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The Interplay between Passive and Active Fire Safety Strategies in Shaping Architectural Design |
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| รหัสดีโอไอ | |
| Creator | Ahmed A. Alfakhry |
| Title | The Interplay between Passive and Active Fire Safety Strategies in Shaping Architectural Design |
| Publisher | TuEngr Group |
| Publication Year | 2569 |
| Journal Title | International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies |
| Journal Vol. | 17 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 17A1D: 1-16 |
| Keyword | Passive fire safety, PFP, Active fire safety, AFP, Fire safety features, Architectural design, Compartmentation, Marina Bay Sands, Burj Khalifa, The Shard, Sustainability, Atrium, Sprinkler, Egress, Alarm, Resilience. |
| URL Website | http://TuEngr.com/Vol17-1.html |
| Website title | ITJEMAST V17(1) 2026 @ TuEngr.com |
| ISSN | 2228-9860 |
| Abstract | Fire safety affects how buildings are designed. Architects often center on beauty, shape, and functionality. However, safety is also a main concern. This ensures that buildings safeguard lives and property. This research looks at how passive fire safety methods work with active fire safety methods to influence architectural results. Passive fire safety methods encompass compartmentation, fire-resistant materials, and egress design. Active fire safety methods comprise sprinklers, smoke control, and detection systems. This work is based on international building codes, academic studies, and examples of high-rise, mixed-use, and cultural buildings. This research shows how these two types of fire protection interact during the design process. The results indicate that passive strategies hugely influence the shape and flow of buildings. Also, active systems offer the flexibility needed for architectural creativity. Instead of limiting design, fire safety acts as a driving force for innovation. The study ends with a framework for architects to balance safety, beauty, and sustainability in modern design. |
