Kazakhstan · Almaty

Car park ventilation and smoke control in Almaty

Almaty is Kazakhstan’s largest city and its main market for housing with underground car parks. Seismic mounting and well-justified smoke control designs matter especially here.

Building types
Residential, malls, offices
Seismicity
High
Climate
Sharply continental

Projects in Almaty

Business-class residential complexes in Almaty almost always have one to three underground parking levels. Height limits and dense development make jet-fan ventilation particularly attractive: without main ducts, levels can be lower and excavation smaller.

Seismicity

Almaty lies in a high-seismicity zone. For ventilation systems this means:

  • fan supports and hangers designed for seismic loads;
  • anti-vibration mounts with motion restraints;
  • flexible connectors at duct and shaft connections;
  • particular attention to smoke control fans, which must remain operational after an earthquake.

See seismic fan mounting.

Air quality

Outdoor air quality in Almaty often deteriorates in winter. For apartments this is an argument for balanced ventilation with heat recovery and filtration — Himpel HueVen ERVs with HEPA filters.

What we offer

  • a preliminary jet-fan layout from the drawings within 1–2 business days;
  • CFD modelling to justify smoke control at design review;
  • supply of Wolter jet fans and smoke exhaust fans;
  • installation supervision and commissioning with local partners.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you consider seismicity in the selection?

Yes. We specify restrained anti-vibration mounts and flexible connectors; the structural engineer designs the supports using our weight and load data.

Do you have partners in Almaty?

We are building a network of installation partners in Almaty. If you are an installer, become a partner.

Need equipment selection or a system design?

Send us the layouts or the brief — we will prepare a selection, a calculation and a quotation.