article thumbnail

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

Archinect

” In response, IPUR, Spain’s polyurethane manufacturers’ association, issued a statement saying there was no evidence that polyurethane was used in the subject building.

Safety 299
article thumbnail

Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

Architizer

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montréal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The judging process for Architizer's 12th Annual A+Awards is now away.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Renco creates interlocking construction blocks out of recycled materials

Deezen

Florida-based manufacturer Renco has created a building block made of repurposed materials that interlocks and stacks for "LEGO-like" construction. To build with Renco, all that is required is a fork truck to lift up the materials, a glue gun powered by a small generator and a mallet," said the team.

Materials 134
article thumbnail

Ensuring Quality Control in Dairy Process Manufacturing

navfarm

In this journey, ensuring quality control in dairy process manufacturing is paramount. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of quality control in dairy manufacturing and how Navfarm makes it achievable. Why Quality Control Matters Livestock and dairy fQuality control is the backbone of any dairy manufacturing operation.

article thumbnail

Architectural Details: Why Metal Is the Perfect Material for Dynamic Educational Projects

Architizer

As designers imagine the future of educational buildings, the values and materials of today will inform school environments for decades to come. For its renewability, durability, and ever-evolving versatility, architectural metal offers long-term solutions that bring beauty, reliability and safety to schools.

Education 141
article thumbnail

"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

Deezen

Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. Take Grenfell Tower.

Safety 105
article thumbnail

Designing Safety: How Modern Locks Complement Architecture

The Architecture Designs

Large glass facades, for instance, are complemented with state-of-the-art lock systems, ensuring safety without compromising the view. This push towards sustainability has impacted lock design and manufacturing. Modern locks are now created with materials that are durable, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

Safety 52