Microclimate in Architecture

TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT 2:
SEMESTER 1 : ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY WEEK 2:MICROCLIMATE MODIFICATION

WELCOME!

TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT 2:
SEMESTER 1 : ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY SEMESTER 2 : BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

WEEK 2: MICROCLIMATE TUTORIAL

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TUTORIAL: 27 SEPTEMBER MICROCLIMATE ANALYSIS: GEORGE SQUARE GARDENS

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Edinburgh Wind Rose Speeds taken at 10 m above ground Source: Bureau Happold

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Edinburgh Seasonal Wind Data Note: Wind speed increases with height, so note the height at which wind data is taken. Airport data is generally taken at 6-10 meters above ground.

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IMPACT OF BUILDING WIDTH ON AIR FLOW

Source: Brown & DeKay, Sun, Wind & Light: Architectural Design Strategies

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IMPACT OF BUILDING DEPTH / SHAPE / HEIGHT ON AIR FLOW

Source: Brown & DeKay, Sun, Wind & Light: Architectural Design Strategies

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SOLAR ANALYSIS: SUN PATH DIAGRAM

Sun path diagrams show the path of the sun in the skydome as projected onto a horizontal surface. The sun path diagram can be used to determine the sun s position in terms of altitude and azimuth for any hour of the year.

Altitude (section): The angle between the sun and the earth. Azimuth (plan): The bearing angle of the sun. You must know both in order to draw the shadow cast by an object.
Source: Brown & DeKay, Sun, Wind & Light: Architectural Design Strategies

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SOLAR ANALYSIS: SUN PATH DIAGRAM: EXAMPLE

August 21, 9am (Edinburgh): Locate intersection Azimuth: Follow Line Radiating from Center (approx 57° east of south) Altitude: Follow concentric circles (approx 37°)
Source: Brown & DeKay, Sun, Wind & Light: Architectural Design Strategies

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Source: Szokiolay

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SOLAR RADIATION: SOLAR ANALYSIS

For tomorrow’s tutorial, please print one of these sundials and af x a gnomen of length noted. Bring a model to test. If it is not sunny, bring a torch.
Source: Brown & DeKay, Sun, Wind & Light: Architectural Design Strategies

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Solar Analysis (Modeling Shadows) : Sundial

September 21, 9am (Toronto, Canada) Note: Ensure your model is oriented correctly (north up)

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SEMESTER 1 : ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY WEEK 2:MICROCLIMATE MODIFICATION