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Al-Tameemi, K S and Samir, H H (2022) The impact of investment projects on the traditional architectural identity of Basra city. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 661-9.
Ali, A S and Au-Yong, C P (2022) Risk factors in the refurbishment design process: the case of Malaysia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 622-35.
Amoah, C and Bikitsha, L (2022) Emerging contractor's management and planning skills to overcome business risk factors. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 670-89.
Axon, C J, Bright, S J, Dixon, T J, Janda, K B and Kolokotroni, M (2012) Building communities: reducing energy use in tenanted commercial property. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 461-72.
Bahammou, Y, Kouhila, M, Moussaoui, H, Lamsyehe, H, Tagnamas, Z, Lamharrar, A and Idlimam, A (2022) Evaluation of the influence of ambient air temperature and air velocity on mortar cement durability using a forced convection solar dryer. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 462-80.
Berker, T and Bharathi, K (2012) Energy and buildings research: challenges from the new production of knowledge. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 473-80.
Bourdic, L and Salat, S (2012) Building energy models and assessment systems at the district and city scales: a review. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 518-26.
Calderon, C and Keirstead, J (2012) Modelling frameworks for delivering low-carbon cities: advocating a normalized practice. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 504-17.
Ebekozien, A (2022) Construction companies’ compliance to personal protective equipment on junior staff in Nigeria: issues and solutions. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 481-98.
Galardo, L and Trottier, M (2022) How supervisor, co-worker, and spousal social support influences the experience of workload and work-family conflict: results from a survey of construction workers in Québec. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 331–42.
Gansmo, H J (2012) Municipal planning of a sustainable neighbourhood: action research and stakeholder dialogue. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 493-503.
Grenzfurtner, W, Rudberg, M, Mayrhofer, R, Loike, K and Gronalt, M (2022) Performance measurement and management practices of on-site activities in industrialized housebuilding. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 239–53.
Gupta, R and Gregg, M (2012) Appraisal of UK funding frameworks for energy research in housing. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 446-60.
Hamida, M B and Hassanain, M A (2022) Investigation of AEC/FM practices in adaptive reuse projects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 636-60.
Imu, N J, Ezeamama, A and Matemilola, S (2022) Assessment of energy and emissions saving impact of solar PV modules: a case study of Bangladesh. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 608-21.
Khalef, R, Ali, G G, El-adaway, I H and Gad, G M (2022) Managing construction projects impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic: a contractual perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 313–30.
Koch, A, Girard, S and McKoen, K (2012) Towards a neighbourhood scale for low- or zero-carbon building projects. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 527-37.
Kohler, N and Hassler, U (2012) Alternative scenarios for energy conservation in the building stock. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 401-16.
Lehtovaara, J, Seppänen, O and Peltokorpi, A (2022) Improving construction management with decentralised production planning and control: exploring the production crew and manager perspectives through a multi-method approach. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 254–77.
Li, B and Yao, R (2012) Building energy efficiency for sustainable development in China: challenges and opportunities. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 417-31.
Mohamed Safith, A W and De Silva, L (2022) The techniques and challenges of GPS surveying for vertical alignments in high-rise buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 587-607.
Mousavi, S Y and Kariminia, S (2022) Analysis of human behavior in case of fire inside a high-rise building: effect of risk perception and Individual's location. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 441-61.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: evacuation strategy; fire accident; high-rise office buildings; individuals' behaviors; risk perception
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-09-2020-0076
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Purpose: The main purpose of this research is to achieve the evacuation strategy of people in high-rise office buildings. This purpose is achieved by identifying the individuals’ behaviors during a fire accident and the relationship between these behaviors and their risk perception. Design/methodology/approach: The method of this study is mixed-methods type. The first stage was carried out using the qualitative method and descriptive phenomenology and the analyses were done using the Colaizzi method, and the second stage was carried out using the quantitative method of field descriptive survey type whose analyses were conducted through SPSS software. Findings: The results reveal that the individuals attempting evacuation from the upper floors above the fire level were mostly injured and the ones who remained in the building and got help from fire fighters were rescued. At the end, the study goes on to suggest the stay-in-place approach with regards to the behaviors formed in individuals, closed plan of architectural design, lack of suitable fire extinguishers as well as inappropriate individual trainings. Research limitations/implications: Lack of similar research in the field of fire in Iran caused bottlenecks such as lack of cooperation of relevant organizations in the path of the research. Another factor that limited the present research was the determination of people trapped in fire. In this case, those who were present in the incident had to be chosen and the questionnaire was completed based on their opinions. This limited the research for reasons such as the relocation of some people from buildings or their death. Practical implications: The practical results of this research can be used in reviewing the rules and regulations of high-rise building fire code. By properly compiling the regulations of high-rise building codes based on this research, human injuries in fire hazards can be greatly prevented. Due to the collapse of the Plasco building in Iran and the creation of inappropriate memories in the minds of people of high-rise buildings, with the construction of buildings based on the rules and regulations in accordance with the fire code, the construction market as well as the sale and purchase of such buildings will flourish and numerous financial and job turnovers are created in the field of this type of buildings. Originality/value: This study is innovative in determining appropriate evacuation strategy that are related to the individuals’ risk perception in high-rise buildings, as well as achieving results to review the rules and regulations of high-rise office buildings based on the high-rise building fire code.
Ofori-Boadu, A N, Bryant, D, Bock-Hyeng, C, Assefa, Z, Aryeetey, F, Munkaila, S and Fini, E (2022) Physiochemical characterization of agricultural waste biochars for partial cement replacement. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 569-86.
Olanrewaju, A, Tan, Y Y and Soh, S N (2022) Defect characterisations in the Malaysian affordable housing. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 539-68.
Royal, S, Lehoux, N and Blanchet, P (2022) New home warranty schemes: developing a theoretical comparative framework using qualitative content analysis. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 499-522.
Schweber, L and Leiringer, R (2012) Beyond the technical: a snapshot of energy and buildings research. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 481-92.
Sing, M C P, Fung, I W H, Edwards, D J and Liu, H (2022) Dynamic construction site layout planning: an application of branch and bond algorithm. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 523-38.
Skea, J (2012) Research and evidence needs for decarbonisation in the built environment: a UK case study. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 432-45.
Summerfield, A J and Lowe, R (2012) Challenges and future directions for energy and buildings research. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 391-400.
Vahabi, A, Nasirzadeh, F and Mills, A (2022) Influence of briefing clarity on construction projects: a fuzzy hybrid simulation approach. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 278–95.
van der Meer, J, Hartmann, A, van der Horst, A and Dewulf, G (2022) Raising risk awareness in multi-criteria design decisions for integrated design and construction tenders. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 296–312.