Charles Copeland and Dan Colombini comment on the challenge of fire protection and life safety in historic New York City buildings on the New York Real Estate Journal:
The devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris raises questions of how best to ensure the preservation of historic structures enjoyed by the public. As engineers who have worked on some of the most iconic buildings in NYC and many religious institutions, we understand the crucial importance of such historic landmarks and the need to preserve their aesthetics while ensuring their contemporary function.