Anyone building a dream home is likely to tell you there is no better luxury element in a master bedroom than a fireplace. Whether you are building, remodeling or just sprucing up your main sleeping ...

While historically the fireplace was a place of utility — to cook, stay warm, and provide light — its function has evolved from one of mere practicality to becoming a focal point of the home. It's ...

David Pacheco underscores the significance of integrating safety features, like advanced security systems and structure ...

If your department is in a high-growth area or in need of replacing numerous fire stations, one approach to developing multiple fire stations is using a prototype fire station design process. Often, ...

Outdoor fire pits are a fun way to liven up your landscape while creating a cozy space to relax and socialize. They easily add visual interest to any backyard and the simplest design strategy is for ...

Fire season is almost over, and so far San Diego has been very lucky with no major wildfires, but it’s not to soon to begin thinking about firescaping your home for the long term. Firescaping ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

You can transform outdoor spaces into cozy retreats with well-designed fire pits. You’ll feel the comforting heat, enjoy the relaxed vibe, and see friends naturally come together here. When you choose ...

Performance-based structural fire design of steel frames can eliminate fire protection on up to half of a building’s floor beams, according to a two-year study of PBSFD. Still, structural engineers ...

Fire safety design is a multidisciplinary field that seeks to minimise risk and ensure structural integrity during fire events by merging advanced material science, computational modelling, and robust ...

In my consulting business, I have the opportunity to peer review construction documents prepared by other electrical engineering firms. In doing so, I find it astounding how many times I comment on ...