GREEN BUILDINGS

In support of "Green Building" considerations, Virtualwind can be used to analyze and optimize the following elements that are important in sustainable building design:

•   Opening windows - Optimal placement to maximize airflow

•   HVAC air intakes - Optimal placement for ideal airflow

•   Wind turbines - Optimal placement for peak airflow

•   Solar panels - Optimal placement to minimize convective heat loss and to minimize wind loads

•   Green roof - Optimize growing conditions for vegetation, designing windscreens to reduce wind effects on plants

•   Living roof - Analyze wind comfort for species and humans

•   Pedestrian-level wind (PLW) - Optimal positioning and protection of walkways, patios around the new building and existing neighboring buildings

•   Alternative transportation - Optimal placement of transit stops/shelters, storage areas for bicycles, and sidewalks to/from the building to maximize human comfort in summer and winter

•   Siting analysis - Asses regional and localized micro-climate conditions

•   Heat loads - Use siting (orientation and location) and topography to shield the building from winter winds and reduce heat loss effects