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Statement of Qualification
Harmonizing the built and natural environments
No’vus Latin origin, meaning
new spirit, fresh, and extraordinary.
At Novus Environmental, it also
means people who listen… to
understand your needs, before
providing sensible solutions that
work for you.
AIR QUALITYBuilding Environments
Local Air Quality
Regional Air Quality
WIND & CLIMATEClimate Change
Meteorology
Wind Effects
SOUND & VIBRATION Environmental Noise
Vibration
Building Acoustics
SUSTAINABLEWATER SYSTEMS
Climate Change Adaptation
Industrial Water Systems
Integrated Water Management
Water & Waste Water Quality
What we do…
Company profileNovus Environmental Inc. specializes in the fields of Air
Quality, Sound & Vibration, Sustainable Water Systems
and Wind & Climate with a goal of harmonizing the built
and natural environments. At Novus, we take pride in our
ability to understand our client’s needs, before providing
sensible solutions that will work for them. Although our
lead experts have numerous years of experience, we
continually challenge ourselves to listen, innovate and
offer a new spirit in consulting.
Novus’ underlying principles begin with our name,
meaning new spirit, fresh, and extraordinary, and
continue with our logo. Derived from Asian culture, it
represents two environments working together to achieve
balance, harmony, and sustainability — a fundamental
philosophy of Novus.
Solving problems at all scales… from the global to the microscopic
Assessments at any scaleUnique to Novus is our ability to assess issues pertaining to Air Quality, Sound &
Vibration, Sustainable Water Systems and Wind & Climate across a diverse range
of scales, from the global down to the microscopic environment. Understanding
how each scale influences the other, Novus is able to advise on how to harmonize
the complex interactions between the built and natural environments.
GLOBAL
REGIONAL
LOCAL
BUILDING & INTERIOR
MICROSCOPIC
Novus understands that successful projects require experienced
consultants who work closely with clients. Our team consists of experts
that have worked on hundreds of projects in their areas of expertise
and are committed to developing solutions that are best for you.
Novus believes that extraordinary results stem from not only applying
tools and models, but understanding the science behind them.
For this reason, we continually contribute to model development
and advancement, allowing us to provide innovative solutions for
some of the most technically challenging situations.
Exceptional people … extraordinary results
Hands-on principals working directly with you
Working closely together, we are able to integrate
our expertise in Air Quality, Sound & Vibration,
Sustainable Water Systems and Wind & Climate
in the design of buildings of all types. Benefits
of this approach are especially evident for
laboratories, healthcare, sci-tech and
institutional uses where competing
requirements for energy efficiency,
safety, comfort and functionality
need to be balanced.
Integrated expertise
Air Quality
SustainableWater
Sound & Vibration
Wind & Climate
INTEGRATEDSOLUTIONS
Air QualityUnderstanding and evaluating air quality issues is necessary
on both local and regional scales, and is important to
architects and engineers, owners/operators of facilities,
and all levels of government.
Novus’ strength is our ability to help explain complex air
quality issues and requirements in a simple manner. Our
experts have decades of experience and have successfully
completed thousands of air quality projects using the most
appropriate model for the situation at hand. At Novus,
we take pride in understanding our client’s needs, before
providing sensible solutions that work for them.
BUILDING ENVIRONMENTS
• Building Air Intake & Exhaust Design
• Ventilation Modelling
LOCAL AIR QUALITY
• Land Use Compatibility
• Industrial Dispersion Modelling
• Transportation Dispersion Modelling
REGIONAL AIR QUALITY
• Long Range Transport
• Photochemical Modelling
• Haze & Visibility
• Deposition
MODELLING CAPABILITIES
• Wind Tunnel Tracer Gas Testing
• CAMx, WRF-CHEM, and GEOS- CHEM
• CAMQ, CALPUFF, ISC3, AERMOD
• CAL3QHCR, CALINE4,
MOBILE6.2, EMDS
Breathe easy with expert advice and analysis
Acousticians that listen
Sound & VibrationNovus provides guidance on acoustics, noise and vibration
for a wide scope of projects ranging from city scale
environments to specific building components. Our goal
is to create functional, comfortable indoor and outdoor
environments, compatible with their surroundings.
Our practice addresses your needs for land-use approval,
permitting, environmental assessments, interior space
acoustics, vibration control, sound isolation between
spaces and integration of acoustics into sustainable design.
We offer unique expertise and practical solutions during
planning and design, through construction up to and
including occupancy for both new and re-use/remediation
design. Our practice area principals are qualified expert
witnesses and have worked on projects all over the world
for most building types, infrastructure and industry.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE
• Noise Mapping
• Land-Use Approval
• Industrial Noise
• Transportation Noise
• Environmental Assessment
• Permitting & Approvals
• Expert Testimony
BUILDING ACOUSTICS
• Architectural Acoustics
• Building Systems Noise Control
• Speech Privacy
• Sound Isolation
VIBRATION
• Environmental Vibration
• Building Systems Vibration Control
• Vibration Sensitive Equipment
• Floor Vibration
• Construction Vibration
Full life cycle sustainability
WATER & WASTE WATER QUALITY
• Regulatory Permitting
• Environmental Effects
INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMET
• Demand Forecasting & Vulnerability
• Integrated Water & Energy
• Urban Agriculture & Water
Management (green roofs)
INDUSTRIAL WATER SYSTEMS
• Systems Analysis
• Pollution Prevention Strategies
• Water & Energy Efficiency
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
• Watershed Modelling
• Water Resource Forecasting
• Land Use Land Cover Planning
Sustainable Water SystemsThe way we view water has a significant impact on our
sustainability. Our linear and often siloed approach
to water, wastewater and stormwater has had a
significant impact on our environment, our health and
our pocket books. Add to this the uncertain impacts
resulting from climate change and the rapid adaptation
that may be required and it is evident that the status
quo in water management is no longer adequate.
Novus understands these challenges. We can help
anticipate future water availability and develop a
demand management plan that reduces vulnerability
no matter where you are in the world. We can
dramatically reduce the water needed for essential
services, reducing environmental impact, protecting
biodiversity and extending our valuable water supplies.
Breathe easy with expert advice and analysis
CLIMATE CHANGE
• Greenhouse Gases
• Climate Change Downscaling
• Adaptation & Mitigation
METEOROLOGY
• Mesoscale Meteorology
• Microscale Meteorology
• Weather Hazards
WIND EFFECTS
• Pedestrian Wind Comfort
• Snow Drifting
• Thermal Comfort
MODELLING CAPABILITIES
• Wind-tunnel Testing
• WRF, MM5, Climate Core,
RCM and GEM-LAM
Novus’ wind and climate work enhances quality
of life by creating comfortable, safe outdoor
environments. Wind and climate assessments
are an integral part of sustainable design providing
essential inputs to sustainable site development,
water and energy efficiency. Climate change
adaptation and implementation have become
increasingly important in this context.
By addressing these issues, Novus aids policy
makers, government agencies at all levels, building
designers, urban planners, architects, engineers
and industry to make more informed decisions.
Wind and climate — two important considerations
for harmonizing the built and natural environments.
Wind & Climate
Building DesignNovus approaches building design holistically,
working closely with architectural and engineering
design teams while providing the benefit of expertise
in multiple disciplines.
Our acoustical and climate-change work pervades
most building types but our service mix and
integrated design approach is particularly well
suited to Health Care, Laboratories, Higher
Education, Institutional and other high-performance
buildings where competing requirements for air
quality, acoustics, vibration and human health
need to be balanced, considering energy and water
efficiency, safety, comfort and functionality.
Consulting with you on building design
AIR QUALITY
• Exhaust emissions & dispersion
• Contamination of building air supply
or outdoor spaces
• Exhaust & air intake design
• Ventilation modelling
• Environmental approval permitting
SOUND & VIBRATION
• Architectural acoustics
• Building systems noise control
• Sound Isolation & speech privacy
• Environmental noise & vibration impacts
• Building systems vibration control
• Vibration & sensitive equipment
• Construction vibration
• Wind-induced noise
SUSTAINABLE WATER SYSTEMS
• Integrated Water & Energy
• Alternate Supply, Re-use
• Urban Agriculture &
Water Management
WIND & CLIMATE
• Forecast effects of climate change
on local environments
• Pedestrian Wind & Thermal Comfort
• Snow Drifting
• Wind tunnel modelling
LaboratoriesScience & TechnologyHigher EducationInstitutionsHealth CareHospitalitySports & EntertainmentHigh-RiseUrban DevelopmentK-12 EducationTransportationIndustry
Consulting with you on building design
Laboratories, Science & TechnologyNovus understands laboratory design. We find
the balance between competing requirements for
air quality, acoustics and vibration considering
water and energy efficiency, safety, comfort and
functionality. Our principals have worked on over
a hundred laboratory designs for both new and
upgrade construction across the world. These include
research, teaching and production facilities spanning
universities, private industry (pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, microelectronics, petrochemical),
governments, national laboratories and health care.
AIR QUALITY
• Exhaust emissions & dispersion
• Contamination of building air supply
or outdoor space
• Optimization of exhaust design
• Air intake design location
• Ventilation modelling
• Environmental approval
• Health & safety assessment
• Guidance on contaminants
SOUND & VIBRATION
• Architectural acoustics for comfort
& productivity
• Building systems noise control
• Sound isolation
• Noise impacts on the building
& for environmental permitting
• Environmental vibration impacts
• Building systems vibration control
• Floor dynamics
• Vibration impacts & control for
sensitive research or processes
• Construction vibration
WIND & CLIMATE
• Wind tunnel modelling
• Pedestrian level winds
• Snow drifting
• Effects of global climate
change & its interaction
with the environment
Consulting with you on building design
Higher EducationNovus understands higher education design. We focus
on sound, vibration and air quality issues. We also
work on wind and climate as it affects building energy
models and campus master planning. Our principals
have worked on over a hundred higher education
facilities for both new and upgrade construction across
the world. These include research, and teaching
facilities spanning community colleges and universities
addressing the design of buildings for the Humanities,
Natural Sciences, Professions and Applied Sciences —
Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine,
Law and Business.
AIR QUALITY
• Exhaust emissions & dispersion
• Contamination of building air
supply or outdoor space
• Optimization of exhaust design
• Air intake design location
• Ventilation modelling
• Environmental approval
• Guidance on contaminants
SOUND & VIBRATION
• Architectural acoustics for sound
clarity, comfort & learning
• Building systems noise control
• Sound isolation
• Noise impacts on the building
& for environmental permitting
• Environmental vibration impacts
• Building systems vibration control
• Floor dynamics
• Assessment & control of vibration
for sensitive research or processes
SUSTAINABLE WATER SYSTEMS
• Integrated Water & Energy
• Alternate Supply, Re-use
• Urban Agriculture &
Water Management
WIND & CLIMATE
• Wind tunnel modelling
• Pedestrian level winds
• Snow drifting
• Effects global climate
change & its interaction
with the environment
Consulting with you on building design
InstitutionsNovus understands institutional facility design.
Our practice encompasses acoustics, noise, vibration,
air quality assessments, wind and climate issues.
Novus staff have worked on numerous and diverse
institutional design for both new and upgrade
construction across North America. These include
museum, justice, law enforcement, corrections, civic
buildings, community recreation, education and health
care and other government/ municipal buildings.
AIR QUALITY
• Exhaust emissions & dispersion
• Contamination of building air
supply or outdoor space
• Optimization of exhaust design
• Air intake design location
• Ventilation modelling
• Environmental approval
• Guidance on contaminants
SOUND & VIBRATION
• Architectural acoustics for sound
clarity, comfort & productivity
• Building systems noise control
• Sound isolation, speech privacy
• Noise impacts on the building
& environmental permitting
• Environmental vibration impacts
• Building systems vibration control
• Floor dynamics
• Assessment & control of vibration
for sensitive activities or processes
SUSTAINABLE WATER SYSTEMS
• Integrated Water & Energy
• Alternate Supply, Re-use
• Urban Agriculture &
Water Management
WIND & CLIMATE
• Pedestrian level wind
• Snow drifting
• Effects of global climate
change & its interaction
with the microclimate
Health CareNovus understands health care design. Our guidance
on air quality, sound, vibration, wind & climate
considers the views of the stakeholders involved — the
design team, owners, staff and patients addressing
comfort, functionality and regulatory requirements.
Our principals have worked on private and public
sector projects across Canada and the US for both
new and upgrade construction. These include facilities
for clinical, ambulatory, acute and long-term care,
research and teaching.
AIR QUALITY
• Exhaust emissions & dispersion
• Contamination of building air supply
(e.g., Central energy plant, kitchens,
ambulance bay, lab, helipad or
exterior wellness space)
• Optimization of exhaust design
• Air intake design location
• Ventilation modelling
• Wind tunnel modelling
• Environmental approval
SOUND & VIBRATION
• Architectural acoustics to promote
patient comfort, rest, recovery, staff
productivity & retention
• Building systems noise control
• Sound isolation and speech privacy
• Noise impacts on the building
& environmental permitting
• Environmental vibration impacts
• Building systems vibration control
(e.g., physical plant, loading dock
and helipad)
• Floor dynamics
• Construction vibration
• Assessment & control of vibration-
sensitive imaging or processes
SUSTAINABLE WATER SYSTEMS
• Integrated Water & Energy
• Alternate Supply, Re-use
• Urban Agriculture &
Water Management
WIND & CLIMATE
• Pedestrian level wind
• Snow drifting
• Effects of global climate
change & its interaction
with the microclimate
Consulting with you on building design
Consulting with you on building design
Hospitality, Sports & EntertainmentSpaces for play have some of the most demanding requirements
for occupant comfort and functionality. The outdoor and indoor
environmental quality of these spaces directly relate to the
microclimate, sound, vibration, air and water quality present.
These are significant factors to be considered during design to
meet the expectations of patrons and facility managers.
Novus’ expertise and experience encompasses a diverse
range of issues pertaining to hospitality, sports and
entertainment facilities including examples such as thermal
or wind comfort, theatre acoustics, hotel room sound privacy,
restaurant odours, resort water efficiency and stadia or
convention centre floor motion.
AIR QUALITY
• Exhaust emissions & dispersion
• Contamination of building air supply
or outdoor space
• Optimization of exhaust design:
stack height, exhaust velocities,
flow rates & location
• Air intake design location
• Environmental approval
SOUND & VIBRATION
• Architectural acoustics for sound
clarity, comfort & performance
• Building systems noise control
• Sound isolation, speech privacy
• Noise impacts on the building
& environmental permitting
• Environmental vibration impacts
on the building & master plan
• Building systems vibration control
• Floor vibration — occupant comfort
SUSTAINABLE WATER SYSTEMS
• Resort water efficiency
• Water & waste-water quality
• Alternative supply & re-use
• Water resource forecasting
CLIMATE CHANGE
• Forecast effects of climate
change on local environments
Consulting with you on building design
High-Rise/ Urban Development
AIR QUALITY
• Ventilation modelling
• Environmental approval
SOUND & VIBRATION
• Architectural acoustics
• Wind-induced noise
• Building systems noise control
• Sound isolation & privacy
• Noise and vibration impacts
on the building & master plan
• Environmental permitting
• Building systems vibration control
• Floor vibration
• Construction vibration
SUSTAINABLE WATER SYSTEMS
• Integrated Water & Energy
• Alternate Supply, Re-use
• Urban Agriculture &
Water Management
WIND & CLIMATE
• Pedestrian level wind
• Thermal comfort
• Wind tunnel modelling
• Snow and dust drifting
• Effects of global climate
change & its interaction
with the microclimate
Urban development presents unique design challenges.
At Novus, we address issues internal and external to the
building including microclimate considerations such as noise,
atmospheric pollutants and wind on buildings and surroundings.
Novus’ work encompasses high-rise developments including
residential, commercial and mixed-use as well as large scale
master plans for developments and cities.
Using advanced modelling tools such as computation fluid
dynamics and wind tunnels, we readily address issues unique
to urban and high-rise development such as pedestrian level
winds, wind-induced noise and acoustical privacy in high-
density development.
Wind tunnel modelling at the University of Western
Ontario Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel
Consulting with you on building design
K-12 EducationNovus understands the design of K-12 schools.
We focus on acoustical and environmental concerns
related to air quality. We also work on climate change
as it affects building energy models. Novus staff has
worked on numerous K-12 schools for both new and
upgrade construction across North America. These
include a wide variety of schools: private, public,
religious, non-denominational, prep, boarding, single
gender and open-plan. Designs encompass individual
spaces (e.g., gymnasia, music rooms, auditoria,
physical plant) to the entire school. AIR QUALITY
• Exhaust emissions & dispersion
• Contamination of building air
supply or outdoor space
• Optimization of exhaust design
• Air intake design location
• Environmental approval
SOUND & VIBRATION
• Architectural acoustics for sound
clarity, comfort & learning
• Building systems noise control
• Sound isolation
• Noise impacts on the building
& for environmental permitting
• Environmental vibration impacts
on the building & master plan
• Building systems vibration control
WIND & CLIMATE
• Wind tunnel modeling
• Pedestrian level winds
• Snow drifting
• Effects of global climate
change & its interaction
with the environment
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EMAIL [email protected]
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