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September 5, 2025FluidsOpen Access

Assessing Pedestrian Comfort in Dense Urban Areas Using CFD Simulations: A Study on Wind Angle and Building Height Variations

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This study reveals the impact of wind angles and building heights on pedestrian comfort, suggesting optimal designs for urban environments.

Wind angles aligned with urban canyons create hazardous conditions, with MVR peaks at 3.42.
A 2L neighborhood height is the most tolerable for pedestrian comfort, balancing sheltering and channeling effects.
CFD simulations validate the effects of building height and wind angles on pedestrian-level wind conditions.
Analyzing different geometric configurations is crucial for urban planners to design safer public spaces.

Silva et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This study reveals the impact of wind angles and building heights on pedestrian comfort, suggesting optimal designs for urban environments.