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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design

BD+C

Mixed-Use Office Buildings Designers Architects Mass Timber Fire and Life Safety Wood Projects Sustainability Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. 100 Rock Row in Westbrook, Maine.

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Appendix Q of the CRC – The Tiny House Code

Santa Cruz Architect

This seemingly simple addendum, however, sparks complex discussions about housing affordability, sustainability, and the very definition of “home.” This relaxation of some standards raises concerns about safety and livability, prompting a crucial debate: does streamlined code equate to compromised quality?

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Cracking the Housing Affordability Nut

SW Oregon Architect

The legislative initiatives apparently passed with overwhelming support, paving the way for new building regulations that may help address the housing affordability crisis while simultaneously promoting compact, sustainable growth. The notion of a “disposable house” culture does prompt important questions about sustainability.

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A Conversation with Mohamed Mousa: Navigating Site Supervision, Sustainability and Safety in the UAE’s Thriving Construction Industry

RMJM Architecture

I started my career as a site engineer with a large construction company, where my initial responsibilities included overseeing construction site activities, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Reusing and recycling construction waste whenever viable enhances sustainability.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

Lane County voters passed a general obligation bond in May 2020 to fund the project, as well as assortment of campus-wide improvements addressing classroom needs, safety and accessibility deficiencies, workforce retraining, and Career Technical Education.

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Ways to Landscape Your Backyard

Aric Gitomer Architect

Sensor-based smart lighting can create a graceful aura while promoting safety. But you must ensure that you’re following the council regulations and have permits for all outer construction. As landscape designers keep creating new and more sustainable ideas, backyard landscaping could reach new heights in the coming years.

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