— Designing Risk out and Sustainability in

Design conservatism, pedestrian discomfort, thermal discomfort, stack effects: these are not the only type of risk we help mitigate. Novasim uses numerical modelling and simulation to help designers to ensure maximum health and safety in the built environment and to safeguard the environment.

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Air Dispersion & Pollution

Novasim’s specialists have significant expertise in assessing the impact of air borne pollutants or toxic gases on the users and occupants of building developments and urban areas, using sophisticated physical and numerical modelling techniques.

Smoke Propagation

Typical assessments include carparks and emergency stair towers. The results of the simulations are required for the sizing of smoke extraction plants and for estimating the tenability of the atmosphere along escape routes.

Smoke Propagation

Typical assessments include carparks and emergency stair towers. The results of the simulations are required for the sizing of smoke extraction plants and for estimating the tenability of the atmosphere along escape routes.

Stack Effect

The stack (or chimney) effect may result with severe consequences for the safety of occupants and serviceability of high-rise buildings. Possible mitigation measures and design adjustments are proposed and tested in order to comply with local building regulations.

Emergency Pressurization

The main aim of the Emergency Pressurization study is to derive the differential pressure at the doors of pressurised zones, such as staircases, in order to eliminate the chance of smoke entrainment within the main evacuation paths.

Emergency Pressurization

The main aim of the Emergency Pressurization study is to derive the differential pressure at the doors of pressurised zones, such as staircases, in order to eliminate the chance of smoke entrainment within the main evacuation paths.

Wind-driven Rain

Rain that is propelled by wind can be driven into ventilation openings, or beneath overhanging roofs or canopies and can either become a nuisance or cause damage. It is possible to decrease the potential risk of wind driven rain on or into a development if issues are considered early in the design process.

Creating Comfortable Spaces

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