Wind-Driven Dynamics Around Building Clusters: Impact of Convex and Concave Curvilinear Morphologies and Central Angles

Curvilinear building forms are increasingly common in modern architecture, yet their impact on wind dynamics remains understudied. This research examines the wind flow behavior around high-rise residential building rows configured with convex and concave curvilinear shapes, focusing on the influence...

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Main Authors: Wei Gan, Han Guo, Hongliang Zhang, Fuyun Zhao, Jinyu Li, Shuqi Peng, Yi He
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/15/12/1454
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author Wei Gan
Han Guo
Hongliang Zhang
Fuyun Zhao
Jinyu Li
Shuqi Peng
Yi He
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Han Guo
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Shuqi Peng
Yi He
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description Curvilinear building forms are increasingly common in modern architecture, yet their impact on wind dynamics remains understudied. This research examines the wind flow behavior around high-rise residential building rows configured with convex and concave curvilinear shapes, focusing on the influence of varying central angles. Using parametric models generated in Rhino’s Grasshopper, followed by experimentally validated CFD simulations, we analyze the aerodynamic effects of these configurations. The findings indicate contrasting impacts: convex curvilinear rows amplify wind flow as their central angles increase, while concave rows hinder airflow under similar conditions. These variations are linked to changes in the windward projective areas. This study enhances the understanding of wind behavior in urban settings and provides key insights for optimizing natural ventilation and designing sustainable curvilinear building clusters.
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spelling doaj-art-db043aeb34304ae182758dcae6b9300e2024-12-27T14:09:48ZengMDPI AGAtmosphere2073-44332024-12-011512145410.3390/atmos15121454Wind-Driven Dynamics Around Building Clusters: Impact of Convex and Concave Curvilinear Morphologies and Central AnglesWei Gan0Han Guo1Hongliang Zhang2Fuyun Zhao3Jinyu Li4Shuqi Peng5Yi He6Key Laboratory of Urban Land Resources Monitoring and Simulation, Ministry of Natural Resources of China, Shenzhen 518000, ChinaKey Laboratory of Urban Land Resources Monitoring and Simulation, Ministry of Natural Resources of China, Shenzhen 518000, ChinaKey Laboratory of Urban Land Resources Monitoring and Simulation, Ministry of Natural Resources of China, Shenzhen 518000, ChinaSchool of Power and Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Urban Planning, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Urban Planning, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Urban Planning, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, ChinaCurvilinear building forms are increasingly common in modern architecture, yet their impact on wind dynamics remains understudied. This research examines the wind flow behavior around high-rise residential building rows configured with convex and concave curvilinear shapes, focusing on the influence of varying central angles. Using parametric models generated in Rhino’s Grasshopper, followed by experimentally validated CFD simulations, we analyze the aerodynamic effects of these configurations. The findings indicate contrasting impacts: convex curvilinear rows amplify wind flow as their central angles increase, while concave rows hinder airflow under similar conditions. These variations are linked to changes in the windward projective areas. This study enhances the understanding of wind behavior in urban settings and provides key insights for optimizing natural ventilation and designing sustainable curvilinear building clusters.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/15/12/1454wind environmentscurvilinear-configuration building rowarc component of Grasshopper of Rhinonumerical and experimental investigations
spellingShingle Wei Gan
Han Guo
Hongliang Zhang
Fuyun Zhao
Jinyu Li
Shuqi Peng
Yi He
Wind-Driven Dynamics Around Building Clusters: Impact of Convex and Concave Curvilinear Morphologies and Central Angles
Atmosphere
wind environments
curvilinear-configuration building row
arc component of Grasshopper of Rhino
numerical and experimental investigations
title Wind-Driven Dynamics Around Building Clusters: Impact of Convex and Concave Curvilinear Morphologies and Central Angles
title_full Wind-Driven Dynamics Around Building Clusters: Impact of Convex and Concave Curvilinear Morphologies and Central Angles
title_fullStr Wind-Driven Dynamics Around Building Clusters: Impact of Convex and Concave Curvilinear Morphologies and Central Angles
title_full_unstemmed Wind-Driven Dynamics Around Building Clusters: Impact of Convex and Concave Curvilinear Morphologies and Central Angles
title_short Wind-Driven Dynamics Around Building Clusters: Impact of Convex and Concave Curvilinear Morphologies and Central Angles
title_sort wind driven dynamics around building clusters impact of convex and concave curvilinear morphologies and central angles
topic wind environments
curvilinear-configuration building row
arc component of Grasshopper of Rhino
numerical and experimental investigations
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/15/12/1454
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