the dangers and deficiencies in construction codes (see previously) in many jurisdictions that don’t mandate the removal of polymer (essentially solidified gasoline) cladding from residential and office buildings. Driven by the energy crisis of the 1970s, architects were pressured into reducing heating costs with ventilated façades that provided extra insulation to improve energy efficiency. That intermediate panelling which creates an air gap for the structure are now recognised as combustible and for their failings in terms of safety and yet remain with evacuation strategies tragically outdated. Much more at the links above.
synchronoptica
one year ago: assorted links to revisit (with synchronoptica) plus the stock market panic of 1873
seven years ago: more links to enjoy, Trump at the UN General Assembly plus the lives of Lucy Schwob and Suzanne Malherbe
eight years ago: a telescopic mountain-finder in the Swiss Alps, even more links worth revisiting plus AI jingles
nine years ago: a visit to Lake Garda plus regional vintages
ten years ago: Roman timekeeping