AIAOC Lunchtime Webinar
Fire Safety in High Rise Structures
Presented By:
Owens Corning
One of the most complex and least understood areas where fire can propagate is at the perimeter of a multi-story building. Not only can fire spread from floor-to-floor via the edge-of-slab/curtain wall intersections but also along the exterior building enclosure where untested, combustible components are often installed. This program outlines best design practices for providing fire protection for building occupants per ASTM E2307 and E2874.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will gain a stronger understanding of vertical fire spread in high rise buildings through use of visuals of actual fire case studies.
Participants will also learn how to identify proper wall design techniques that will help provide fire safety in multi-story wall applications based on presenter showing common curtain wall construction and special conditions detailing.
Architects will also learn how common building materials, used in wall construction, behave when exposed to the rigors of fire per ASTM E2307. Presenter will provide outline based on fire testing and photos of actual curtain wall component failure.
Participants will be provided the information on the design criteria required for code compliant assemblies.
Date: April 18, 2023 (Webinar link will be sent to registrants on April 17th)
Time: Webinar: 12:00PM – 1:00PM (Webinar link will be sent to registrants on April 17th)
Learning Units: 1.0 AIA HSW Units.
Cost: Free – AIA Members, please provide your member number for AIA HSW Units
Presenters:
Saboura Rokhsari: Owens Corning AEC Leader- Commercial Insulations- Western US
Dana Point, CA
Saboura Rokhsari holds two master's degrees in Materials Science & Engineering- Ceramics and Corrosion. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2012.
Saboura is leading Architecture’s solutions (AEC) effort on behalf of Owens Corning Commercial Insulations in the west of United States. She is also a local chapter member of AIA, CSI, and IIBEC. She is currently serving as a chair of LA CSI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) task force as well as a board member of IIBEC- SoCal chapter as an industry director.
Saboura has worked in Building Enclosure/Construction industry since 2016.
Drew Clausen: Owens Corning AEC Team Leader- Commercial Insulations- Central US
Chicago, IL
Drew studied Architecture and Urban Planning at U of I in Champaign, IL, and has worked in the building materials industry for more than 25 years. He currently leads the AEC Team at Owens Corning and consults with architects regarding fire, thermal, moisture, acoustics and sustainability. Drew sits on the education committee of RAiNA is active in CSI Chicago, where he chairs the annual CSi2eye Technical Education Event.