The Role Of Flame Retardants In Making Every European Home Fire Safe

Protecting lives, building futures: sustainable fire protection for Europe's housing transition

European Fire Safety Week 2025 - pinfa session - Tuesday 4 November (Online from 15:30-17:00 CET)

Europe’s housing transition is redefining how we build — with sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation at its core. As construction methods and materials evolve, fire safety must remain integral to sustainable design.

Experts from academia, industry, and policy explored how sustainable fire protection and material innovation can support Europe’s climate and housing goals.

Key topics included:

• Harmonised fire safety standards for modular, affordable housing
• Integrating fire protection into innovative methods like 3D printing
• Sustainable flame retardants, including PIN (Phosphorus, Inorganic & Nitrogen) technologies
• Aligning fire safety with green certification and the EU Green Deal
• Fire protection for wood, recycled textiles, and insulation materials

Speakers include:

• Thomas Futterer, Chemische Fabrik Budenheim & pinfa
• John Fingleton, Irish Green Building Council
• Nick Haughton, Sapphire Balconies Ltd
• Guillermo Rein, Imperial College London

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