Microclimate Analysis
Microclimate Analysis
Conducting microclimate analyses is essential if a building is to be optimized for performance and occupant comfort. Microclimate data is shown here in a 3D graphical form and indicates Average Temperature, Maximum Temperature, Minimum Temperature, Relative Humidity, Direct Solar Radiation, Diffused Solar Radiation, Average Wind Speeds, Average Cloud Cover, and Average Daily Rainfall for a particular site.
If buildings are to relate properly to the environment in which they will be constructed, then a comprehensive understanding of that environment is needed.
After microclimate analysis is complete, the data can be analyzed in detail to guide and refine a project’s design. This graph shows microclimate data for the entire year and for specific days of the year. Knowing this information is imperative for proper building design.
The Psychometric Chart provides a graphic representation of the state or condition of the air at any particular time. The chart relates temperature along the horizontal scale to moisture content along the vertical scale. Understanding the psychometrics of a building is important for bio-climatic design and optimal occupant comfort.
Microclimate analysis is essential if a building is to be optimized for performance, orientation, potential “free” energy, and occupant comfort.
Site Microclimate Analysis
The video above illustrates how optimizing a project’s internal climate can create a more comfortable and welcoming environment for all building occupants. A microclimate analysis also evaluates the impact that weather and seasonal temperature changes will have on a project.