In 1959 the estimated loss from damage to buildings and their contents by fire rose to £ 44 million-the highest figure ever recorded. Charles Crichton discovers more about this problem.
In the studio are:
BRYAN WESTWOOD, F.R.I.B.A., an architect with considerable experience in designing for fire prevention; GORDON LANGDON THOMAS, A.R.I.B.A., of the Joint Fire Research Organisation; N. C. STROTHER SMITH, A.M.I.E.E., director of the Fire Protection Association; EDWIN WILLIAMS. F.R.I.B.A.,
M.T.P.I., L.C.C. Architects Department News of the Week: by William Bryant