How High Design & Building Codes Can Co-Exist
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Fire and Smoke Curtains for Municipal BuildingsTUESDAY, OCT 31, 2017Municipal buildings have very specific needs when it comes to fire protection. Not only do the occupants working in the building need to stay safe, there are often numerous visitors… -
Smoke Management in BuildingsTUESDAY, OCT 17, 2017While building fires can be scary, dangerous, and destructive, in multi-story buildings it’s often not the fire that’s responsible for most of the deaths. Smoke infiltrating elevator shafts and stairwells… -
Atrium Smoke Control 101MONDAY, OCT 16, 2017Atriums have been a common design in architecture since ancient Rome. While once constructed purely for the function of bringing in natural light and ventilation, atriums are now often pursued… -
Green Buildings: Adding Value and Cutting CostsWEDNESDAY, SEP 13, 2017Building construction has a substantial impact on the environment as well as the economy. Last year, buildings in the U.S. represented nearly 40% of total energy use, 14% percent of… -
3 Ways to Prepare Your Hospital for a FireWEDNESDAY, SEP 13, 2017A fire is one of the most devastating emergencies a healthcare facility can experience and hospitals in particular prove to be a challenging type of public facility to address. Due…