Metric · draft
A measurable indicator (students often call it a KPI) used as evidence for a design decision.
| Category | Comfort |
| Unit | m/s |
| How it is calculated | CFD simulation of wind around the buildings at about 1.5 m height for prevailing wind directions; compared with comfort criteria (e.g. Lawson). |
| Origin | adapted |
| Standard | Lawson criteria |
| Status | draft |
Also known as: Controlled wind flow around building mass · Wind comfort
What it measures
Whether outdoor spaces are comfortable and safe in wind.
Calculation
CFD simulation of wind around the buildings at about 1.5 m height for prevailing wind directions; compared with comfort criteria (e.g. Lawson).
Connections
- Used in case studies: Sara Sulollari
- Tools that can calculate it: Butterfly, Eddy3D, Jifto
- Informs decisions on: Outdoor microclimate around logistics buildings
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