Urban wind energy has intrigued some investments and applications over the last decade. However, most have been unsuccessful, in many cases leaving behind non-rotating turbines built environment. Research on urban also lacked providing a reliable description of local flow features small are placed in, positioning strategy is mostly based empiricism. This study uses data from tunnel test pattern...

Stair pressurization systems are designed to create a smoke-proof barrier, preventing the ingress of smoke into staircases within buildings. In tall buildings over 25 m, evacuation strategies can utilize phased or simultaneous evaluation multiple storeys. This paper examines performance stair with differing number doors open starting from two doors, an incremental step up total 10 shaft. Simula...