Microclimate
Comfort Tool

Manage multiple CFD simulations on AWS directly from SketchUp

% of annual hours with potential for cross-ventilation across the facade

Compare comfort results using relevant outdoor comfort metrics such as UTCI, SET, PET etc. to concurrent air temperature

Concurrent evaluation of CFD results for local air speed, pressure, age of air (indicates air quality / stagnation) and temperature.

Plan view showing Age of air range and distribution across the site for a specific wind direction. Can also be evaluated concurrently for all wind directions and speeds occurring in an annual weather file. Frequency distribution throughout the year evaluated as a % of site area

Plan view showing distribution of thermal comfort across the site in Spring (% of hours within the comfort 'band') and frequency distribution throughout the season across % of site area. Can also be undertaken annually for each hour of the year based on weather file used

View results overlays in SketchUp

Annual hourly average direct radiant gain on skin experienced by people

Compliance with NEN-8100 standard based on percentage of annual hours when wind speed in each part of the site exceeds 5 m/s

Fraction (%) of annual hours when occupants experience thermal comfort in each part of the site (UTCI between 9 and 26)

Distribution across site showing combined impact of radiant exchange including surface temperatures

Proportion of hours throughout the year when wind speed in each part of the site exceeds specific thresholds (4,6,8,10 m/s etc.) to determine viability and safety of proposed space use