An exposed concrete shell incorporates walls, stairs and furniture at Nakano House, a "cave-like" residence in the heart of ...

However, the performance of FRP materials in fire remains a serious concern, which needs to be addressed before these materials can be used with confidence in applications where fire endurance is a ...

You could argue that Orchard Hills' fire resistance began a century ago ... such as building an exterior wall around the neighborhood, or adding extra fortification on homes at the edge of ...

different fire protection methods may be used to improve the fire resistance which are mostly expensive and do not strengthen the columns. Concrete-infill has been considered as an effective ...

Varma was recognized for his research and contributions in steel-concrete composition, fire design and nuclear structures.

Smart building strategies—and the right materials— can help North Texas homes stand strong against fire, freeze, flood, and ...

In a state where wildfires are becoming a year-round threat, architects built one California homeowner a house designed to thrive with fire-resistant materials and thoughtful ... said, "What's inside ...

At that point, they turned to Sophie Goineau, who had expertise in designing for renewal, to not just rebuild their home, but to reimagine it as a fire-resistant refuge. While the lot size (0.65 ...

He designed a fire-resistant home he calls the Polyhaus, a 540 square foot home which consists of just sixty-four panels. Instead of traditional lumber, Daniel says the Polyhaus was built using ...

Sound system culture arrived in Bristol with the Windrush Generation, becoming an integral part of the city and a testament ...