Tag Archives: Daylight

At the intersection of fire safety and daylighting

March 27, 2019 sadia_badhon

An interesting dynamic in commercial building design is the dual need for compartmentation and transparency to help promote occupant well-being. Far too often, these demands conflict in areas with fire- and life-safety criteria.

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Daoust Lestage wins Winnipeg’s Market Lands design competition

December 27, 2018 nithya_caleb

Daoust Lestage’s proposal has won the Market Lands southern parcel design competition in Winnipeg. CentreVenture Development Corporation said the ‘new market square’ idea was the jury’s unanimous choice. The jury appreciated the clarity of the proposal and agreed its stand-alone glass market structure and surrounding plazas presented an inviting space for visitors.

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Using fire-rated glazing to solve design challenges in existing buildings

December 15, 2018 nithya_caleb

Creating light, spacious interiors in areas with fire- and life-safety requirements is a challenge because traditional fire-rated building materials, such as concrete and gypsum, restrict light transfer. Fire-rated glass can provide the same performance criteria as its opaque counterparts, with the added benefit of transparency.

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