A Global Endeavor to Communicate Fire Knowledge

The L-Curve Method, with its roots in fire engineering, organizes what you already know. It does not teach you anything new. All your books and everyone in your network are still useful. The L-Curve Method organizes your knowledge so you can apply it more effectively, and it is fun.

The L-Curve Method does seven things we cannot do otherwise.

1. Shows Owner's Objective.4. Share's Pro's Findings.

2. Simple to Understand.5. Reveals Code Intent.

3. Saves Money. 6. Simplifies Presentations.

7. Uses Computer Output.

With the L-Curve Method in your head, everything you know now will be useful. Everything you learn in the future will have a place. Everything you need to learn will be clear to you and "fit." Both a personal and corporate "research" agenda will be obvious.

Using the L-Curve Method, the beginner becomes more effective than the "expert" who doesn't use it. Why? S/he communicates better, in simpler ways. The expert who uses it gains new tools. Both the beginner and expert save time and money.

Consultants find the Method easy to learn. Managers react instinctively to the curves, make knowledgeable decisions and save money. The Institute teaches instructors and users in this universal Method in various areas around the world. Those taking the course teach others.

Code authorities can set the firesafety objective for their jurisdiction as a curve. These authorities are beginning to say to building designers: "Meet the code or meet the curve."

Pick one of the seven items above. Now, without the L-Curve Method, mentally try to explain it. How did you make out?