ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN ISSUES ENSURING SAFE EVACUATION FROM BUILDINGS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: A CASE-STUDY RESEARCH

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Published: Jun 5, 2026
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building design, public buildings, emergency situation, evacuation, fire safety exit choice, human behavior, regulatory documents, dynamic data.

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Nazarov Uktam
Ph.D., associate professor, Toshkent Kimyo Xalqaro Universiteti
Kamolov Muhammadnodir
Ph.D., associate professor, Toshkent Kimyo Xalqaro Universiteti

Abstract

This article examines architectural and design issues aimed at ensuring safe evacuation from public buildings in emergency situations. The study is based on the results of three empirical case studies conducted by A. Sagun, C. J. Anumba, and D. Bouchlaghem, as well as an analysis of foreign scientific sources published on the topic. The article discusses the impact of building geometry, capacity, circulation routes, compartmentalization, exit-choice behavior, alarm systems, and orientation systems on safety. The results are summarized as practical recommendations for architectural practice in Uzbekistan.

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Uktam, N., & Muhammadnodir, K. (2026). ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN ISSUES ENSURING SAFE EVACUATION FROM BUILDINGS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: A CASE-STUDY RESEARCH. Research Focus International Scientific Journal, 5(5), 289–297. Retrieved from https://refocus.uz/index.php/rf/article/view/2288
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Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026): Research Focus International Scientific Journal. Volume 5, Issue 5 (2026)
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18.00.00 – Architecture

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