The Usefulness of Climatic Maps of Built-Up Areas in
Determining Drivers for the Energy and Environmental Efficiency of
Buildings and External Areas
Ian C Ward
School of
Architecture, University of Sheffield
Western
Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK
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Abstract
Global Information Systems (GIS) are being used to
provide data on a wide range of environmental issues, and in the area of
climate studies they are being used to determine zones of towns and cities
where there are good or poor external environments. From this analysis,
planning guidelines can be drawn up to ensure that developments either
enhance or do not deter from the environmental quality of the surrounding
area. This paper proposes a method of extending the use of GIS climate
mapping into the area of natural ventilation of buildings by establishing
zones within towns or cities where the natural ventilation potential is
quantified in terms of the likely reduction in pressure coefficients
acting on the building facades. It concludes by proposing that, by
incorporating pressure coefficient data along with noise density and
pollution data into the urban climate mapping system, an enhanced
environmental quality planning guidance can be established.
Key words:
natural ventilation potential, built-up areas, urban climate
mapping, environmental quality, planning, pressure coefficients.
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