Building Safety & Ventilation Systems Seminar
A Technical Success by ASHRAE Pakistan & CESS
April 15, 2025 | ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter Office, DHA Phase 6, Karachi
On April 15, 2025, the ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter, in collaboration with the Center for Environment and Social Sustainability (CESS), Pakistan, successfully hosted a highly informative technical seminar titled "Building Safety & Ventilation Systems". The event brought together professionals, engineers, and academics from across the building and construction sectors.
Mr. Massoud Etminan
System Sales Engineer at Novenco Building & Industry (Netherlands)
With over 15 years of experience in ventilation systems and building safety, Mr. Etminan shared cutting-edge insights from European standards and global best practices.
A Collaboration for Safer, Smarter Buildings
This seminar was proudly supported by:
Key Technical Topics Covered
Mr. Etminan delivered an engaging session on three core themes:
- Stairwell Pressurization Systems – Ensuring safe evacuation during fire emergencies in high-rise buildings
- Smoke Extraction Systems – Enhancing fire safety with effective smoke management
- Impulse Ventilation Systems – Innovative, energy-efficient ventilation for car parks
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Audience Engagement & Key Takeaways
The seminar saw strong attendance from HVACR professionals, consultants, contractors, and students. Attendees actively participated in the Q&A session, reflecting the relevance and importance of the topics discussed.
Key learnings included:
- Integration of safety measures in high-rise designs
- Global best practices in ventilation and smoke control
- Energy optimization in mechanical systems
- Understanding international codes and implementation strategies
- Case studies from European and Asian building projects
Moving Forward
This successful seminar reaffirmed ASHRAE Pakistan's commitment to knowledge sharing and sustainable development. The Chapter, in collaboration with CESS Pakistan and its partners, continues to empower professionals with insights and tools for building safer, smarter environments.