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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


• 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


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



or outdoor space

• Optimization of exhaust design

• Air intake design location


• Environmental approval

• Health & safety assessment

• Guidance on contaminants

SOUND & VIBRATION

• Architectural acoustics for comfort

& productivity


• Sound isolation

• Noise impacts on the building

& for environmental permitting

• Environmental vibration impacts


• Floor dynamics

• Vibration impacts & control for

sensitive research or processes


WIND & CLIMATE


• Pedestrian level winds

• Snow drifting

• Effects of global climate

change & its interaction

with the environment


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


• Contamination of building air

supply or outdoor space






SOUND & VIBRATION

• Architectural acoustics for sound

clarity, comfort & learning


• Sound isolation





• Floor dynamics

• Assessment & control of vibration

for sensitive research or processes





Water Management

WIND & CLIMATE



• Snow drifting

• Effects global climate




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









SOUND & VIBRATION


clarity, comfort & productivity


• Sound isolation, speech privacy


& environmental permitting



• Floor dynamics

• Assessment & control of vibration

for sensitive activities or processes





Water Management

WIND & CLIMATE

• Pedestrian level wind

• Snow drifting



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



(e.g., Central energy plant, kitchens,

ambulance bay, lab, helipad or

exterior wellness space)






SOUND & VIBRATION

• Architectural acoustics to promote

patient comfort, rest, recovery, staff

productivity & retention


• Sound isolation and speech privacy





(e.g., physical plant, loading dock

and helipad)

• Floor dynamics


• Assessment & control of vibration-

sensitive imaging or processes





Water Management

WIND & CLIMATE


• Snow drifting






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



or outdoor space

• Optimization of exhaust design:

stack height, exhaust velocities,

flow rates & location



SOUND & VIBRATION


clarity, comfort & performance


• Sound isolation, speech privacy




on the building & master plan


• Floor vibration — occupant comfort


• Resort water efficiency

• Water & waste-water quality

• Alternative supply & re-use

• Water resource forecasting

CLIMATE CHANGE

• Forecast effects of climate

change on local environments


High-Rise/ Urban Development

AIR QUALITY



SOUND & VIBRATION

• Architectural acoustics

• Wind-induced noise


• Sound isolation & privacy

• Noise and vibration impacts


• Environmental permitting


• Floor vibration






Water Management

WIND & CLIMATE


• Thermal comfort


• Snow and dust drifting




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


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







SOUND & VIBRATION


clarity, comfort & learning


• Sound isolation






WIND & CLIMATE

• Wind tunnel modeling


• Snow drifting




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Novus West Inc. 906 – 12 Avenue SW, Suite 600 Calgary, Alberta Canada T2R 1K7 PHONE 403.930.2770

EMAIL [email protected]

Novus Environmental Inc.Research Park Centre150 Research Lane, Suite 105Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 4T2PHONE 226.706.8080

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