Building Physics

 

WINDTHINK utilizes significant experience in wind flow modelling for wind energy applications, and especially its abilities in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to extend the range of services in the field of building physics. Our services include wind actions on structures, pedestrian wind comfort, enclosed/semi-enclosed wind environment assessment, air quality and ventilation performance, and fire modelling.

WINDTHINK provides support in understanding how exactly the wind affects the design of your structure, from wind pressure on structural components to the comfort and safety of building occupants.

Our services

  • Analyses based on CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)

  • Bulk zone modelling

  • Analytical and empirical laws

  • Methodologies based on the best engineering practices and guidelines.

  • Wind microclimate assessments

  • Wind Tunnel Testing

Solutions are based on methodologies stated in

  • ASHRAE

  • EuroCodes

  • CIBSE

  • BRE

  • Other engineering guides and codes

Software

  • Helyx (OpenFoam)

  • Fire Dynamic Simulator

  • Radiance

  • ContamW

  • Rhino 3D

  • MS Excel VBA

CAD Modeling

  • Wind Tunnel Models and 3D Printing

  • CFD Models

Urban Environment Assessments

• Wind Action on Buildings
• Pedestrian Wind Comfort and Safety
• Facade wind pressures
• Outdoor Thermal Microclimate
• Air Dispersion and Air Ventilation
• Solar Glare and Overshadowing

Enclosed/Semi-Enclosed Environment Assessments

• Thermal Comfort and Localized Draft
• Air Quality and Ventilation Performance
• Clean Rooms

Zone Model Assessments

• Stack/Reverse Effect
• Emergency Pressurization
• Clean Rooms