The 10th International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference was held in Canary Wharf, London, on 20–21 May 2026. Russ Timpson, founder and organiser of the Tall Building Fire Safety Network, invited Christina Knorr to present at this prestigious international event....
When “Stay Put” Strategies Fail The apartment fire that occurred in Valencia on 22 February 2024 has become one of the most significant high-rise residential fire events in recent years. Initial reports indicated that the fire originated on a balcony before rapidly...
The Hidden Risks in Exterior Wall Assemblies In modern construction, we’ve made buildings lighter, more energy efficient, and more visually striking than ever before using exterior cladding or façade systems. These systems include combustible materials like aluminium...
Bridging Practice and Engineering Key Takeaways from the 9th Tall Building Fire Safety Conference By Christina Knorr, Fire Safety Expert and Expert Witness I had the privilege of participating in the 9th International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference-held for the...
Insurance allocation in mixed-use buildings Large mixed-use building complexes often share the same building insurance despite having different strata schemes and Owners' Corporations (OCs). For example, when the lower part of the building contains commercial and...
Fire safety tips for apartment residents: Be familiar with your building’s fire safety measures. Find out where the FIRE EXTINGUISHERS are and how to use them. Ensure your SMOKE ALARMS are working correctly. Your doors, walls and, sometimes, ceilings are designed to...