Wind tunnels have been used for decades by structural engineers. Now they are being used by architects to determine how wind conditions affect a naturally ventilated building's performance, and these results can radically alter an architect's plans. This text explains the theory involved in using wind tunnels and shows how they can help an architect in their design. The book includes studies of external wind-flow around buildings, pressure measurements of building facades and internal airflow, and has links to numerical air-flow models. Ventilation design and design for external comfort have become increasingly important elements in sustainable design and this book provides the design professional and student with important detail and the real-world examples needed for research and design.
- ISBN10 0340720190
- ISBN13 9780340720196
- Publish Date 1 December 2000
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 8 October 2015
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 234
- Language English