About the Book
Published Book
Duncan Winsbury’s books draw on almost four decades of fire safety expertise, blending technical depth with real-world application. Written for professionals, students, and policymakers, they aim to make complex fire engineering principles clear, practical, and impactful — with the shared goal of creating safer, better-designed buildings.
Endorsements
“The book is fantastic and has helped me tremendously in my studies. I highly recommend it.”
— Darren Blenkinsop, Chartered Surveyor
“It’s detailed, well-structured, and does an excellent job of laying out the fundamentals of fire science and fire engineering. It explains not only what the principles are, but why they matter, making them easier to apply to real buildings. I contributed a small section myself, but even with that in mind, I’m finding it genuinely useful in practice. The clear presentation of equations, constants, and references makes it a valuable desk resource, and the consistent focus on first principles gives me confidence when working through problems.”
— Nick Yates, Fire Engineer
Principles of Fire Engineering
Science, Safety and Solutions
A comprehensive guide to the science, safety strategies, and engineering solutions behind modern fire safety. This book equips readers with the knowledge to design, assess, and maintain buildings that protect lives and property.
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Other Books by Duncan Winsbury
- Performance-Based Building Design – Explore modern design methods for safe and efficient buildings.
- Fire Strategies – A complete guide to creating compliant and practical fire strategy reports.
- Digital Fire Strategies – Bringing fire safety into the digital age with BIM, VR, and smart technology.
Performance-Based Building Design
Explores how performance-based approaches can create safe, functional, and efficient buildings beyond prescriptive codes. Packed with case studies, metrics, and best practice, it’s a vital resource for architects, engineers, and building professionals.
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Upcoming Releases Book
Fire Strategies
A complete guide to developing robust fire strategies for all building types, from concept to completion. Covers legal frameworks, design principles, and integration with building operations to ensure safety and compliance.
Digital Fire Strategies
Digital Fire Strategies explores the transformation of traditional fire safety design into a data-driven, connected, and intelligent process. Combining principles of fire engineering with cutting-edge digital tools, the book examines how BIM integration, CFD modelling, digital twins, and the Golden Thread can enhance fire strategy development, verification, and lifecycle management. Aimed at fire engineers, designers, and building professionals, it provides practical guidance for creating, managing, and validating fire strategies in the digital era — improving accuracy, transparency, and safety from concept to occupation.
A Journey of Fire Safety – From Ancient Times to the Modern Era and Beyond
Traces the evolution of fire safety from ancient civilizations to today’s advanced engineering. This historical journey reveals how past lessons shape modern fire safety practice — and the future to come.
Fire Risk Management
A practical handbook on identifying, assessing, and controlling fire risks in any built environment. It offers step-by-step methods, legal context, and tools for effective fire risk strategies.
Building Evacuation and Human Behaviour
Examines how people respond to fire and other emergencies, and how building design can support safe evacuation. Real-life scenarios and behavioural studies underpin guidance for engineers and safety planners.
Building Materials – Properties and Performance
A detailed look at how different materials react under fire conditions and the science behind their performance. Includes testing standards, selection criteria, and design considerations for safe use.
Fire Protection Systems
Covers the full range of active and passive fire protection systems, from sprinklers to smoke control. Offers technical details, design guidance, and operational best practice.
Fire Engineering Science
Delves into the physics, chemistry, and engineering principles that underpin fire safety. Ideal for professionals and students who want a strong scientific foundation.
Emerging Technologies in Fire Engineering
Highlights cutting-edge tools and innovations shaping the future of fire safety. From smart building systems to advanced suppression methods, this book showcases technology’s role in protecting lives.
