Wind Analysis
Wind Analysis
Using historical data gathered from a microclimate analysis, wind studies can be created based on prevailing winds at specific times of the year or day. This image shows areas of lower wind speed during the summer in blue.
This image shows areas of higher wind speed during the winter in yellow.
Understanding the effects proposed buildings and additions have on their surrounding environment is important in order to refine the final design. This image shows the impact an addition had on the wind patterns and velocity at an existing site during the summer.
This image shows the impact addition had on the wind patterns and velocity at an existing site during the winter.
Understanding the effects wind has on a building design is critical to energy performance and comfort. The images illustrate how a new addition can create turbulent air flow patterns around a building entrance.
The air flow patterns are displayed in a coloured vector format in order to clearly depict direction and speed. Higher wind speeds are indicated in yellow while lower wind speeds are indicated in blue.
Understanding the effects proposed buildings and additions have on their surrounding environment is important in order to refine the final design.
Wind Analysis of an Existing Site
Wind studies are particularly important in our Canadian climate, where a building’s design can easily affect the way that snow falls and drifts around it. By using historical data and a microclimate analysis, we can optimize a building’s design to improve its energy performance and comfort in any season.