Outdoor airflow fields have received increasing attention in the building aerodynamics
community in virtue of the airflow distributions around buildings are closely related to issues …

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 …

Façade geometrical details can substantially influence the near-façade airflow patterns and
pressures. This is especially the case for building balconies as their presence can lead to …

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 …

Constructing elevated walkway systems is an effective and prevalent strategy for densely
populated cities to improve pedestrian walkability and road safety. Nevertheless, adding an …

Creating thermally comfortable living environment under the new normal of heat waves
requires pertinent knowledge as references. In subtropical residential areas, various types of …

Walking has been actively advocated as a simple and effective means to boost individuals'
physical activity levels. Comfort, as one of walking needs, is also the major objectives for …

The wind velocity field around buildings provides deep insights into the aerodynamic
characteristics of buildings and indicates the pedestrian-level wind environment around …

The configuration of urban street-canyons, especially the ratio of the height of the buildings
to the street width (H/W) and length to width (L/W), plays an essential role in directing and …

High-rise buildings in modern cities can hinder airflow and cause a weak local wind
condition that intensifies pedestrian-level thermal discomfort. The lift-up design has been …