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Adewumi, A S, Onyango, V, Moyo, D and AlWaer, H (2019) A review of selected neighbourhood sustainability assessment frameworks using the Bellagio STAMP. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(01), 108–18.

Agyekum, K, Blay, K and Opoku, A (2019) Mechanisms for preventing rising damp in new building infrastructure. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(01), 87–107.

Ahmad Shazali, A S and Tahar, K N (2019) Virtual 3D model of Canseleri building via close-range photogrammetry implementation. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 217–27.

Al-Kheetan, M J, Rahman, M M and Chamberlain, D A (2018) Remediation and protection of masonry structures with crystallising moisture blocking treatment. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(01), 77–92.

Alao, O O and Jagboro, G O (2017) Assessment of causative factors for project abandonment in Nigerian public tertiary educational institutions. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(01), 41–62.

Ali, A S, Azmi, N F and Baaki, T K (2018) Cost performance of building refurbishment works: the case of Malaysia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(01), 41–62.

Amadi, A and Higham, A P (2019) A cost trajectory to environmentally adaptive building construction in wet humid settings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 68–88.

Ashdown, M M, Crawley, J, Biddulph, P, Wingfield, J, Lowe, R and Elwell, C A (2019) Characterising the airtightness of dwellings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 89–106.

Blay, K, Agyekum, K and Opoku, A (2019) Actions, attitudes and beliefs of occupants in managing dampness in buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(01), 42–53.

Crawley, J, Biddulph, P, Wingfield, J, Ashdown, M, Lowe, R and Elwell, C (2019) Inferring the as-built air permeability of new UK dwellings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 3–19.

Djebbar, K E, Salem, S and Mokhtari, A (2019) Assessment of energy performance using bottom-up method. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 192–216.

Enshassi, A, Ayash, A and Mohamed, S (2018) Key barriers to the implementation of energy-management strategies in building construction projects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(01), 15–40.

Erkoreka, A, Flores-Abascal, I, Escudero, C, Martin, K, Millan, J A and Sala, J M (2019) Flat roof hygrothermal performance testing and evaluation. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 148–75.

Flood, C and Scott, L (2019) Thermal analysis and post construction verification. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 51–67.

Gerges, M, Mayouf, M, Rumley, P and Moore, D (2017) Human behaviour under fire situations in high-rise residential building. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(01), 90–106.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Egypt; Evacuation; Fire safety; High-rise residential building; Human behaviour; Panic;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2398-4708
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-09-2016-0022
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to investigate human behaviour under a situation of fire in high-rise residential buildings and identify the factors that motivate people to evacuate. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was conducted to identify different factors of human behaviour during a situation of fire and identify challenges during the evacuation. Through a mixed research method approach, the paper identifies human background, experience and knowledge with fire safety. The paper discusses the challenges occupants face during evacuation based on previous evacuation experience and what occupants were doing during the fire alarm. Findings The paper has identified the challenges and the factors that affect occupants’ decision during fire emergency in high-rise residential buildings. It is clear from the findings that occupants have limited knowledge and skills on how to deal with fire emergencies. Occupants tend to depend on other evacuation routes. Occupants tend to ignore the fire alarm and usually they investigate if it is true or false. Originality/value The paper provides the knowledge and findings of occupants during fire emergency to fire engineers, facility managers, owners, and other professionals to assist during the design phase, and modify designs based on this findings of this research.

Gupta, R, Gregg, M and Cherian, R (2019) Developing a new framework to bring consistency and flexibility in evaluating actual building performance. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 228–55.

Hamidane, H, Ababneh, A, Messabhia, A and Xi, Y (2019) Modeling of chloride penetration in concrete structures under freeze-thaw cycles. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 127–47.

Hosseini, M R, Roelvink, R, Papadonikolaki, E, Edwards, D J and Pärn, E (2018) Integrating BIM into facility management. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(01), 2–14.

Ibraheem, Y, Piroozfar, P A, Farr, E R and Ravenscroft, N (2019) Methodological evaluation of Integrated Façade Systems. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 107–26.

Jandali, D and Sweis, R (2019) Factors affecting maintenance management in hospital buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(01), 6–21.

Kayan, B A (2017) Green maintenance for heritage buildings: paint repair appraisal. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(01), 63–89.

Li, M, Allinson, D and Lomas, K (2019) Estimation of building heat transfer coefficients from in-use data. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 38–50.

Md Ali, Z, Zawawi, R, Myeda, N E and Mohamad, N (2019) Adaptive reuse of historical buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(01), 54–68.

O’Connell, S, Reynders, G, Seri, F, Sterling, R and Keane, M M (2019) A standardised flexibility assessment methodology for demand response. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 20–37.

Ogbeifun, E, Mbohwa, C and Pretorius, J C (2018) Developing an effective renovation plan: the influence of data collection tools. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(01), 63–76.

Opawole, A and Jagboro, G O (2018) Compensation mechanisms for minimizing private party risks in concession-based public-private partnership contracts. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(01), 93–120.

Rogage, K, Clear, A, Alwan, Z, Lawrence, T and Kelly, G (2019) Assessing building performance in residential buildings using BIM and sensor data. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(01), 176–91.

Spennemann, D H, Pike, M and Watson, M J (2017) Effects of acid pigeon excreta on building conservation. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(01), 2–15.

Sweis, R, Moarefi, A, Hoseini-Amiri, S and Moarefi, S (2019) Delay factors of the schedule of strategic industrial projects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(01), 69–86.

Tade, O, O’Neill, S, Smith, K G, Williams, T, Ali, A, Bayyati, A and See, H (2019) Modified sewer asset management to accommodate London’s future sustainable development. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(01), 22–41.

Zuhaib, S, Manton, R, Hajdukiewicz, M, Keane, M M and Goggins, J (2017) Attitudes and approaches of Irish retrofit industry professionals towards achieving nearly zero-energy buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(01), 16–40.