Shopping Centres and Atria

Most modern shopping centres are covered with a glazed roof. In such a crowded environment safety plays a very crucial role. In the event of a fire all people must be able to safely exit the building without being hindered by smoke or hot toxic gases. An efficient smoke ventilation system is indispensable.

The smoke and heat ventilation can also be used for natural ventilation, and fitted with rain sensors and thermostats. Atria are very well suited to natural ventilation.

Office Buildings

In modern office buildings natural ventilation is increasingly used as an alternative to pumped air ventilation systems, allowing for more open and transparent designs. Windows used for natural ventilation can be at a high level and can be operated as part of the smoke ventilation system ensuring smoke cannot spread uncontrolled.

Stairwells

Keeping stairwells smoke free in the event of a fire is very important in order to facilitate escape and rescue. Roof windows, dome lights or high level vertical façade windows can be used as smoke vents. The same opening vents can also be used for natural ventilation and fitted with rain sensors, wind sensors or thermostats.