Problem: Many mechanical HVAC design engineers find themselves responsible for smoke control systems—yet often feel a vague cloud of uncertainty around how to design them confidently. This...
Category: Smoke Control Systems
Navigating smoke control requirements in building design can be challenging, especially with the variety of building types, occupancies, and configurations outlined in the 2024 International Building...
The environmental impact of building materials is significant, particularly in the first 20 years of a building’s life cycle. The buildings and construction sector is responsible for approximately...
The recently updated NFPA 88A (2023) introduces several critical new requirements for parking structure ventilation systems, particularly the addition of mixing fans and post-fire smoke control...
Smoke control systems have evolved over time through a variety of tests and experiments. Full-scale experiments conducted before building demolitions or in research facilities are just some examples...
As a society, we have learned that smoke is the "major killer" in building fires. Smoke contains intense heat and toxic gasses that, when inhaled, can scorch occupants' lungs or incapacitate them in...