Urban microclimate studies are gaining popularity due to rapid urbanization. Many studies
documented that urban microclimate can affect building energy performance, human …

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), a powerful analysis tool in wind engineering, has been
applied to a wide variety of problems over the past few decades. The application of CFD to …

Urban physics is the science and engineering of physical processes in urban areas. It
basically refers to the transfer of heat and mass in the outdoor and indoor urban …

In the past 50 years, Computational Wind Engineering (CWE) has undergone a successful
transition from an emerging field into an increasingly established field in wind engineering …

Climate change is varying the mean and pattern of the climatic factors as well as it is
increasing the frequency of extreme events. Consequently, these changes trigger the …

Canada is warming at double the rate of the global average caused in part to a fast-growing
population and large land transformations, where urban surfaces contribute significantly to …

Outdoor ventilation is very important for a healthy and livable urban environment. It is
strongly influenced by wind speed and direction, which in turn are affected by urban …

Wind comfort and wind safety for pedestrians are important requirements in urban areas.
Many city authorities request studies of pedestrian wind comfort and wind safety for new …

Considering climate change and the rapid trend towards urbanization, the analysis of urban
microclimate is gaining importance. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect and summer-time …

Accurate Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations of atmospheric boundary layer
(ABL) flow are essential for a wide variety of atmospheric studies including pollutant …