article thumbnail

Innovative engineering showcased at the 2022 Structural Awards

Archinect

The UK’s Institution of Structural Engineers has announced the winners of the Structural Awards 2022, which seeks to celebrate the role of structural engineers in sustainability, social impact, innovation, and ingenuity. Ten projects were honored, comprising two Supreme Award winners and eight shortlisted works.

article thumbnail

Australia bans engineered stone due to silicosis risk

Deezen

Australia has become the first country in the world to ban engineered stone, following rising cases of silicosis among workers who handle the material. The ban targets engineered stone, also known as agglomerated stone – a type of material made by mixing crushed stone with a resin binder. "The

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

A fatal apartment building fire in Valencia, Spain, raises questions on the safety of building materials

Archinect

As per Spanish outlet El Pais , the vice-president of the Valencia College of Industrial and Technical Engineers, Esther Puchades, suggested that the building’s cladding included polyurethane and when “heated it is like plastic and it ignites.”

Safety 299
article thumbnail

Fire safety expert "extremely concerned" about mass-timber buildings

Deezen

World-leading fire safety expert José Torero has told Dezeen he is "extremely concerned" about mass-timber buildings being constructed around the world. He supported official investigations into some of the world's most high-profile building safety incidents, including the World Trade Center collapse on 9/11 and the Grenfell Tower fire.

Safety 130
article thumbnail

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.

Safety 105
article thumbnail

Six steel structure designs take home top honors at the 2024 IDEAS² Awards

Archinect

The results of this year’s Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards have been shared by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) as part of the competition’s 64th edition. A total of six projects were honored by the 2024 edition. “In previous years, the jury h.

Structure 316
article thumbnail

Building Safety: Ensuring Secure Spaces for All

The Architecture Designs

Here are some key aspects of building safety that are crucial for creating secure spaces for all. Elevator Safety source: pinterest.com Elevators are indispensable tools in the daily lives of people who live and work in an increasingly vertical world. Hence, elevator maintenance is a crucial undertaking with heavy responsibilities.

Safety 52