CFD with LIDAR applied to buildings and vegetation for environmental construction

The influence of urban vegetation on buildings, particularly regarding the alteration of wind patterns, poses a significant challenge for building designers and managers. This paper presents recommendations for a health reference guide that are graphically and accurately depicted. The research applied Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to visualize urban comfort conditions. The results were used to evaluate two simulation scenarios aimed at studying the effect of green infrastructure on wind patterns. The first scenario considered the absence of vegetation, while the second included green infrastructure with specimens from two different species. The findings suggest potential improvements in the quality of life for the general population, particularly for individuals with respiratory allergy issues. • Digitization of 3D data in CFD for pedestrian air comfort. • Wind tunnel to evaluate the presence/absence of vegetation. • Recommendations as health reference guide in future projects.