Description

This bulletin describes that reducing the impact of wind at a site improves the micro-climate around the building, reduces wind loads on the structure, improves energy efficiency by reducing heating demands and gives an improved, safer living environment.

Wind impact can be reduced by the siting, layout and shape of buildings, planting, fences and screens and reshaping of land forms

Scope

This bulletin covers: 

• The nature of airflows
• Site analysis
• Site planning
• Building design 
• Fencing
• Planting
• Modifying landforms