Fire Compartmentation of Ventilated Rainscreen Façades

The case study consists of three parts: Cavity Closers in Vertical Compartmentation, Cavity Closers in Horizontal Compartmentation, and Cavity Closers around Openings, and it provides a practical application of fire barriers in accordance with UK regulations.

Certificate for a short course in Façade Design and Engineering, issued by the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology. Includes information on credits towards the Level 5 Diploma and course focus on Fire Safety. Features a building image and UK-related graphics.

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3D model of an insulated wall corner with layered construction materials, showing insulation and support beams.

Part 1. Cavity Closers in Vertical Compartmentation

This course looks at cavity closers as a mean of vertical compartmentation for ventilated cavities of external cladding in accordance with the current normative base (2020). The façade type is a rainscreen cladding with punched openings. The building has a high-performing and safe façade.

Architectural rendering of a building corner with stainless steel panels and railing

Part 2. Cavity Closers in Horizontal Compartmentation

This course looks at cavity closers as a mean of horizontal compartmentation for ventilated cavities of external cladding in accordance with the current normative base (2020). The façade type is a rainscreen cladding with punched openings. The building has a high-performing and safe façade.

3D rendering of a wall section with insulation and a window

Part 3. Cavity Closers around Openings

This course looks at cavity closers as a mean of compartmentation around windows and doors in accordance with the current normative base (2020). The façade type is a rainscreen cladding with punched openings. The building has a high-performing and safe façade.