Wind Analysis for Low-rise Building, Based on ASCE 7-05 / IBC 2009 / CBC 2010

Wind analysis can include but is not limited to evaluating comfort, wind loading on structures, as well as pollution, and natural ventilation. Below, further explanation and real-life wind evaluations and wind simulations will be discussed.

Definition. Emporis defines a low-rise as “an enclosed structure below 35 metres [115 feet] which is divided into regular floor levels“. The city of Toronto defines a mid-rise as a building between four and twelve stories. They also have elevators and stairs.