Collecting pedestrian behaviour data is vital to understand pedestrian behaviour. This
systematic review of 147 studies aims to determine the capability of contemporary data …

Heritage and historic buildings possess an important architectural and cultural value which
fire significantly threatens. However, current codes very rarely address the peculiarities of …

Understanding human behavior in building emergencies can benefit a wide spectrum of
applications, which can ultimately contribute to the improvement of human safety in …

This work is a systematic review of optimisation methods for pedestrian evacuations. The
focus is on interventional approaches that seek to improve evacuation efficiency rather than …

Route turning is one of the most essential and ubiquitous physical features in the complex
building environment. Under the influence of route turning, evacuees' approaching …

Abstract Fire risk in Architectural Heritage represents a fundamental problem for occupants'
safety. Italian-style historical theatres are one of the most interesting examples because of …

In earthquake disasters, the leading causes of death are directly related both to build
collapses and fatalities during the following evacuation phase. Allowing people to …

As environmental conservation and sustainability gain prominence globally, modern timber
structures are receiving increased focus. Nonetheless, the combustible nature of timber …

Wayfinding signage is an intermediary public facility that coordinates the relationship
between space and people, and it is crucial to help people find their way in complex indoor …

Understanding human behaviour in fires (HBiF), whether in building or wildland fire
contexts, is crucial for saving lives and managing evacuations. However, existing research …