BUILDING OPENING MODIFICATIONS AFFECTING WIND SPEED AT PEDESTRIAN LEVEL

• Main Authors: Nazim N.M., Hanipah M.H., Zakaria M.A., Jusoh W.A.W., Yunus R., Osman M.H., Rahman M.F.A., Jeni M.L.A., Yazid M.N.A.W.M., Ramli M.Z.
• Other Authors: 58895913100
• Format: Article
• Published: Construction Research Institute of Malaysia 2024
• Subjects: Building Opening Heights; Multiple Buildings; Pedestrian-Level; Wind Speed

High land costs and shortage of accessible urban areas are some of the leading causes for the construction of highly dense high-rise structures. As a result, undesired low wind speeds that are generated due to excessive shielding contribute to heat stress issue. Recent studies have investigated the...