In the first part of this article, Jane Embury, looked at the growing culture of fire safety. Here she looks more closely at compartmentation. Effective fire safety provides safe evacuation and the minimum of financial loss. In turn, that better ensures business continuity. The key to achieving that is compartmentation, with fire contained in a […]
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Building for a safer future
Jane Embury looks at aspects of fire safety A building’s ability to withstand fire depends on its design, the materials used and the quality of construction. If a fire does happen, those three elements should prevent the spread of flames and smoke and allow for a safe evacuation. Good building design involves a multi-disciplinary approach […]
Repurposing the Square Mile
Jane Embury looks at a bold strategy in London The future of our towns and cities is of vital importance as we emerge into a new normal. They are the country’s lifeblood, responsible for retail commerce and jobs. Not only that but urban vibrancy is about leisure: bars, restaurants, coffee shops, museums and galleries. Essentially, […]
Fire safety in atria
Jane Embury looks at a recent fire test and dual-directional fire safety in atria. It was the Romans who first made atria fashionable, and gave it the name by which we still know them. Their domestic version was an open central courtyard, often with a sunken pool to catch rainwater. Today, atria remain a popular […]
Building for a resilient future
Jane Embury looks back to look forward Last week, the UK marked a year from the first Covid-19 lockdown. It was a solemn milestone, looking back on tragic events within families and communities. But looking back is also an opportunity to look ahead with a new perspective, whether as individuals, companies or countries. Because there’s […]
