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Rush, Richard – Progressive Architecture, 1980
Designing fire protection into a building is complex; it requires effective coverage, an economical installation, and compliance with many regulations. (Author)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Building Design, Facility Requirements, Fire Protection
Harmathy, T. Z. – Progressive Architecture, 1974
Fire safety as provided for by building codes is examined critically, and the characteristics of building fires are reviewed. A new design approach is suggested. (Author)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Building Design, Facility Guidelines, Fire Protection
Yee, Roger – Progressive Architecture, 1974
Built into 26 new Chicago school designs are two features: physical plants offering educators latitude to remove nearly all internal partitions for open plan teaching or to return to a traditional "eggorate" format if need be; and a new fire control technology placing a building on electronic alert for immediate reaction to dangerous symptoms with…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Building Innovation, Elementary Schools, Facility Guidelines
Progressive Architecture, 1976
Two air-supported membranes covering concrete shells house a swimming pool, 5,000-place seating for athletic competitions, 6,000-place seating for scholastic and ceremonial convocations, lockers, showers, offices, study space, and dining facilities. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Structures, Building Innovation, Encapsulated Facilities, Fire Protection
