The 'green' inspired retrofit of this building apparently created a chimney effect when it caught on fire and engulfed it in flames.
Warnings about this happening apparently fell on deaf ears.(in article)
Many more buildings have been similarly retrofitted.
Article excerpt below:
The Telegraph noted that cladding “is used as an insulation to make buildings more sustainable to meet green energy requirements.” Some 30,000 buildings in the U.K. have been retrofitted with cladding to cheaply comply with green energy mandates.
Grenfell Tower became more energy efficient, but the space between the cladding and the building increased the potential damage from fires, leaving hundreds of residents at the fire’s mercy.
Deadly London Tower Fire Fueled By ‘Green Energy’ Rules
Grenfell Tower inferno a 'disaster waiting to happen' as concerns are raised for safety of other buildings
Warnings about this happening apparently fell on deaf ears.(in article)
Many more buildings have been similarly retrofitted.
Article excerpt below:
The Telegraph noted that cladding “is used as an insulation to make buildings more sustainable to meet green energy requirements.” Some 30,000 buildings in the U.K. have been retrofitted with cladding to cheaply comply with green energy mandates.
Grenfell Tower became more energy efficient, but the space between the cladding and the building increased the potential damage from fires, leaving hundreds of residents at the fire’s mercy.
Deadly London Tower Fire Fueled By ‘Green Energy’ Rules
Grenfell Tower inferno a 'disaster waiting to happen' as concerns are raised for safety of other buildings
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