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Munger Hall update: New report outlines 'safety hazards' in megadorm's design

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A new independent review produced by a 13-member panel made up of faculty and community members at the University of California, Santa Barbara has outlined a host of health and safety risks inherent in the contested Munger Hall megadorm design proposal. It also decried a lack of outside input early on.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs executive order strengthening fire safety enforcement in response to deadly January Bronx fire

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Mayor Eric Adams said the city will crack down on buildings with a high number of fire safety violations, two months after a blaze killed 17 tenants of a Bronx high-rise with a history of complaints. The order will also require the FDNY to conduct more frequent inspections of buildings found in violation of the city’s fire code.

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences

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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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Goose Creek Safety Rest Area // VJAA Inc.

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An Apparatus for “Slowing Things Down”The Goose Creek Safety Rest Area is sited along Interstate 35 at the Gateway to the Arrowhead Region, a part of Minnesota that includes the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area, the Gunflint Trail, and the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior. Goose Creek Safety Rest Area Gallery. © VJAA Inc. © VJAA Inc.

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The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life

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The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/18/2023 - 10:06 Urban Planning Data from Gensler's City Pulse Survey shows that although people are satisfied with their city's experience, it may not be enough. They are also 1.5x more likely to say that their city provides a great experience.

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Designing Safety: How Modern Locks Complement Architecture

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Large glass facades, for instance, are complemented with state-of-the-art lock systems, ensuring safety without compromising the view. Embracing this trend, while being informed about the latest in lock technology, will ensure that our structures stand as symbols of beauty and resilience.

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