The fire safety requirements in Schedule 1 of the Building Regulations are laid down so that new buildings are constructed with enough safeguards to ensure that, if a fire occurs, the people inside the building will be able to escape, or be able to stay where they are until the fire is extinguished, and that
After a number of large fires on construction sites involving timber frame construction, the risk of both high radiation emissions due to the high fire load from the wood on the construction site and ember transportation causing secondary fires has been recognised. The HSE has started to address these concerns by producing new guidance on
Having recently visited the quaint city of Pisa, I couldn’t help but notice this impressive, though rather wonky tower. Now, I don’t want to make assumptions, however, I can’t help but think that the architect completed his design for the Tower of Pisa rather hastily on a Friday afternoon. After all, the tower’s original foundations
Siena, as featured in ‘Quantum of Solace’, is home to some pretty stunning architecture. Best known for the encapsulating Piazza del Campo, there’s a calming ambience about Siena, particularly on a lovely sunny day. The Piazza is the main square, which is paved and divided into 9 sections via red coloured bricks. This somehow
The beauty of Venezia (Venice) has stood the test of the time, though the facades and foundations are looking rather weathered! If you don’t mind your ground floor being submerged into the sea and occasionally wading round your house in wellies, then Venice could be the place for you! St Mark’s Basilica ‘Why does Venice
Last stop on the architectural (and wine tasting) tour of Italy – the renaissance city of Florence (Firenze). A must for art lovers, architecture fanatics or foodies! There’s so much to see here, you’ll need to be an early bird to fit everything in on a short trip. Florence is stunning, charismatic and best
Think back to the Millennium Dome (prior to being saved by O2). A great concept, but its’ lifespan was shorter than the warranty on my new boiler! Now, look at the footprint of the Olympic Stadium. Clearly designed with longevity in mind. After the grand finale of the Paralympics, the stadium will not
