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Alan Stevenson, AIA, LEED® AP


I am an architect contributing to projects in the New York office of HOK.

Everything posted on this blog is my personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of any other person or party.

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Friday
Jun052009

Escape Harness for High Rise

An inventor has created this escape harness for the high rise floors of skyscrapers.  Upon first look, this is a goofy contraption, but the intention to address life saving strategies for true disaster situations in skyscrapers is a marvelous thought.   Let's be clear..buildings should have redundant internal evacuation methods (i.e. wide stairs, emergency power, smoke purge, etc.) to safely address any emergency.  However, if another unthinkable disaster occurred to a skyscraper, I would hope every possible life safety innovation, perhaps including this harness, would be available to save lives.

Reader Comments (1)

Mr. Stevenson,

You may find the patented AESOP system of interest.

Thank you and regards,

Roberto Catalan

March 17, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterRoberto Catalan

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