Symposium to explore fire safety in sustainable design

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has invited professionals to the SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design. Hosted in collaboration with FRISSBE, the event is scheduled to be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on November 29-30, 2023.

The symposium will delve into design concepts, tools, and methods for creating fire-safe buildings.

In addition, it will highlight the role of fire safety in sustainable design and education.

Experts will share engineering solutions on subjects such as sustainable building design, reduction of embodied carbon, fire performance of sustainable construction materials, fire testing, and building information modeling (BIM).

Keynote speakers and program details, including SFPE’s commitment to sustainability

Opening remarks will be delivered by SFPE President Jimmy Jönsson, who will focus on SFPE’s commitment to engineering a sustainable and fire resilient built environment.

Symposium Co-Chairs Brian Meacham and Grunde Jomaas, along with SFPE Interim CEO Chris Jelenewicz, will also offer opening remarks.

The full program includes presentations on designing for sustainability and fire safety, gaps in science, policy, and legislation, and the impact of fire in the context of sustainability.

The symposium will include panel discussions on the role of fire safety in sustainable design, fire safety challenges of sustainable technologies, and the role of timber in a sustainable built environment.

Registration, sponsorship, and collaboration with SFPE

Partnership with FRISSBE and support from Danfoss Fire Safety and Evox has made this symposium possible.

Limited sponsorships and exhibit opportunities are still available.

Early-bird registration discounts are offered until October 27.

For further information or to register for the symposium, visit the official website.

About the Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design

As environmental challenges rise globally, the construction industry is prioritising the creation of sustainable buildings that are energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and socially responsible.

The 2-day event in Slovenia will focus on how sustainable design principles can be applied without reducing fire safety.

SFPE and FRISSBE have assembled a panel of experts to share knowledge on subjects such as sustainable building design, fire testing, and holistic building performance design.

IFSJ Comment

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers’ commitment to sustainability, coupled with their exploration of fire safety in the context of environmentally responsible building practices, brings vital insights to the industry.

By offering an opportunity for professionals to engage with leading experts, the symposium promises to provide a platform for sharing best practices, research, and engineering solutions.

The integration of fire safety measures into sustainable building design is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of occupants and the environment.