Design for Life? Fire safety, building resilience and the Principal Designer
Design for Life? Fire safety, building resilience and the Principal Designer is a professional development course designed and delivered by The London School of Architecture for architects and built environment professionals seeking to demonstrate competence in fire safety, health and life safety under post-Grenfell legislation. Click on the video below to hear from Dr Liam Ross as to why this course is so relevant for those in the built environment today.
This course is booked through the University of the Built Environment’s Online Academy.
Responding to the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, and the passing of the Building Safety Act 2022, this course covers fire and life-safety design from a number of perspectives, outlining the regulatory context, insurers requirements, spatial and technical design principles, risk management, and the end-user experience. Participants will gain practical knowledge to support their role as Principal Designers and prepare for mandatory professional competence assessments.
Delivered with a blend of pre-recorded content and live online sessions which feature expert talks, guided discussions, and interactive workshops that apply learning to your live projects.
Aimed at anyone who undertakes designer’s duties in the built environment sector. It will be relevant to architects in practice, architectural students, related built environment professionals and clients.