The effect of urban geometry on microclimate

Eleni Liapopoulou; Yeonsook Heo

The effect of urban geometry on microclimate

Eleni Liapopoulou
, Yeonsook Heo

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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of urban geometry on microclimate through a case study of the Greater London area. GIS data are used to describe the urban characteristics and calculate both spatial average and heterogeneity variables. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations are performed in areas of London in order to obtain their microclimatic conditions. The CFD simulations are performed using the standard k-e turbulence model and Reynolds-Averaged Navier Stokes (RANS) equations. Next, correlation analyses using the Spearman's rank correlation coefficient are carried out to determine the impact of the urban variables on microclimate. The case study demonstrates that average urban density and building geometry have a substantial effect on microclimate. Furthermore, variation in building geometry and canyon ratio also have a significant impact. It is thus concluded that both average spatial variables and spatial heterogeneity should be included in urban climate studies.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019
Editors	Vincenzo Corrado, Enrico Fabrizio, Andrea Gasparella, Francesco Patuzzi
Publisher	International Building Performance Simulation Association
Pages	777-784
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9781713809418
Publication status	Published - 2019
Event	16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019 - Rome, Italy Duration: 2019 Sept 2 → 2019 Sept 4

Publication series

Name	Building Simulation Conference Proceedings
Volume	2
ISSN (Print)	2522-2708

Conference

Conference	16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Rome
Period	19/9/2 → 19/9/4

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 by International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) All rights reserved.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Building and Construction
Architecture
Modelling and Simulation
Computer Science Applications

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Liapopoulou, E., & Heo, Y. (2019). The effect of urban geometry on microclimate. In V. Corrado, E. Fabrizio, A. Gasparella, & F. Patuzzi (Eds.), 16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019 (pp. 777-784). (Building Simulation Conference Proceedings; Vol. 2). International Building Performance Simulation Association.

The effect of urban geometry on microclimate. / Liapopoulou, Eleni; Heo, Yeonsook.
16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019. ed. / Vincenzo Corrado; Enrico Fabrizio; Andrea Gasparella; Francesco Patuzzi. International Building Performance Simulation Association, 2019. p. 777-784 (Building Simulation Conference Proceedings; Vol. 2).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Liapopoulou, E & Heo, Y 2019, The effect of urban geometry on microclimate. in V Corrado, E Fabrizio, A Gasparella & F Patuzzi (eds), 16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019. Building Simulation Conference Proceedings, vol. 2, International Building Performance Simulation Association, pp. 777-784, 16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019, Rome, Italy, 19/9/2.

Liapopoulou E, Heo Y. The effect of urban geometry on microclimate. In Corrado V, Fabrizio E, Gasparella A, Patuzzi F, editors, 16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019. International Building Performance Simulation Association. 2019. p. 777-784. (Building Simulation Conference Proceedings).

Liapopoulou, Eleni ; Heo, Yeonsook. / The effect of urban geometry on microclimate. 16th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2019. editor / Vincenzo Corrado ; Enrico Fabrizio ; Andrea Gasparella ; Francesco Patuzzi. International Building Performance Simulation Association, 2019. pp. 777-784 (Building Simulation Conference Proceedings).

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