International Building Topics
Organized coverage of the major global subjects Lance writes and speaks about — from historic preservation to fire safety failures.
BUILDING TOPICS
Ancient Buildings in Italy: What Centuries-Old Structures Can Teach Us Today
Italy is home to some of the world’s most recognizable and enduring structures. From ancient Roman ruins to grand cathedrals, public squares, castles, and stone buildings, the country offers a remarkable view of how architecture and construction have developed over centuries.
The Sagrada Família: Where Architecture, Nature, and Engineering Meet
Few buildings capture the imagination like the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain. Its soaring towers, sculpted façades, colorful stained glass, and nature-inspired interior make it unlike any traditional cathedral.
Fire Safety and Life Safety Issues
When looking at recent high-rise disasters across the globe, a terrifyingly familiar pattern emerges. Too many modern real estate assets are updated cosmetically, but left completely vulnerable structurally. We see properties wrapped in newer, modern-looking finishes that are completely mismatched with the core fire protection systems the structure actually has.
The Dangerous Flaw of the Single Stairway: Crucial Architectural Lessons from Grenfell Tower
When I conducted the forensic analysis for my book, Grenfell Tower Fire: The Real Story, I was looking at a tragedy that shocked the global community. A 24-story apartment complex in London was completely engulfed in a devastating blaze, claiming 72 lives.
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