WINDOWMASTER NATURAL VENTILATION™
FROM VENTO PROVIDE FIRE SAFETY SOLUTION
Along with supplying natural ventilation and optimum airflow, WindowMaster the world’s
most intelligent window automation system, also delivers a fire safety and smoke
ventilation solution.
Supplied exclusively to the New Zealand market by WindowMaster’s certified partner Vento
Australasia the acclaimed Natural Ventilation™ (NV) system will also close automatically in
case of fire. This function will assist in satisfying NZBC (New Zealand Building Code) fire
safety clauses C1, C2. C3, C4 and natural ventilation clause G4 along with BCA (Building Code
Australia) clauses C 3.11 and D1.7 for ‘Protection of Openings’.
The NV technology was recently review by Australian fire safety consultancy Defire which
found the mode of operation would comply with the definition of automatic closing for
cases where internal protection of openings is required.
James Idle, Vento’s Senior Design Engineer, says architects can now provide operable
glazing where openings need protection such as where an apartment meets a corridor or an
opening is less than three metres from the boundary.
“The definition of ‘protection of openings’ may often be quite onerous and compliance can
result in unattractive or costly options such as fire screens” said Mr Idle.
“Natural Ventilation™ technology from WindowMaster can automatically close or open as
required to suit the fire or smoke requirements of a building.
“This system will also negate the requirements to mechanically ventilate spaces for air flow
which provides cost savings on ducting requirements and use of mechanical ventilation.”
The NV Comfort™ system provides efficient automation with sensors constantly measuring
internal air quality allowing windows to automatically open or close when necessary.
The system can also be linked to the Fire Information Panel (FIP) to close the window as
soon as water flow to window drenchers is detected.
Vento’s WindowMaster solutions can be used as a standalone system with its own battery
backup, sensors and controls or can connect to a building management system (BMS) as
necessary, says Mr Idle.
“The WindowMaster range provides a smart and flexible solution to fire protection and
incorporates fire rated motors, switches and cables,” he said.
“NV systems comply with the highest European Standards and their introduction to the
Australasian market significantly increases the options for fire engineers and architects.
“WindowMaster can also provide a smart performance solution and in some cases a
Deemed-to-Satify (DTS) solution.”
Along with fire protection uses the system will constantly monitor internal air quality
allowing windows to automatically open when there is a need for fresh air delivering
optimum internal air quality and a comfortable indoor climate.
Optimised night cooling, pulse ventilation, trickle ventilation, pulse ventilation and a fresh
air function are also features of the NV comfort™ system along with silent operation, simple
installation and implementation.
Natural Ventilation™ from WindowMaster can be tailored for any application or building
concept from atriums in small and medium sized buildings through to large commercial
offices, schools, healthcare or other facilities seeking a low CO2 emission ventilation
solution.
Vento is a leading supplier of innovative environmentally sustainable products in
Australasia. Vento aims to deliver cutting-edge environmental solutions including natural
ventilation, daylighting and alternative energy production and management.
The company is committed to providing the right product solution to answer all sustainable
building needs and boasts a team of design specialists, engineers, and construction
professionals with years of experience in developing sustainable solutions for all types of
buildings.
For more information on WindowMaster and Vento’s extensive range of sustainable
building solutions and consultancy services contact a Vento product specialist on.
NZ Phone – Mark Habel – Technical Consultant NZ – (09) 9814 1845
Phone - +61 02 8338 9755
Fax - +61 02 02 8338 1022
Email - info@vento.com.au
Web - http://vento.com.au/products/windowmaster/
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