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Parameters of Building Geometry that Affect Wind Flow With Regards to the Possibilities for their Implementation in Urban and Architectural Design in Poland

Mariya -Veronika MOCHULSKA

Mariya -Veronika MOCHULSKA

MSc; Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of ArchitectureGdańsk, Poland
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Katarzyna ZIELONKO-JUNG

Katarzyna ZIELONKO-JUNG

Associate Prof.; Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of ArchitectureGdańsk, Poland
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Dec 31, 2024
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Published Online: Dec 31, 2024
Page range: 83 - 98
Received: Jul 29, 2024
Accepted: Dec 14, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2024-0030
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Figure 1.

BCR scheme and design; by the authors, based on [14]
BCR scheme and design; by the authors, based on [14]

Figure 2.

FAR diagram and formula; by the authors, based on[14]
FAR diagram and formula; by the authors, based on[14]

Figure 3.

Porosity diagram and patterns; by the authors, based on [19, 20]
Porosity diagram and patterns; by the authors, based on [19, 20]

Figure 4.

Schematic and permeability pattern, a. schematic of the vertical plane with division into low, medium and high-rise building zones, b. schematic of the plan view with determination of “wind path”; by the authors, based on [24]
Schematic and permeability pattern, a. schematic of the vertical plane with division into low, medium and high-rise building zones, b. schematic of the plan view with determination of “wind path”; by the authors, based on [24]

Figure 5.

Schematic and pattern of occlusivity, numbers 1–3 indicate horizontal section lines(1 – 1st line of horizontal section, 2 – 2nd horizontal section line, 3 – 3rd horizontal section line); by the authors, based on [20]
Schematic and pattern of occlusivity, numbers 1–3 indicate horizontal section lines(1 – 1st line of horizontal section, 2 – 2nd horizontal section line, 3 – 3rd horizontal section line); by the authors, based on [20]

Figure 6.

Frontal aspect ratio diagram and formula; by the authors, based on [7]
Frontal aspect ratio diagram and formula; by the authors, based on [7]

Figure 7.

Aspect ratio H/W diagram and main dependent aerodynamic effects, a – isolated roughness flow, b – wake interference flow, c, d, e – skimming flow; by the authors, based on [31]
Aspect ratio H/W diagram and main dependent aerodynamic effects, a – isolated roughness flow, b – wake interference flow, c, d, e – skimming flow; by the authors, based on [31]

Figure 8.

Aspect ratio L/H diagram; by the authors, based on [39]
Aspect ratio L/H diagram; by the authors, based on [39]

Figure 9.

Aspect ratio L/W diagram; by the author, based on [41]
Aspect ratio L/W diagram; by the author, based on [41]

Figure 10.

SVF diagram and patterns, a – symmetrical street, b – asymmetrical street, c – non-street urban space, d – courtyard; by the authors, based on [45]
SVF diagram and patterns, a – symmetrical street, b – asymmetrical street, c – non-street urban space, d – courtyard; by the authors, based on [45]

Figure 11.

SVF diagram and patterns, a – symmetrical street, b – asymmetrical street, c – non-street urban space, d – courtyard; by the authors, based on [45]
SVF diagram and patterns, a – symmetrical street, b – asymmetrical street, c – non-street urban space, d – courtyard; by the authors, based on [45]

Figure 12.

Aerodynamic effects within the street depending on roof shape; by the authors, based on[49]
Aerodynamic effects within the street depending on roof shape; by the authors, based on[49]

Figure 13.

Diagram of the central angle; by the authors based on [78]
Diagram of the central angle; by the authors based on [78]

Comparative summary of the geometry of the development and its relationship to the land and parameters used in aerodynamic field

PARAMETER DIMENSION/APPLICATION STATE OF KNOWLEDGE LITERATURE SOURCES
Local scale – urban planning – local development plans, masterplans for districts, settlements
1 Building coverage ratio 2D, related to low-rise developments of varying heights well-established, long-established [9–11, 13, 51, 51–55]
2 Floor area ratio 3D well-established, long-established [11, 13, 16, 17, 47, 55–58]
3 Porosity 3D, related to medium to large building heights popular recently, of great interest, still imprecise definition [7, 12, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, 59–63]
4 Permeability 2D related to buildings with closed layouts and large heights popular recently, of great interest [21–24]
5 Occlusivity 2D related to buildings with closed layouts and medium heights popular recently, of moderate interest [28, 64, 65]
6 Frontal aspect ratio 3D, related to low-rise developments of varying heights popular recently, of great interest [7, 12, 30, 60–63]
Microscale, close surroundings of buildings – urban and architectural design – masterplans, arrangement of the area around buildings
7 Aspect ratio H/W 2D, related to low-rise developments of varying heights well-established, long-established, of great interest [7, 31–38, 66–68]
8 Aspect ratio L/H 2D, related to low-rise developments long-term, little interest [10, 39, 41, 69–71]
9 Aspect ratio L/W 2D, related to low-rise developments long-term, little interest [10, 41]
10 Sky view factor 2D/3D related to buildings with little of varying heights well-established, long-established [42–45, 72, 73]
11 The orientation of the building/sinuosity 2D related tobuildings with medium to large long-known, difficult to define [7, 20, 26, 46, 47, 74, 75]
12 Roof shape 3D poorly researched, rarely considered [48–50, 76, 77]

Relationships between architecture, its relationship to the land used and geometry building parameters used in aerodynamic

ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING PARAMETERS USED IN POLAND AERODYNAMICS-RELATED PARAMETERS
DIRECTLY INTERMEDIATE
1 Building coverage ratio Building coverage ratio Occlusivity
2 Floor area ratio Floor area ratio
3 Percentage of undeveloped biologically active area Porosity, permeability
4 Building height Aspect ratio H/W L/H, frontal aspect ratio
5 Height difference Frontal aspect ratio
6 Façade length Aspect ratio L/W L/H, frontal aspect ratio, sinuosity
7 Aspect ratio W/H Aspect ratio H/W
8 Central angle Sky view factor
9 Type of construction Aspect ratio H/W L/W L/H, sky view factor
10 Building line Projection orientation, sinuosity
11 Roof shape Roof shape
12 Distances to site boundaries, other buildings, technical infrastructure elements Permeability Aspect ratio H/W
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