A Research into the Configurations of Residential Buildings on Outdoor Wind Environment Simulation — A Case Study in Taiwan of Fujhou Affordable Housing

Abstract

Architectural typology and configurations on the urban wind environment are closely related, this research took the large-scaled high-density development in Taiwan of Fujhou Affordable Housing as a case study, the use of computer simulation Ecotect Analysis, for collection of air distribution to explore central courtyard buildings wind environment flow in the urban environment for congregate housing. This study according to simulation results tried to adjust the configuration program for a further amendment to meet pedestrians comfort. Results proved that the use of computer simulation for design review, could effectively achieve the most optimized design while also to reduce energy conservation and improve comfort, which will further as references for future architectural design and master planning.