Fenestration Design
Afcons Wins Ahmedabad Railway Station Redevelopment Project
Ahmedabad Railway Station Redevelopment Project Wins By Afcons
Maharashtra Introduces New Fire Safety Bill 2023 For High-Rises
Maharashtra Introduces New Fire Safety Bill 2023 For High-Rises
Hiranandani Communities Launches New Luxury Residential Sector In Mumbai’s Booming Panvel Realty Market
Hiranandani Communities Launches New Luxury Residential Sector In Mumbai’s
CREDAI And IGBC Aim To Build 4,000 Green Projects By 2030 In India
CREDAI And IGBC Aim To Build 4,000 Green Projects By 2030 In India
First Annual R Subramanian Fellowship Awards Encourage Glass And Glazing Research In India
First Annual R Subramanian Fellowship Awards Encourage Glass And Glazing Research In India
10th Vinyl India Summit 2023
10th Vinyl India Summit 2023 Registers The Largest Global Gathering Of PVC Industry Leaders
Architects In Navi Mumbai
Architects In Navi Mumbai Face Delays In Building Plan Approvals Due To Online System Issues
Ayodhya Airport Construction Set To Conclude
Ayodhya Airport Construction Set To Conclude, Showcasing Grand Ram Mandir Architecture
OMC Unveils AI-Powered Building With Kinematic Façade, Redefining Corporate Architecture
OMC Unveils AI-Powered Building With Kinematic Façade, Redefining Corporate Architecture
Cleaning Building Façades With Lasers
Cleaning Building Façades With Lasers
Forest Of Peace Raasa Architects Craft A Tranquil Spiritual Haven In Rural Gujarat
Forest Of Peace: Raasa Architects Craft A Tranquil Spiritual Haven In Rural Gujarat
IGBC-Green-Kochi-Conclave-2025-Merging-Keralas-Heritage-With-Sustainability-scaled
IGBC Green Kochi Conclave 2025: Merging Kerala’s Heritage With Sustainability
Cotswold
Enhancing Window Performance with Heavy-Duty Hardware Solutions
Aparna Enterprises Announces INR 150 Crore Investment
Aparna Enterprises Announces INR 150 Crore Investment To Fuel Growth In FY24
Kerala forges ahead as India’s first state with innovative design policy
Kerala Forges Ahead As India’s First State With An Innovative Design Policy
Surat Diamond Bourse
Surat Diamond Bourse Overtakes Pentagon As World’s Largest Office Building
Navi Mumbai International Airport
Navi Mumbai Airport Set To Take Flight In August 2024
BPTP Launches GAIA Residences A Landmark Glass-Façade Development On Dwarka Expressway
BPTP Launches GAIA Residences: A Landmark Glass-Façade Development On Dwarka Expressway
Kacheguda railway station
Massive Boost For Telangana’s Rail Infrastructure: Centre Allocates ₹42,219 Crore For Development Projects
Metalia Teams Up With All Home To Make Waves In Digital Façade Design
Metalia Teams Up With All Home To Make Waves In Digital Façade Design
Ozone Logo
Ozone Expands Portfolio With Launch Of Comprehensive Door Hardware Solutions
Siderise Celebrates Latest Certification & Listing With Thomas Bell Wright
Siderise Celebrates Latest Certification & Listing With Thomas Bell Wright
Google Is Building Its Largest Campus Outside The US In Hyderabad
Google Is Building Its Largest Campus Outside The US In Hyderabad
Shakti Hörmann to Set up a Greenfield Project for Manufacturing Wooden Doors, Launches 2 OpenXperience Centers
Shakti Hörmann To Set Up A Greenfield Project For Manufacturing Wooden Doors
Aludecor Launches India’s First Home-Grown Metal Sun Louver System, ‘Alubreeze’
Aludecor Launches India’s First Home-Grown Metal Sun Louver System, ‘Alubreeze’
Façade & Fenestration Industry – Current State Of The Market & Outlook For The Decade
Femina Town, Sindhi Bhaban, Ahmedabad
A Decade Of Aludecor’s Sand & Rustic Legacy: Where Nature Meets Design
Godrej Construction Achieves Milestone—The Cocoon
Godrej Construction Achieves Milestone
Trichy Airport’s New Integrated Terminal
Trichy Airport’s New Integrated Terminal: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity
AM Naik Tower, Mumbai
ALUCOBOND® Enhances L&T’s A M Naik Tower With Metallic Shades
For strength, performance, and durability, AluPure aluminium systems are a smart choice
Redefining Spaces: Alupure Aluminium Systems Transforming Indian Architecture
Tiruchirapalli International Airport Expansion Project
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
noida airport
PM Modi Inaugurates 15 Airport Projects Worth Rs 9,800 Cr
Bridgwater Town Centre To Be Transformed By Thousands Of Unique Brick Artworks
Bridgwater Town Centre To Be Transformed By Thousands Of Unique Brick Artworks
Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Adobe-Inspired Museum In Saudi Arabia
Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Adobe – Inspired Museum In Saudi Arabia
NCC To Refurbish Façade Of Soborg Tower In Denmark
NCC To Refurbish Façade Of Soborg Tower In Denmark
BM Windows Delivers Facade Package For Canadas First Supertall Skyscraper
BM Windows Delivers Facade Package For Canada’s First Supertall Skyscraper
Custom Sawtooth Brick Façade
Custom Sawtooth Brick Façade Adds Sculptural Flair To Brooklyn Residential Tower
Interlayers From Kuraray Dominate At Annual Awards
Interlayers From Kuraray Dominate At Annual Awards
Enhancing Indoor Environments With Awesome Screen’s Efficient Air Vent Solutions
Enhancing Indoor Environments With Awesome Screen’s Efficient Air Vent Solutions
Designer Golden Oak wih Environment
NCL Unveils Optimus – The New Era Of Strength And Style In Steel Doors
Reynoarch-WPC-Louvers-A-Stylish-Sustainable-Solution-For-Modern-Architecture
Reynoarch WPC Louvers: A Stylish, Sustainable Solution For Modern Architecture
Mumbai International Cruise Terminal
Mumbai International Cruise Terminal Begins Operations
90% Low Carbon By Glass
Avanstrate Inc. Launches Revolutionary Display Glass With 95% Lower Carbon Emissions
Ram Kund Corridor, Nashik
Nashik To Invest ₹23 Crore In Façade Upgrades Along Ram Kund Corridor
Young Indian Designers Win Global Grant For Eco-Friendly Façade Breakthrough
Young Indian Designers Win Global Grant For Eco-Friendly Façade Breakthrough
GEALAN Sets The Bar High With Meticulously Crafted Profiles
GEALAN Sets The Bar High With Meticulously Crafted Profiles
Advancing Sustainable Architecture In India From Window Techs
Advancing Sustainable Architecture In India From Window Techs
Fenesta expands its retail presence in Gurgaon
Fenesta Expands Retail Presence In Gurgaon
Innovative Detachable Handle Solution For Secure Window Operation
Innovative Detachable Handle Solution For Secure Window Operation
Eternia’s Duraniumtm Aluminium Windows And Doors
Eternia’s Duraniumtm Aluminium Windows And Doors: Monsoon-Proofing Homes With Innovation
Indian Architects Invited To Participate In Arxellence 3 Competition
Indian Architects Invited To Participate In Arxellence 3 Competition
McCoy Mart Aims ₹100 Crore Revenue in FY 24-25, Expands to South and West India
McCoy Mart Aims ₹100 Crore Revenue in FY 24-25, Expands to South and West India
Elevating Modern Interiors with Integrated Glass Blinds
Windowtech: Integrated Glass Blinds For Privacy & Efficiency
Sudhakar Group 50 Years Of Industrial Evolution
Sudhakar Group: 50 Years Of Industrial Evolution
Rugged Metal Series
Rugged Metal Series From Aludecor
Zip Screens
Zip Screens: The Ultimate Outdoor Solution For Style And Protection
Tata Group And Somerville College To Build Ratan Tata Building At Oxford
Tata Group And Somerville College To Build Ratan Tata Building At Oxford
ISBT-17 in Chandigarh to Undergo Major Façade Restoration
ISBT-17 In Chandigarh To Undergo Major Facade Restoration
Saugaat Inc. - Leading A Structural Revolution In Glass Architecture
Saugaat Inc. – Leading A Structural Revolution In Glass Architecture
Noida International Airport Progresses With Terminal Completion And Façade Work
Noida International Airport Progresses With Terminal Completion And Facade Work
Spectacular Façade Lighting To Illuminate Prayagraj Temples And Landmarks For Mahakumbh 2025
Spectacular Façade Lighting To Illuminate Prayagraj Temples And Landmarks For Mahakumbh 2025
Bhel Invites Bids For Architectural Consultancy For Noida Office Building Project
BHEL Invites Bids For Architectural Consultancy For Noida Office Building Project
FOMINDIA-Your Strategic Partner In Fenestration
FOMINDIA: Your Strategic Partner In Fenestration
Arihant’s New 170,000 Sq. Ft. Extrusion Facility
Fenova Profiles – Built To Last
AluK India Launches First Experience Center in Bengaluru
Aluk India Launches First Experience Center In Bengaluru
With INR 30 Cr Investment, Euro Panel Products Unveil India’s First Continuous Coating Line ‘Make In India’
Greenlam Creates History At Interzum 2025 – First Indian Brand To Win INTERZUM – RED DOT Award
Greenlam Creates History At Interzum 2025 – First Indian Brand To Win INTERZUM – RED DOT Award
Alstone Alcomb Launch Draws Strong Response In Bengaluru
Alstone Alcomb Launch Draws Strong Response In Bengaluru
Commercial Bldg At Bhilwara
Unlocking The Future: Cutting-Edge Trends And Safety In Architectural Hardware
WorldGBC Launches Circularity Readiness Framework For Asia Pacific Built Environment At WCEF2025
World GBC Launches Circularity Readiness Framework For Asia Pacific Built Environment At WCEF 2025
the International Geotechnical Innovation
The International Geotechnical Innovation Conference (IGIC 2025)
Stantec To Acquire Page, Forming Second-Largest Architecture Firm In The U.S.
Stantec To Acquire Page, Forming Second-Largest Architecture Firm In The U.S.
Taihape Town Hall Redevelopment
Taihape Town Hall Redevelopment To Preserve Iconic Facade
Swing Inspired Curved Concrete
Swing-Inspired Curved Concrete Façade Defines Bangkok’s New Mixed-Use Landmark
Snøhetta's socially cohesive Beijing Library design wins Public Library of the Year Award
Advancing Structural Glass – The Next Generation Of High-Performance Interlayers
Koemmerling uPVC Windows And Doors The Ultimate Solution For Sound Insulation
Koemmerling uPVC Windows And Doors – The Ultimate Solution For Sound Insulation
Shaping The Future In Glass Facade
Shaping The Future In Glass – Innovations, Insights & The Façade Revolution
98 DeKalb Avenue - A Stunning Façade Transformation In Brooklyn
98 DeKalb Avenue: A Stunning Façade Transformation In Brooklyn
Australia’s First Solar Panel Façade Building Sets New Benchmark In Energy Efficiency
Australia’s First Solar Panel Façade Building Sets New Benchmark In Energy Efficiency
Insta Hardware Multipoint Locking Systems
Insta Hardware Multipoint Locking Systems: Advanced Security And Efficiency For Aluminium Windows
Saudi Arabia Unveils The Mukaab
Saudi Arabia Unveils The Mukaab: A $50 Billion Architectural Marvel
Parisian Headquarters
Dior Unveils Golden Concept Store In Bangkok Inspired By Parisian Headquarters
Kayseri Bölge Industries
IBA Powder Coating: Elevating Quality, Consistency, And Sustainability In Modern Coatings
Doctor Window
Considerations for Corner Joints When Selecting High-Quality Aluminium Windows
Façade Lighting and Design
Illuminating Architecture: A Symphony of Façade Lighting and Design
energy-efficient glazing, smart automation, and advanced weatherproofing, retractable roofs lower energy costs and improve indoor comfort
Transform Your Home With An Innovative Retractable Roof
Sudhakar
Sudhakar Profile Systems: A Benchmark In uPVC Innovation And Manufacturing Excellence
Kingston-India’s-Premium-Fenestration-&-Sealant-Solutions
Optimising Window Performance: Kingston India’s Premium Fenestration & Sealant Solutions
Elevating Building Façades With Greenlam Exterior Clads Style, Durability, And Sustainability
Elevating Building Façades With Greenlam Exterior Clads: Style, Durability, And Sustainability
Spec Pack
Ensuring Clarity When Specifying Passive Fire Protection for Facade Systems
Sabarmati Highspeed Rail Terminal - Redefining Safety, Design, And Sustainability With ALUCOBOND® PLUS
Sabarmati Highspeed Rail Terminal: Redefining Safety, Design, And Sustainability With ALUCOBOND® PLUS
Ancient Clay, Modern Elegance Bridging Millennia Of Earth's Legacy
Ancient Clay, Modern Elegance: Bridging Millennia Of Earth’s Legacy
T-Brick The Future Of Modern Luxury Façade Architecture
T-Brick: The Future Of Modern Luxury Façade Architecture
Alstone Cladding Logo Press Release
Alstone Partners With RCB As Official Cladding Sponsor For T20 2025
Sudhakar Profile Systems offers a comprehensive range of uPVC profiles for doors and windows, designed for superior durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal
Powdertek: Elevating Architectural Finishes With Innovation And Excellence
Hazratganj Shops Face Action For Violating Heritage Façade Norms
Hazratganj Shops Face Action For Violating Heritage Façade Norms
Lonavala Malik Architecture
Malik Architecture Redefines Luxury With Contextual Design For Radisson
Timber Home Built in Goa
India’s First Mass – Timber Home Built In Goa
Raj Sabhagruh
Serie Architects Completes Striking Raj Sabhagruh In Gujrat
Work on Major MCD Projects Gains Momentum as Restrictions Ease
Work On Major MCD Projects Gains Momentum As Restrictions Ease
Interior Project Image
Koemmerling Launches Kömaboard: German-Engineered PVC And WPC Sheets In India
T-Spacer
Saugaat Inc. Join Hands With Edgetech To Revolutionise Spacer Bar Technology
Black Forest Building, Shanghai
Renson’s Fixscreen Sun Protection Enhances Shanghai‘s High-Rise Apartment
Mana Projects Unveils Mana Cresta Eco-Inspired Living In Bangalore’s IT Corridor
Mana Projects Unveils Mana Cresta: Eco-Inspired Living In Bangalore’s IT Corridor
Parallel Hotel, Udaipur - A Modern Luxury and Sustainable Design
Parallel Hotel – Udaipur
Motorised_vertical sliding windows offer a perfect blend of style, functionality, and convenience
Motorised Vertical Sliding Windows -The Future Of Windows
Hafeez Contractor To Design Master Plan For MSRTC Land Development
Hafeez Contractor To Design Master Plan For MSRTC Land Development
Zinc Composite Panels Shaping Sustainable Beauty In Modern Architecture
Zinc Composite Panels – Shaping Sustainable Beauty In Modern Architecture
Redefine Luxury Facade Architecture With Wienerberger T-Brick Facade Tiles
Redefine Luxury Facade Architecture With Wienerberger T-Brick Facade Tiles
Insulated Glass Blinds for Green and Modern Architecture
Blurring The Lines: Insulated Glass Blinds For Green And Modern Architecture
Makuta prime by Structaura Redefining Aluminum Doors, Windows, And Façades
Structaura: Redefining Aluminum Doors, Windows, And Façades With Strength And Elegance
Big 5 Construct Saudi
Big 5 Construct Saudi Records Major MoUs And Breakthrough Technologies In Line With Vision 2030
Big 5 Construct Saudi opened doors to visitors,
Big 5 Construct Saudi Opened Doors To Visitors, Spotlighting Industry – Leading Discussions
Reynobond Industries India’s First and Only ISI-Certified ACP Manufacturer
Reynobond Industries: India’s First and Only ISI-Certified ACP Manufacturer
Modern Doors and Windows
The Modern Revolution in Doors and Windows: More Than Just Entryways
Kingston Sealants
Improving Performance And Aesthetics: The Role Of Sealants In The Indian Window Industry
HPL Façades A Combination Of Aesthetics And Functionality For Modern Exteriors
HPL Facades: A Combination Of Aesthetics And Functionality For Modern Exteriors
Doctor-Window-Starts-the-New-Year-with-Fresh-Hope-and-Big-Plans.webp
Doctor Window Starts the New Year with Fresh Hope And Big Plans
International Contracting Conference (ICC) At Big 5 Construct Saudi
The Evolution Of Indian Facades: From Heritage To Modernity
Big 5 Construct Saudi Press Release
Luxury apartment complex by the lake
Structaura – Shaping The Future Of Aluminium Doors, Windows, And Facades With Strength And Elegance
Koemmerling India Sustainable uPVC Windows & Doors
Koemmerling India: Leading The Way In Sustainability And Environmentally Friendly Windows & Doors
Alfen Systems
Alfen Systems Expands Market Presence With Franchise Model In Aluminium Fenestration
Ozone unveils new experience centre in Bengaluru
Ozone Unveils New Experience Centre In Bengaluru
Transforming Fabrication with the Power of 5-Axis CNC Machines
Transforming Fabrication With The Power Of 5-Axis CNC Machines
Glass Façade Concept Incorporating Renson’s Integrated Sun Protection Screens
An Innovative Glass Façade Concept Incorporating Renson’s Integrated Sun Protection Screens
Profine Group Acquires EFP to Expand Aluminium Systems Globally
Profine Group acquires EFP International B.V. to expand in-to aluminium systems and façade solutions
Chybik + Kristof Designs Culturally-Inspired Preschool for Ladakh Region in India
Chybik + Krist Of Designs Culturally-Inspired Preschool For Ladakh Region In India
Perkins & Will Completes 656-Unit Student Housing for UC Law San Francisco
Perkins & Will completes 656-Unit student housing for UC Law San Francisco
Bonlad by Mohat Office A new approach to Iran’s Residential architecture
Bonlad by Mohat Office: A new approach to Iran’s Residential architecture
SOM to Redevelop Melbourne’s Historic ‘Coffee Palace’ with Modern Skeletal Façade
SOM to redevelop Melbourne’s historic ‘Coffee Palace’ with modern skeletal façade
Santiago Bernabéu Unveils Stunning Metallic Façade
Revamped Santiago Bernabéu unveils striking metallic façade amid final renovation phase
Kingston weather neutral (WN+) 399
Kingston weather neutral (WN+) 399: The ultimate silicone sealant for exterior excellence
Bram Hannessen (left) and Dr. Peter A. Mrosik at the headquarters of EFP International B.V
Profine Group acquires EFP international B.V. to expand into aluminium systems and facade solutions
Ozone Blu launches in Ayodhya
Ozone Blu Launches In Ayodhya: A New Experience Centre For Architects, Designers And Homeowners
Transform your space with Ozone’s In-Pocket sliding system
Transform your space with Ozone’s In-Pocket sliding system
White bifold door blinds
Insulated Glass Blinds From Window Techs
Window double pane seal comparison
SAUGAAT Presents Innovative Glass Solutions for Energy Efficiency & Durability
Technician adjusting industrial machine
Transform any space with DGU blinds
Wienerberger Aspect Clay Ventilated Façades
Wienerberger aspect clay ventilated façades
High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) exterior cladding
Greenlam Clads – Know the eco-friendly benefits of HPL exterior cladding
Modern, minimalist house with a concrete facade and large windows
Solving common window issues with Alfen Systems: Enhancing durability & performance
Exterior view of modern apartment building
AluPure sets new benchmarks in aluminum door and window systems
Modern architecture with colorful stripes
Nexcomb panels – A game-changer for fire Safety in modern construction
Jewar-International-Airport-Noida
Noida International Airport – Opening Soon In April 2025
How to Ensure Passive Fire Protection in Buildings
Fire safety 101: Why IS 18190 is a game-changer for perimeter fire barrier systems
Oslotre Architects Completes Landmark All-Timber Office Building in Norway
Oslotre Architects Completes Landmark All-Timber Office Building in Norway
Alstone arch club
Alstone arch club: Shining the spotlight on architectural titans
Aditya Birla Group’s Eternia to Open 200 Stores by 2025
Aditya Birla Group’s Eternia to open 200 stores by 2025
Kartik Aaryan Becomes Alstone's New Brand Ambassador
Premium cladding brand Alstone ropes in Kartik Aaryan as the face of the brand
Row of motorized tilt and turn windows with actuators
Smoke & Heat Evacuation: Natural Smoke & Heat Evacuation System From Mowin
Wienerberger aspect clay ventilated façade tiles
Wienerberger aspect clay ventilated façade tiles
Exterior Facade Lighting
Handy tips for a show-stopping exterior lighting design!
Courtyard House by Habitat Architects - fenestration design was meticulously tailored to maximise light
Selection of façade & fenestration materials
Kinlong GTI Mechatronic Window Control System
Kinlong GTI Mechatronic Window Control System
Kitchen & Furniture Fittings
Ozone’s adaptable & practical hardware solutions
Window Techs’ Insulated Glass Blinds
Window Techs’ Insulated Glass Blinds: Enhancing Energy Efficiency in India
B1 FIRE PU Foam & STP Base Adhesive from Kingston
B1 FIRE PU Foam & STP Base Adhesive from Kingston
Fenesta Expands Retail Presence with New Showroom in Mumbai
Fenesta Expands Retail Presence with New Showroom in Mumbai
Morphogenesis Achieves India’s First IGBC-Certified Net-Zero Business Park
Morphogenesis achieves India’s first IGBC-Certified net-zero business park with ITPC-Radial Road
Metal Composite Panels in Modern Fenestration
Sustainability Meets Design: Metal Composite Panels in Modern Fenestration
Greenlam HPL exterior cladding for durable and elegant building facades
Greenlam HPL Cladding: A Blend of Versatility, Durability and Elegance
Smart Home Solutions for Modern Living from SIEGENIA
Pioneering Smart Home Solutions for Modern Living from SIEGENIA
Sliding Doors & Windows from Koemmerling
Sliding doors & windows from Koemmerling: Elegance meets efficiency
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Fires cause over 300,000 deaths annually and are the fourth-largest cause of accidental injury globally after road accidents, falls, and drowning. Burn injury risk is strongly associated with urban areas with crowded regions, which are growing rapidly in an urbanising world. Fires in high-rise buildings and residential complexes are one of the major urban disasters due to the high population density, and high economic value of buildings and land. The high concentration of people and property makes firefighting and evacuation operations very difficult in case of a fire event. Team WFM discussed the factors affecting fire occurrence in highrise buildings with many experts including architects, engineers and consultants, and found that the main factors influencing the fire risks and spread of fire in buildings are fire safety evacuation ability, building fire prevention capability, and building fire safety management status. Fire Safety In High-Rises In Dense Urban Areas Nikhil Kharkar Practice Leader Consulting Solutions, Marsh Advisory Nikhil Kharkar Practice Leader Consulting Solutions, Marsh Advisory Real estate developers, architects, and/or the occupiers of the building have always explored and novel ways of making the construction more pleasing and appealing to the eye. This also helped to make the city line more forward-looking and decorative! In the past, say 20 to 25 years, architects used to provide elevation changes for having multiple planes rather than one-face buildings, observes Nikhil Kharkar, Practice Leader Consulting Solutions, Marsh Advisory. With the advent of composite panels and its innovative and evolving designs, it is possible to provide numerous elevations, which earlier were quite impossible. With the global warming issue becoming more realistic and developing countries, including India pledging for reducing carbon footprint, we are now actively looking at ways as to how to make buildings more energy-efficient. Claddings and façades have been at the forefront in this aspect too. Ar. Anuprita Dixit Design Director, IMK Architects Ar. Anuprita Dixit Design Director, IMK Architects In the absence of any horizontal space, rapid and unplanned urbanisation has pushed the vertical barrier much higher than ever before because of which we see high-rise buildings coming up in developing economies. This, coupled with the concern of reducing the carbon footprint and making the buildings more appealing through innovative façades has been increasing exponentially. The flip side of the above-sited positives is that that the plastics used can easily burn unrestricted across the vertical and horizontal face of the façade producing thick black smoke, adds Kharkar. Ar. Anuprita Dixit, Design Director, IMK Architects too points out that in times of growing urbanisation, the importance of fire safety in urban spaces must be seen. Fire can spread faster in areas with a higher concentration of high-rise buildings and narrow streets. Tariq Kachwala Director, FG Glass Tariq Kachwala Director, FG Glass A major criterion governing building designs today is its fire-safety preparedness. On both the active and passive fireside, developers are required to ensure that a foolproof fire-fighting strategy is in place at the time of building handover, says Tariq Kachwala, Director, FG Glass. This criterion is most pronounced when we consider the development in a dense urban setting and more so when we look at high-rises. “A major challenge posed by high-rises in densely populated locations is the time it takes for people evacuation and for extinguishing the fire. The situation is compounded in our cities due to narrow lanes and high traffic levels. In such a scenario, it is imperative that apart from other building aspects, façade design and the choice of materials complements the overall fire-safety strategy for the construction,” adds Kachwala. According to Ankit Sharma, Research Scholar, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, one of the major challenges in high-rise buildings is external fire, which is highly dangerous as it can engulf the whole building in a short time (Fig. 1). Façades which have frequently been used as a part of exterior applications is often one of the main reasons by which fire spreads externally to other floors. It is used to offer an extra level of rain and weather resistance and increasing the building’s energy efficiency. However, in the process of giving good visual appeal to the building, combustible materials are being increasingly used in these exterior façades which can easily catch fire as a result of different fire scenarios (Fig. 2). Ankit Sharma Research Scholar, Mechanical and Industrial Ankit Sharma Research Scholar, Mechanical and Industrial The fire tends to spread, says Kharkar, in a vertical direction faster, so once a combustible façade is involved in a fire, it can spread unrestricted vertically and in the horizontal direction. Under specific conditions such as inadequate space separation and the type of wall facing for the exposed buildings, the fire spread to the neighbouring buildings cannot be ruled out. If thermosetting plastic material such as expanded polystyrene is used, under heat it will melt forming multiple flammable liquid pools, which could flow and carry fire to the neighbouring areas. Fighting fires in highrises and densely populated areas is challenging purely from the accessibility perspective. The fast spreading fire with thick smoke does not make it any easier. Over the last five years, numerous devastating fires have come to light involving such combustible façades. The main reason of using combustible façades is the lack of awareness on the combustibility of various plastic materials that are commercially used in such façades and metal-faced sandwich panels. Ryan Waltke, Senior Associate, Regional Technical Director, Gensler Asia-Pacific and Middle East too agrees that many of the recent high-profile fires have been the result of combustible materials in cladding systems that have been improperly detailed. For certain conditions, and depending on the requirements of the applicable codes, all façade materials must be non-combustible or must be detailed in a manner consistent with fire tested assemblies that have been approved for use in those conditions. Ryan Waltke Senior Associate, Technical Director, Gensler Middle East Ryan Waltke, Senior Associate, Regional Technical Director, Gensler Asia-Pacific and Middle East Three aspects of fire safety must be kept in mind while designing fenestration or façades in high-rises, says Ar. Dixit. These include the ease in rescue operations (openable panel’s dimensions), sufficient smoke vents to avoid suffocation and safe materials in terms of fire resistance strength. Regular fire drills, as well as adequate upkeep and maintenance of the façade, is extremely necessary. At the same time, to spread awareness about the hazardous effects of an unforeseen fire, residents/occupants of the building should be regularly educated about fire escape routes and prevention measures incorporated in the buildings, she adds. According to Ar. Vishal S Chawhan, Senior Architect- Planner, the actual reasons for risks due to fire and spread of fire are subject to change from case to case, but in general, the following are some of the common reasons: Noncompliance to fire norms Compliance of norms, but only on paper to get the approvals and no actual implementation/installation of it If systems are installed, they are not maintained to remain operational during emergencies The Role Of Facade And Cladding Materials And Installation Technologies On The Fire Safety Of Buildings Ar. Vishal S Chawhan Senior Architect, Planner Ar. Vishal S Chawhan Senior Architect, Planner The two most common concerns that must be addressed regarding the fire safety of façade systems are the combustibility of the façade system itself, and the ability of the façade to prevent a fire from propagating from one level to the next, states Waltke. Building façades should be planned considering the combustion levels of the material, fire retard quality etc., notes Ar. Dixit. Façade openings and their materials, all need careful planning from the start. For the design of high-rise buildings, many fire-safety codes and norms have been laid down by the government and other such authorities and should be followed rigorously. The fenestration designs of buildings should include accessible windows for rescuing and be clad with fire retardant materials to avoid the spread of fire. Further, enclosed spaces should have provisions for ventilators as a fire safety measure. All materials used for façade constructions should, without exceptions, be non-combustible and to a specified degree, fire-rated, notes Kachwala. While the exact criteria for fire-rating depend on several factors like the local municipal and fire-department requirements, building location and type, and the floor plate area, amongst others, at fundamental level of façade should be designed to be fire-safe and to stop the spread of fire vertically. Façades today can be constructed to be fire-rated up to 120 minutes, with the use of relevant glass and other materials. Rapid façade fire spread in Grenfell Tower accident 2017 Fig. 1: Rapid façade fire spread in Grenfell Tower accident 2017 (Image Courtesy- Ankit Sharma, Research Scholar, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee) Kharkar spoke about the passive fire protection approach in fire safety. The use of non-combustible and/or Class 1 cladding systems will make the façade/cladding materials inherently safe. The “Real” behaviour of the entire façade system which is “As to be Installed”, which comprises of the facing, insulation, adhesives used for the attachments, and the structural elements can be put to test only in full-scale testing rather than in a specimen test. Because fires spread quickly along vertical surfaces, and because enclosed vertical cavities, in particular, can stoke fires through a chimney effect, the façade systems must be designed so as not to create conditions that allow a fire to develop rapidly, adds Waltke. Additionally, in certain conditions, fires have been known to propagate from one level of a building to the next by breaching the façade and re-entering the building at the level above. Accordingly, façade systems must be designed to prevent this, however, fully sprinklered buildings are typically exempted from this requirement. Façade material’s property and performance during fire emergencies matter a lot along with an appropriate installation technologies (including sealants), points out Ar. Chawhan. Grenfell Tower fire incident of 2017 is a good example to explain this. This structure had installed inappropriate façade material for exterior cladding which led to fire spread across the entire structure from exteriors, says Ar. Chawhan. Key Factors To Prevent Fire And Its Spread Smoke and heat are byproducts of the fire. It is these two which are responsible for casualties more than the fire itself, observes Ar. Chawhan. Hence it is essential to address façade openings, ventilators, etc. Norms do emphasise on having openings/ openable panels in the façade (10% usually) which, in an event of a fire can let out the smoke and heat. Once opened up, the exterior material of the façade should be equally good to not to catch fire/ spread fire further. Smoke seals at floor levels help to stop the spread to upper floors. Façade fire scenarios Fig. 2: Façade fire scenarios (Image Courtesy- Ankit Sharma, Research Scholar, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee) According to Ar. Dixit, to prevent fire and its spread, buildings should be equipped with accessible windows for rescuing, fire retard materials for the façade and ventilators within closed spaces so they don’t become a smoke well and expedite the spread of fire. Kharkar advices: If an existing building is evaluated and is concluded to have a combustible façade and is not economically viable to remove/replace the façade to a non-combustible or a Class 1 option, then some of the ways which could be adopted are listed as below: Providing vertical and horizontal fire breaks to help reduce the spread involving the combustible façade. Providing automatic sprinklers and flashing to avoid any exposed combustible insulation. Fire-resistant glass panels with frames along with firestop to avoid the spread of fire and smoke inside the building. Exploring options of fire retardant paints/coatings, which may inhibit fire growth. Forced or natural ventilation systems may help in extracting the smoke from the façade system and avoiding its entry inside the building but it could contribute to fanning the fire. Hence, an otherwise controllable fire may spread because of the fresh oxygen supply from the ventilation system. According to Waltke, in some cases, particularly in buildings with multi-story atriums, one of the strategies for preventing the spread of fire is to ventilate the products of combustion (smoke and hot gasses) to the outdoor environment. This greatly reduces the danger of these products to building occupants and prevents them from igniting other combustible materials within the building. When this strategy is implemented, typically the products of combustion are expelled from the building by mechanical ventilators on the roof, but the façade system plays an active role in providing the make-up air that allows these products to escape. Often the doors and windows on a façade are automatically opened by the fire alarm system when the smoke evacuation system is activated, thus allowing fresh air to replace the smoke and gasses that are expelled through the roof. Some Important Aspects of Fire-Safety Auric Hall by IMK Architects Fig.3: Auric Hall by IMK Architects – openable glass façade panel Consider the majority of new constructions where the traditional brick walls with small window-to-wall ratios have been replaced by expansive glass, aluminium and stone façades. Fire-safe façades then become a pivotal aspect of design and final construction. According to Kachwala of FG Glass, some of the important aspects of fire-safety are: Adequate checks to ensure that only non-combustible materials and fire-retardant materials are used Horizontal and vertical fire-stops should be in place to check the propagation of fire within the floors and vertically between floors In the case of openable windows, the monolithic toughened glass should be installed. Laminated panes should be avoided as these would be difficult to break if need be during a fire All openable windows should be clearly marked with a red triangle, visible from outside All refuge areas (open or compartmentalised) should be provided with adequate ventilation through the façade, either through open space or through openable panels. Although these are just some basic guidelines, eventually the building location, type, size, and its potential occupant density will demand additional fire-safety measures, ignoring which can pose a serious threat to the safety of its people, adds Kachwala. (Tariq Kachwala, Director, FG Glass) The Importance Of ‘Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems’ fire barrier systems Fig. 4: Void spaces or cavities between the façade and the floors need to be completely sealed through the use of perimeter fire barrier systems (Image courtesy, FG Glass) Every floor of a multi-story building must typically be designed as a fire-resistant assembly that prevents the fire from spreading from one level to the one above it for a certain period, notes Waltke. Perimeter fire barrier systems are used in curtainwall conditions where the exterior façade assembly bypasses the structural slab. These systems, which are also known as fire-resistive joint systems, serve to contain a fire at the gap between the slab edge and the façade assembly and provide the same level of fire resistance as the floor slab. Void spaces or cavities between the façade and the floors need to be completely sealed through the use of perimeter fire barrier systems, points out Kanchwala. These systems typically consist of firestop sprays, smoke seals and rock wool insulation to ensure that the cavity is completely sealed and to stop the vertical spread of fire between floors, for the duration as required by the fire department or building codes. According to Kharkar, perimeter protection systems are the first line defence and as such are very critical when it comes to reducing the spread of the fire. They essentially work on the principle of cutting the heat feedback thus preventing the fire to enter the building. In some cases, under very specific conditions, automatic sprinklers provided inside the building can also effectively work as barriers to fire spread, notes Kharkar. The most common example of such protection is the widow sprinkler or in earlier days referred to as a water curtain or a “Drencher” system. In an industrial set up when openings in the otherwise segregated spaced cannot be avoided, sprinklers or deluge systems are provided and have been effective in controlling the fire spread. E.g., openings for the conveying systems. One of the options to mitigate the fire and smoke exposure from combustible façades is to have external automatic sprinklers, adds Kharkar. Fire Safety – Role Played By Building Plans & Layouts Fire Safety signage in parking Fig. 5: Auric Hall by IMK Architects – signage in parking In any event of a disaster, life safety is a priority. In an event of a fire, points out Ar. Chawhan, the following things matter a lot – Containing the fire, evacuating the occupants from the zone and engaging the active mechanisms of firefighting. Hence at all stages mentioned, overall layout with essential provisions is extremely necessary. Fire fighting is essentially a coordinated and well-planned system with active and passive means of life safety. According to Waltke, building occupants must be informed about the quick exit ways in the event of a fire. Multi-story buildings typically must also provide more than one exit for occupants of floors. Buildings must be designed to provide suitable separation between exits so that fire does not prevent access to more than one exit. For certain conditions, buildings must also be separated into compartments by fire barriers that can contain a fire. Ar. Anuprita Dixit mentions that NBC, DCR and many other building code manuals have mentioned special requirements for fire safety. Fire safety norms, exit routes norms, and norms on combustible materials should not be flouted. All buildings need to follow the fire safety norms at the planning stage. For instance, fire staircases and emergency exits should be planned in the building such that the travel distance on each floor shall not exceed 15 metres. Further, the fire escape shall be constructed of non-combustible materials and should have a straight flight not less than 125 cm wide with 25cm treads and risers not more than 19 cm (according to NBC). According to Ankit Sharma, once a fire has started, the main challenges are to control the fire spread and extinguish it in the early stages itself and provide safe escape routes for evacuation. If the building is well-designed using efficient active and passive protection systems, it may help to minimise the fire spread to other parts of the building. A good building design also provides clear pathways for the safer and quicker evacuation of occupants. The Choice Of Materials Like Sealants Considering Fire Safety Auric Hall by IMK Architects with External Fire Exit Doors Fig. 6: Auric Hall by IMK Architects – External fire exit door onto ramp Ideally, the use of non-combustible options such as mineral wool sandwiched between metal facing/ masonry brick with plain concrete are preferred. It could be gypsum boards, providing the same fire rating of the wall. Even the use of Plaster of Paris (POP) can suffice the requirement, says Kharkar. If for some reason these cannot be used, then products tested by an independent third-party to the requirements of UL1479/FM4990 can also find their application within their limitations. Here again, a listed/approved contractor needs to be employed else the listing/ approval is void. These sealants are often used in conjunction with fire-resistive materials like mineral wool insulation to infill these gaps, thus preventing smoke and hot gasses of combustion from passing through the gap. Some of these sealants, says Waltke, simply create a membrane that prevents smoke and hot gasses from passing through a joint, and others use intumescent materials that swell when heated, thus sealing a gap in the event of a fire. In either case, the sealant must be tested and listed for this purpose by a safety certification organisation such as Underwriter’s Laboratories. The Guidelines, Standards & Norms For Fire-Safe Facade Materials & Installation According to Ar. Chawhan, firefighting is essentially a set of measures, which includes a combination of active means (sprinklers, fire tanks, fire risers, etc.) and passive means (partitions to contain fire and heat, fire rated assemblies, passages and corridors for evacuation, etc.). The norms laid down are more of performance and design provision specific. It uses terms like fire-rated, non-combustible, fire-resisting materials and installations. It provides for the minimum size required for stairs, passages, etc. to suit the purpose. Auric Hall by IMK Architects showcasing fire hydrant near the entry Fig. 7: Auric Hall by IMK Architects – fire hydrant near the entry It also provides for an exhaustive list of materials with their fire properties like calorific values, ignition temperatures, etc. A designer has to arrive at an appropriate solution to suit the performance parameters of the design using these guidelines. The National Building Code (NBC) specifies guidelines for the demarcation of fire zones and, restrictions on construction of buildings in each fire zone. It also classifies buildings based on occupancy type and according to the fire resistance of the structural and non-structural components and other provisions (fire alarms, shafts, hoses, escape routes) that prevent danger from fire, smoke and fumes, says Ar. Dixit. The code is regularly revised and kept up to date with modern construction methods and materials. Part 4 of The National Building Code 2016 is dedicated to Fire and Life Safety and the hundred-plus page document is a comprehensive and useful guideline for fire-safety in building constructions, adds Kachwala. The document provides detailed information on both active and passive fire strategies. Detailed design specifications for applications like lift lobbies, staircases, escalators, refuge areas, fire egresses, fire doors and car parking are meticulously defined and should be followed by developers in form and spirit. According to Kharkar, the current version of NBC 2016 mentions the use of noncombustible materials. It does specify the requirement of low flame spread requirement when it comes to wall finishings but does not do so for the wall types. It does not specifically restrict the use of fire-rated materials for non-load bearing walls like the building façades. Sketch of a fire escape route for a ground floor hall Fig. 8: Hall – ground floor fire escape route In Kharkar’s opinion, it should specifically state, for façades, only use non-combustible/ Class 1/assemblies passing the test standards mentioned below, taking note of the height restrictions/other restrictions derived from the full-scale testing. Some of the standards to which the cladding systems can be tested are: NFPA285- Standard for fire test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior wall assemblies containing combustible components BS8414 Part 2-Façade testing Nordic Countries-SP105-Façade testing Parallel Panel Tests (PPT) using FM4880 Fire Safe Building Design Fig. 9: As per NBC norms, it is essential to compartmentalize each floor area. Each zone is approximately 750sq.m. These zones are separated by fire-retardant walls and fire doors which can withstand fire for 2 hours. A staircase and fire tower are placed on an external wall to have ample natural light and ventilation. Distance between two fire escapes is not more than 45m as per norms. The building is equipped with smoke/heat detection devices and a sprinkler system (Note: Classification based on desktop analysis and/or small scale/specimen tests should not be considered as yardsticks for acceptance.) In the United Kingdom, post- Grenfell tragedy, there is a wider agreement on the use of noncombustible façades, adds Kharkar. In the United States of America, the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA5000 reference NFPA285 “Standard for Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components” which is largely the norm in the United States of America. Many also comply with FM4880 and the Parallel Panel Test developed by FM Global. The Key Factors to Consider During Façade & Fenestration Design & Installation Ar. Chawhan lists the following as the key factors: Use of fire-rated façade materials (fire class as per design requirements) with an appropriate installation technology. To prevent the spread of fire through exterior skin, one should have provisions for smoke seals/ fire seals at floor levels and adjoining space separators Provision for openable units in façade to vent our smoke and heat The Use of Fire-Rated Glass The use of fire-rated glass as a choice for constructing compartments, glazed doors, glazed partitions and smoke seals is seeing an upward trend in our country, observes Kanchwala. This is due to their durability, ease of maintenance, aesthetics and transparency – all unsurpassed by any other building material. Applications of fire-rated glass Fig. 10: Applications of fire-rated glass Today, lobby glazings and office compartment partitions are almost entirely constructed of glazed partitions and glazed doors instead of the traditional steel and brick-and-mortar constructions. Not only do they enhance the livability index for occupants by providing a sense of openness, but they also play an important role during fire-rescue if they remain transparent during a fire (transparency in fire conditions should be an indispensable part of fire-rated glass selection). Fire-resistant glass may be used within a fire barrier assembly, thus forming a part of the fire compartment, points out Waltke. Firerated glass is used where a fire barrier must be maintained, but there is a desire for a visual connection between one fire compartment and the next. Fire-rated glass may be used to enclose fire exit stairs, enclose fire-rated elevator lobbies, or provide a visual connection through a fire barrier for functional or aesthetic purposes. Special Policies/ Specifications By The Government/NBC For Choice Of Facade Materials Fire Test involving photovoltaic modules on the facade and roof Fig. 11: This test evaluates fire spreadability of photovoltaic modules on the facade and rooff According to Kachwala, firerated glass is gaining increasing popularity with its superior aesthetics and fire-stopping capabilities. In almost every application, like walls, partitions, skylights, refuge area separations, compartmentation, smoke seals, doors and lifts, fire-rated glass can substitute traditional building materials like wood, steel and gypsum boards. The National Building Code 2016 warrants insulation for 20 minutes only in fire-doors leading to the exits, and in every other application, a 120-minute fire-rated glass (uninsulated or insulated) can be used. According to Ar. Chawhan norms/ policies/ specifications are more about how a required system should perform in an event of a fire. Façade (including glass, ACP or any cladding material) is a part of the overall firefighting system. Though façade (design, testing and fabrication) is a new professional expertise, it is still bound by the duties of life safety of occupants. Hence, even if there are no strong façade specific guidelines at the national level, it still comes under the purview of fire safety guidelines. When façade specific standards in India are available, then firefighting and other life safety norms can be aligned/modified/ revised with it. Kharkar adds that the stakeholders such as the architects/ consultants and the occupier should accept the cladding only if the test certificate clearly mentions the tested assembly as it will be erected on site and the same assembly passes the requirement laid down in the code. This document will be the part of the submission to the local authority seeking conditional ‘No Objection Certificate’ and thereafter the occupancy certificate. Conclusion: City Centre Mall fire, Mumbai Fig. 12: City Centre Mall fire, Mumbai The problem of occupant fire safety in buildings has received considerable, albeit belated, attention in recent years. With so many accidental and nonaccidental fires occurring in the different parts of the world and the incidents of the recent past, building fire safety is a concern. Fire safety provisions in ultra high-rise buildings should be designed carefully. Studying the above would help to work out an appropriate fire safety design to give adequate public safety. A comprehensive fire risk assessment is very important in dense urban areas as it provides an estimation of people at risk and property. Fire policy and mitigation strategies in developing countries are constrained by inadequate information, which is mainly due to a lack of capacity and resources for data collection, analysis, and modelling
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