WIND AND RAIN
Presented scheme shows that South wind is prevailing for Barcelona climate,
West, North-West and North-East winds are with the same strength but happen twice
less often than South wind. Direction of prevailing winds and their effect on proposed
volume are tested in schemes.
Figure 133
Wind rose of Barcelona
Prevailing type of wind helps to form a clear image of the rain impact on
the proposed volume. Study of the rain and wind shows which parts of the building
should have a higher level of protection from the rainwater due to rainstorms specific
for Mediterranean climate.This study is particularly important for places where people
spend a lot of time such as exterior terraces, as well as for exterior circulation galleries
and staircases, tram stops and metro entrances.
Figure 134
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Scheme of wind in prevailing direction and wet surfaces
TRANSPORT & DOMICILE:
an architectural intervention to integrate transport infrastructure with housing for Barcelona.
Efimovich Alina