... building models can be used as boundaries for indoor simulation . Using a site plan and an apartment complex design as an example , the follow- ing paragraphs demonstrates the process of reintegrating the separate outdoor and indoor ...

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This is in part due to a lack of understanding of key issues such as: available wind resources; technology integration; planning processes (include assessment of environmental impacts and public safety due to close proximity to people and ...

Describes developments in the areas of meteorology, aerodynamics and structural engineering, which effects the wind on buildings and structures.

... building design does not require the recalculation of the macroscopic site ... apartment and window layouts separately . As examples , Figure 2 shows ... complex to obtain a comfortable and healthy indoor environment with less ...

The first full synthesis of modern scientific and applied research on urban climates, suitable for students and researchers alike.

... build the complex and curved shapes of a fish sculpture for Barcelona. Later, in an opposite approach to the Paperless studio in New York, he began to scan his models of crumpled paper with completely random shapes, so that he could ...

Practitioners will find in this book a useful guide to consult, as they address these key environmental issues in their own work.

Prepared by the Task Committee on Outdoor Human Comfort of the Aerodynamics Committee of the Aerospace Division of ASCE This report describes state-of-the-art methods for assessing and improving outdoor human comfort.

This new edition provides a unique and comprehensive overview of building performance simulation for the complete building life cycle from conception to demolition, and from a single building to district level.