Brian Meacham, Meacham Associates
Further underlined the need for data on changing fire risks with green buildings. Data is not keeping up with the implementation of new technologies, green materials, façade insulation, photovoltaics, energy storage, etc. Developments in green buildings need to take into account the links between regulations on fire safety for materials, energy systems and buildings.
Mr Meacham and other panellists emphasised the need for training and support to engineers and throughout the construction design and implementation chain, on the new fire risks related to new green materials and building techniques, and on the integration of fire safety and sustainability.