1.3 BUILDING EGRESS SYSTEMS
1.3.0 Egress Topic Intro Video
Mick Kennedy
Please watch this introductory video here before proceeding to the series of Lessons on the design of Building Egress Systems.
1.3.1 Code + Egress
Mick Kennedy
This lesson will introduce you to how the fundamentals of building egress systems. This is crucial knowledge for any architect to understand. The concept of building egress is far more holistic than simple exiting. As much as any other design variable, building egress will fundamentally shape the plan configuration and massing of a building. The lesson will cover the components of an egress system in plan and section and introduce the code required dimensions and travel lengths for these components.
1.3.2 Egress Stair and Core Design
Mick Kennedy
This lesson will introduce you to the fundamentals of stair design as it relates both as a component of a code compliant egress system and also as a profound element of spatial, material, structural and experiential importance to the design of any building.
1.3.3 Elevator Systems
Mick Kennedy
This lesson will introduce elevator systems as a key component of a vertical circulation system. We will look at types of elevator hoisting systems, elevator cabs and operations as well as the deployment of elevators as part of a building core.
1.3.4 Accessibility
Mick Kennedy
This lesson will introduce a range of topics regarding building accessibility in regards to building circulation and egress. The lesson will cover dimensional requirements for stairs, ramps, doors and exiting. We will also introduce the requirements of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and its mandate for providing accessible units in multi-family housing.
1.3.5 Exercise 3 Intro: Egress System Design
Mick Kennedy
This lesson will introduce Exercise 3 which will ask you to demonstrate your understanding of the requirements for a building egress system through a review of key topics and sample problems.