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RWDI's capabilities are applied to many issues affecting the design of new or expanding government facilities in urban and rural areas.
Exhaust Gas DispersionExhaust from diesel generators, helicopters, kitchens, boilers, cooling towers, fume hoods, incinerators, and truck docks may be entrained into a buildings fresh air intakes, or may impact on sensitive pedestrian areas and neighboring buildings. Both health and odor impacts can occur.
VentilationIndoor air quality is affected by both the amount and distribution of ventilation air. Correct design insures proper air distribution and can reduce outside air and energy requirements.
Snow AccumulationStrategically placed wind breaks can reduce ground level snow accumulations, thereby decreasing the cost of maintenance and the possibility of accidents. Accurate snow load information for design of large roofs can improve safety and economy of design.
Pedestrian ComfortThe design of a government buildings can influence wind activity, thereby impacting: safety; expense of maintenance; and the quality of the environment in pedestrian areas around the government buildings. Wind breaks, screens, and minor modifications to the design of a structure can improve wind conditions.
Noise / Acoustics / VibrationNearby transportation or industrial noise sources, such as highways or heliports, may disturb patients, visitors and staff. Sound levels from HVAC equipment may annoy employees. Atriums, cafeterias, and conference rooms may have poor acoustical conditions. Vibration may also impact sensitive equipment such as electron microscopes and measuring devices in some specialized facilities.
SmokeSmoke control, in the event of a fire, is also an important design consideration for large indoor spaces such as hallways and atriums. |
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