A review on the study of urban wind at the pedestrian level around buildings
Urbanization is leading towards the change of local wind climate in the vicinity of tall
buildings, which influences the pedestrian level wind environment to an uncomfortable or …
buildings, which influences the pedestrian level wind environment to an uncomfortable or …
Review on pollutant dispersion in urban areas-part A: Effects of mechanical factors and urban morphology
Cities are facing significant challenges due to low outdoor air quality. Hence, a growing
number of studies have been conducted to develop strategies for improving air quality. This …
number of studies have been conducted to develop strategies for improving air quality. This …
Numerical evaluations of urban design technique to reduce vehicular personal intake fraction in deep street canyons
High-rise deep street canyons usually experience poor ventilation and large vehicular
pollutant exposure to residents in near-road buildings. Investigations are still required to …
pollutant exposure to residents in near-road buildings. Investigations are still required to …
Air pollution dispersion modelling in urban environment using CFD: a systematic review
Air pollution is a global problem, which needs to be understood and controlled to ensure a
healthy environment and inform sustainable development. Urban areas have been …
healthy environment and inform sustainable development. Urban areas have been …
Integrated impacts of building height and upstream building on pedestrian comfort around ideal lift-up buildings in a weak wind environment
L Chen, CM Mak - Building and Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
Unfavorable wind comfort and intense thermal discomfort are degrading pedestrian comfort
in high-density cities. The lift-up design has proved to be a promising way to improve wind …
in high-density cities. The lift-up design has proved to be a promising way to improve wind …
Guidelines for passive control of traffic-related air pollution in street canyons: An overview for urban planning
Recent studies indicate the necessity of addressing traffic-related air pollution in urban
environments, as street canyons are known for their lack of natural ventilation and increased …
environments, as street canyons are known for their lack of natural ventilation and increased …
Improved urban heat island mitigation using bioclimatic redevelopment along an urban waterfront at Victoria Dockside, Hong Kong
Bioclimatic design provides solutions to mitigating the urban heat island (UHI) effect and
improving urban quality of life. Waterfront settings provide a unique opportunity for UHI …
improving urban quality of life. Waterfront settings provide a unique opportunity for UHI …
Research on the wind environment in an enclosed courtyard: Effect of the opening position, size and wind angle
Z Jiang, W Gao, W Yao - Urban Climate, 2023 - Elsevier
With the urbanization process in China, outdoor thermal environments are drawing
increasing attention, of which comfortable pedestrian height wind environments are crucial …
increasing attention, of which comfortable pedestrian height wind environments are crucial …
Improving pedestrian level low wind velocity environment in high-density cities: A general framework and case study
Y Du, CM Mak - Sustainable cities and society, 2018 - Elsevier
An acceptable pedestrian level wind environment is essential to maintain an enjoyable
outdoor space for city residents. Low wind velocity environment can lead to uncomfortable …
outdoor space for city residents. Low wind velocity environment can lead to uncomfortable …
Numerical evaluation of pedestrian-level wind comfort around “lift-up” buildings with various unconventional configurations
L Chen, CM Mak - Building and Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
Lift-up design can increase building permeability without sacrificing land use, and its
effectiveness for pedestrian-level wind (PLW) comfort improvement has been confirmed …
effectiveness for pedestrian-level wind (PLW) comfort improvement has been confirmed …