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The research aims to understand how spatial knowledge influences evacuation performance during fires in large buildings.

August 7, 2026Smart CitiesOpen Access

Impact of Spatial Knowledge on Fire Evacuation Performance in Large Buildings: An Integrated Simulation Approach

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Randomized trial reveals that spatial knowledge enhances evacuation performance in large buildings, suggesting improved safety measures.

The research aims to understand how spatial knowledge influences evacuation performance during fires in large buildings.
Hybrid simulation framework combining physical fire modeling and agent-based simulation.
Incorporated diverse occupant profiles based on spatial knowledge levels.
Utilized Monte Carlo simulation for behavioral variability analysis.
Evacuation strategies using optimal route knowledge decreased exposure to hazardous conditions.
Evacuation times reduced by 34% for adults and 8.5% for young occupants compared to scenarios without spatial knowledge.

Ternero et al. (2026) studied this question.

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