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Smoke Protection at the University of MichiganFRIDAY, SEP 10, 2021Faced with several unique design challenges, the architects and designers of the University of Michigan Biosciences Building and the new wing of the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning… -
5 Examples of Automatic Fire and Smoke CurtainsMONDAY, JUL 12, 2021Smoke and fire curtains are a useful and sometimes critical tool at helping to contain smoke and fire in a building. Automatic curtains can be deployed quickly to help block… -
What Are the Requirements for Smoke Evacuation Systems in Buildings?TUESDAY, FEB 16, 2021Smoke, and the chemicals that it contains, can sometimes be more damaging and deadly than the flames from a fire, which is why many buildings have strict smoke evacuation protocols… -
How Fast Does a Building Fire Spread?WEDNESDAY, DEC 09, 2020Fire is something that should never be underestimated, especially when it relates to buildings and structures. It is crucial to understand just how fast fire spreads in a building, regardless… -
Understanding the Differences Between Fire Partitions and Fire BarriersTUESDAY, SEP 01, 2020Building codes require fire barriers to be installed in various parts of a building to help stop and block the spread of flames and smoke. Both fire partitions and fire…