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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… -
Smoke Barriers vs. Smoke Partitions: What's the Difference?WEDNESDAY, AUG 04, 2021When designing a new building or retrofitting an older building to meet current codes, it’s important to understand that though smoke barriers and smoke partitions sound similar, they are unique… -
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… -
Perimeter Smoke Curtains: 5 Uses for Full CoverageTUESDAY, APR 20, 2021Smoke curtains are an important and often integral part of any building’s smoke and fire suppression plan, as they can help block and direct the flow of smoke within a… -
Fire Protection Systems for Archives and RecordsMONDAY, DEC 21, 2020Archives and records have an increased risk of fire- and smoke-related damage, more than many other materials. The nature of most archives and records often means that they consist of…