Feng-shui and computational fluid dynamics (CFD): Analyzing natural ventilation and human comfort

Bin Li; Weihong Guo; Marc Aurel Schnabel; Tane Moleta

Feng-shui and computational fluid dynamics (CFD): Analyzing natural ventilation and human comfort

Bin Li
, Weihong Guo
, Marc Aurel Schnabel^*
, Tane Moleta

^*Corresponding author for this work

South China University of Technology
Victoria University of Wellington

Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review

6 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The paper explores the analogies between Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Feng-Shui by undertaking an analysis of natural ventilation in Jiangmen city, Southern China. Feng-Shui has been used to inform the orientation, layout, and design of buildings in China for thousands of years. The research questions if these concepts are still valid for contemporary building design. Noting that computational simulation methods such as CFD allow architects to analyse the natural ventilation of buildings, this paper provides a novel study that examines if Feng-Shui principles can be reconciled against contemporary design processes. The research simulates 'community', 'block', and 'single courtyard' via CFD study to confirm the scientifically measurable concepts of Feng-Shui have concerning natural ventilation. We conclude that Feng-Shui concepts enhance natural ventilation and subsequently makes a positive contribution to sustainable building and design.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	RE
Subtitle of host publication	Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020
Editors	Dominik Holzer, Walaiporn Nakapan, Anastasia Globa, Immanuel Koh
Publisher	The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA)
Pages	731-740
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9789887891734
Publication status	Published - 29 Mar 2020
Externally published	Yes
Event	25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020 - Bangkok, Thailand Duration: 5 Aug 2020 → 6 Aug 2020

Publication series

Name	RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020
Volume	1

Conference

Conference	25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020
Country/Territory	Thailand
City	Bangkok
Period	5/08/20 → 6/08/20

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

CFD
Feng-Shui
Human comfort
Natural ventilation

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Li, B., Guo, W., Schnabel, M. A., & Moleta, T. (2020). Feng-shui and computational fluid dynamics (CFD): Analyzing natural ventilation and human comfort. In D. Holzer, W. Nakapan, A. Globa, & I. Koh (Eds.), RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020 (pp. 731-740). (RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020; Vol. 1). The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA).

Li, Bin ; Guo, Weihong ; Schnabel, Marc Aurel et al. / Feng-shui and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) : Analyzing natural ventilation and human comfort. RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020. editor / Dominik Holzer ; Walaiporn Nakapan ; Anastasia Globa ; Immanuel Koh. The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), 2020. pp. 731-740 (RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020).

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Li, B, Guo, W, Schnabel, MA & Moleta, T 2020, Feng-shui and computational fluid dynamics (CFD): Analyzing natural ventilation and human comfort. in D Holzer, W Nakapan, A Globa & I Koh (eds), RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020. RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020, vol. 1, The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), pp. 731-740, 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020, Bangkok, Thailand, 5/08/20.

Feng-shui and computational fluid dynamics (CFD): Analyzing natural ventilation and human comfort. / Li, Bin; Guo, Weihong; Schnabel, Marc Aurel et al.
RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020. ed. / Dominik Holzer; Walaiporn Nakapan; Anastasia Globa; Immanuel Koh. The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA), 2020. p. 731-740 (RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020; Vol. 1).

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Li B, Guo W, Schnabel MA, Moleta T. Feng-shui and computational fluid dynamics (CFD): Analyzing natural ventilation and human comfort. In Holzer D, Nakapan W, Globa A, Koh I, editors, RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020. The Association for Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia (CAADRIA). 2020. p. 731-740. (RE: Anthropocene, Design in the Age of Humans - Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2020).

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