This five-part series, produced in partnership with Owens Corning, gives architects and building professionals a comprehensive look at fire safety. It covers the fundamentals of fire behavior and code intent, explores occupancy-specific design considerations, and highlights advanced engineering applications. Learners will gain insight into the science behind fire protection, the reasoning that shapes today’s codes and standards, and the ways thoughtful design decisions can strengthen building performance and safety. The series concludes with lessons drawn from real-world fire events that reinforce the importance of designing for performance, resilience, and life safety.
Identify the fundamental principles of building fire behavior and how materials, ventilation, and assemblies affect fire spread.
Explain the purpose and evolution of key fire safety codes and standards, linking code requirements to performance outcomes.
Evaluate when and why to use engineering judgments and performance-based approaches to meet design and safety goals,
Analyze real-world fire incidents to identify common system failures and strategies for more resilient, compliant design.
Brought to you through a partnership with Owens Corning.
