Abstract:
Combining the architectural model of the study site, a residential compound in Xiangxiang, Hunan Province with long-term observation data from the Xiangxiang weather station, the computational fluid dynamics method is employed to simulate the wind environment in the Xiangxiang residential compound. The wind speed ratios of the simulation and field observations demonstrate a consistent linear relationship, indicating the model’s ability to represent this residential compound’s wind characteristics. In addition, this study quantitatively evaluates the residential wind environment of the compound, considering both winter and summer scenarios. The results show that the average wind speed at the pedestrian level in winter and summer is 0.80 and 1.11 m/s, respectively. The maximum wind speed in winter is 3.34 m/s. Because of the lower nighttime temperatures in winter, the Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET) is low; therefore, while this PET is unsuitable for sitting still in the residential area, it is suitable for walking and engaging in sports activities outdoors. In summer, due to the influence of solar radiation, PET is higher, which makes it unsuitable for residents to walk and engage in sports activities inside the residential area; however, there is a wider range of suitable wind speeds at night, making it suitable for residents to engage in physical activities. Regarding the wind pressure difference, the surface wind pressure difference of the buildings in the residential compound in winter is 1.75 Pa, which ensures appropriate indoor ventilation requirements. The ventilation rates in the residential area in winter and summer are relatively high, ensuring that clean air enters the residential area, dispersing pollutants, and maintaining satisfactory air quality levels.