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Contents
Version History ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 Summary ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3.0 Methodology ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
4.0 Explanation of Criteria .............................................................................................................................................. 2
5.0 Test Results ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
6.0 Mitigation .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
7.0 CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
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• With the addition of the six future surrounding buildings in Configuration 2, the majority of the Site experiences wind
Version History conditions consistent with the previous configuration. However, the area along the ground and podium terrace
towards the east has relatively calmer conditions due to the sheltering effect of the future building to the east.
• Due to the small scale of the model, the balconies of the Proposed Development were not instrumented; however,
RWDI Project Plot A.005 The Address Dubai Creek Harbour
based on our professional judgement and experience of wind interaction with the buildings, the balconies are predicted
#1600589 Pedestrian Level Wind Microclimate Assessment
to have windier than desired conditions requiring mitigation.
Dubai, UAE
Report Releases Dated • Receptor 89 at the entrance to Tower 2 near the south-west corner recorded a strong wind exceeding the safety
criterion in both the configurations. This would require mitigation as strong winds pose a safety risk to pedestrians.
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• Mitigation measures are recommended to achieve the desired wind conditions and summarised as follows:
Project Team Anjali Krishnan Project Engineer
Jeniffer Lowther Project Engineer - Addition of trees 2m to 4m in height combined with low level landscaping elements and/or porous wind screens or
Daniel Hackett Senior Engineer planted trellis’ along ground level;
Chiara Pozzuoli Project Manager - Canopy features added along the facades of the podium and towers and over the entrances;
Anton Davies Project Director - Addition of soft landscaping elements for entrances and/or recessing the entrances;
- Addition of landscaping elements at the podium terraces;
1.0 Introduction - Addition of canopies or free standing pergolas over the podium terraces along the building façade;
- Addition of 1.5m to 2m tall parapet for the podium terrace;
RWDI was retained by KEO International Consultants to conduct a pedestrian level wind microclimate assessment for the
- localized sheltering to seating areas at podium terraces; and
proposed Plot A.005 The Address Dubai Creek Harbour (hereafter referred to as ‘Proposed Development’ in this report) in
- Localized mitigation such as soft landscaping or screening for the balconies.
Dubai, UAE. The purpose of the study was to assess the wind environment around the Development in terms of pedestrian
comfort and safety. This objective was achieved through wind tunnel testing of a 1:400 scale model of the Proposed
Development for the following configurations:
3.0 Methodology
• Configuration 1: Proposed Development with Existing Surrounds; and As shown in Figure 1, the 1:400 wind tunnel model included the Proposed Development and all relevant surrounding buildings
• Configuration 2: Proposed Development with Existing and Future Surrounds. and topography within a 480m radius of the centre of the study Site. The mean wind speed profile and turbulence of the
natural wind approaching the modelled area were also simulated in RWDI's boundary layer wind tunnel. The model was
The photographs in Figures 1a and 1b show the test model in RWDI's boundary-layer wind tunnel in UK. The Proposed instrumented with 154 wind speed sensors to measure mean and gust wind speeds at a full-scale height of approximately
Development is a mixed-use development comprising two towers with associated podiums connected at basement levels, 2.0m above the surface upon which the sensor is located. These measurements were recorded for 36 wind directions (in 10
located on the Dubai Creek Waterfront. Tower 1 is of 55 storeys in height and Tower 2 is taller with 66-storey heights. The degree increments); where 0° is north and 90° is east.
test model was constructed using the design information and drawings listed in Appendix A. This report summarizes the
Wind statistics recorded at the Dubai International Airport between 1983 and 2016 were analysed for the summer season
methodology of wind tunnel studies for pedestrian wind conditions, describes the RWDI pedestrian wind criteria, and (May to October) and winter season (November to April). Figure 2 graphically depicts the distribution of wind frequency and
presents the test results and conceptual wind control measures, where necessary. directionality for these two seasons. During the winter season, the prevailing winds are from the west, with strong winds also
frequently occurring from the north-west. During the summer season prevailing winds are from the north-west. Secondary
The placement of wind measurement locations was based on RWDI’s experience and understanding of the pedestrian usage
winds from the south are also common throughout the year, but are not as strong as the prevailing west and north-west winds
for this Site.
during the winter and summer seasons respectively.
In addition to the meteorological data, the terrain roughness of the surrounding area was also taken into account with a terrain
2.0 Summary assessment. The surrounding area is generally characterized by relatively open terrain with Dubai Creek to the immediate
north and west and open dessert to the east and south. The winds approaching the Site will therefore have a higher mean
The results of the tests are discussed in detail in Section 5 of this report and are summarized as follows: wind speed with a lower level of turbulence, or ‘gustiness’, compared to winds travelling across urban terrain.
• Wind conditions for the Proposed Development with existing surrounds scenario range from being acceptable for Wind statistics from the Dubai International Airport were combined with the wind tunnel data and terrain analysis in order to
‘sitting’ (in the calmest areas) to being uncomfortable for all uses at the windiest locations, as defined in RWDI’s Wind predict the frequency of occurrence of full-scale wind speeds. The full-scale wind predictions were then compared with the
RWDI criteria for pedestrian comfort and safety.
Comfort Criteria (described in Section 4 of this report).
• Isolated locations along the thoroughfares, several entrances and podium terrace level amenity areas have wind
conditions too windy for their intended use, requiring mitigation.
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4.0 Explanation of Criteria 5.0 Test Results

The RWDI pedestrian wind criteria (as shown in Table 1 below) are used in the current study. These criteria have Table 2, located in the Tables section of this report, presents the wind comfort and safety results for all seasons and tested
been developed by RWDI through research and consulting practice since 1974 (References 1 through 6). They Configurations. The results at each measurement location are graphically depicted in Figure 3 to Figure 14.
have also been widely accepted by municipal authorities as well as by the building design and city planning Wind conditions acceptable for walking are appropriate for sidewalks and pathways, when pedestrians are not expected to
community throughout the world. linger or are ‘walking with purpose’. Strolling conditions are preferred if pedestrians are expected to move at a more
leisurely pace, such as by shop windows, or through a park or landscaped area. Lower wind speeds, conducive to standing,
Table 1 - RWDI Pedestrian Wind Criteria are preferred at main entrances, drop-off areas and bus stops, where pedestrians are apt to linger. The lowest wind speeds
Comfort Category GEM Speed (km/h) Description acceptable for sitting are desirable for outdoor amenity spaces; however during the summer season amenity spaces will be
Calm or light breezes desired for outdoor restaurants
less likely to be used as temperatures are significantly higher. Additionally, a small increase in wind speeds will be beneficial
Sitting ≤ 10 and seating areas where one can read a paper without to reduce the humidity of amenity spaces and therefore a mix of standing and sitting conditions in an amenity space will be
having it blown away desirable. It should be noted that wind speeds consistently above this level are likely to be a nuisance to pedestrians.
Gentle breezes acceptable for main building entrances In our discussion of anticipated wind conditions, reference may be made to downwashing or corner acceleration. Tall
Standing ≤ 14
and bus stops buildings tend to intercept the stronger winds at higher elevations and redirect them to the ground level (see Image 1).
Moderate winds that would be appropriate for window
Downwashing Flow is often the main cause for wind accelerations around large buildings at the pedestrian level. When
Strolling ≤ 17 shopping and strolling along a downtown street, plaza oblique winds are deflected down by a building, a localized increase in the wind activity can be expected around the
or park downwind building corner at pedestrian level (see Image 2). If these building/wind combinations occur for prevailing winds,
there is a greater potential for adverse wind conditions.
Relatively high speeds that can be tolerated if one’s
Walking ≤ 20
objective is to walk, run or cycle without lingering
Strong winds of this magnitude are considered a

Uncomfortable > 20 nuisance for most activities, and wind mitigation is
typically recommended
Notes: (1) Gust Equivalent Mean (GEM) speed = max(mean speed, gust speed/1.85); and
(2) GEM speeds listed above are based on a seasonal exceedance of 20% of the time between 6:00 and 23:00.
Safety Criterion Gust Speed (km/h) Description
Excessive gust speeds that can adversely affect a

Image 1 – Downwashing Flow Image 2 – Corner Acceleration
Exceeded > 90 pedestrian's balance and footing. Wind mitigation is
typically required.
Note: Based on an annual exceedance of 9 hours or 0.1% of the time for 24 hours a day. In the following discussion the results are described for each tested configuration, for both the summer and winter seasons.
A few additional comments are provided below to further explain the wind criteria and their applications.
- Both mean and gust speeds can affect pedestrian’s comfort and their combined effect is typically
quantified by a Gust Equivalent Mean (GEM) speed, with a gust factor of 1.85 (References 1, 5, 7
and 8).
- A 20% exceedance is used in these criteria to determine the comfort category, which suggests that
wind speeds would be comfortable for the corresponding activity at least 80% of the time or four
out of five days.
- Only gust winds need to be considered in the wind safety criterion. These are usually rare events,
but deserve special attention in city planning and building design due to their potential safety
impact on pedestrians.
- These criteria for wind forces represent average wind tolerance. They are sometimes subjective
and regional differences in wind climate and thermal conditions as well as variations in age, health,
clothing, etc. can also affect people's perception of the wind climate. Comparisons of wind speeds
for different building configurations are the most objective way in assessing local pedestrian wind
conditions.

5.1 Configuration 1: Proposed Development with Existing Surrounds

Configuration 1 includes the Proposed Development and the existing surrounds, as shown in Figure 1a. Discussion of the 5.1.2. Podium Level-1 Terraces
wind microclimate in this configuration is based on the results shown in Figures 3 and 4 for the winter season and Figures 5
The amenity spaces along the podium level-1 includes the seating areas at the terrace to the west of Tower 1
and 6 for the summer season at ground and podium terrace levels, respectively. The discussion on safety exceedances are
(represented by receptor 119) and the seating areas at terrace along the north through north-east of Tower 1
based on results shown in Figures 7 and 8 for ground and podium terrace levels, respectively.
(represented by receptors 120 to 124).
5.1.1 Ground Level
The level 1 terrace to the west of Tower 1 represented by receptor 119 had the desired sitting wind conditions
The wind conditions at ground level ranges from acceptable for sitting use to uncomfortable for any pedestrian activity during both seasons as it remains well sheltered with the overhangs from the levels above and the balustrade
during both the seasons. Relatively calmer wind conditions are experienced at the Harbor Point and between the creek and feature.
the southerly creekside façade of the Proposed Development. Windier conditions predicted for the remaining Site due to
However, the podium level-1 terrace along the north through north-east of the Tower 1 is predicted to have windier
the complex interactions of the prevailing winds with the Proposed Development, which are described in more detail
than desired conditions, during both the seasons. During winter season, this terrace is predicted to have a mix of
below.
standing (receptor 120), strolling (receptor 121), walking (receptors 122 and 124) and uncomfortable (receptor 123)
Thoroughfares wind conditions, which is one to four categories windier than required for the intended amenity use. Similar
conditions are also predicted during summer season with the exception of receptor 122, which had windier
During the winter season, the wind environment at thoroughfare locations range from suitable for sitting use to uncomfortable uncomfortable condition. Conditions windier than desired for intended use are predicted for this terrace due to the
for any pedestrian activity. Windier than desired conditions are predicted at receptor locations 15, 22, 23, 27, 28, 35, 36, 64, prevailing westerly and north-westerly winds down-washed by the facades of the Tower 1 accelerating around the
68, 84, 90, 91, 92, 113 and 114 having walking wind condition and at receptor locations 87, 88 and 89 having uncomfortable building corner. Mitigation measures are recommended to achieve the desired sitting wind conditions.
wind conditions. This is due to the down-washing of the prevailing winds by the facades of the Proposed Development which
also accelerates around the building corners and between the two towers. Mitigation measures are required to achieve 5.1.3. Podium Roof Terraces
desired strolling or calmer conditions. During winter season, the podium roof terrace of Tower 1 (represented by receptors 125 to 138) and
During the summer (windiest) season, wind conditions around the Proposed Development range from sitting to Tower 2 (represented by receptors 140 to 154) have wind conditions ranging from acceptable for
uncomfortable. Conditions at all thoroughfare locations would be considered suitable for walking or calmer, except for standing use to uncomfortable for any pedestrian activity. This is one to four categories windier than
locations 15, 28, 84, 87, 88, 89 and 91 which are uncomfortable and will require mitigation. Additional mitigation would be desired for any amenity space and requires mitigation to achieve desired wind conditions. During
required for thoroughfare locations marked by receptors 1, 16, 27, 34-36, 64, 67, 68, 85, 90, 92, 113, 114 and115 with walking summer season, the podium terraces are predicted to have a greater proportion of uncomfortable wind
wind conditions, if leisurely strolling or window shopping is the intended use. conditions and is therefore windier than during the winter season. Windier than desired conditions
predicted at the podium terraces is a result of the lack of any sheltering from the prevailing winds. The
Entrances higher-level winds, upon hitting the facades of the towers, are downwashed towards the podium. These
Entrances are in the following locations: winds further accelerate around the building corners resulting in even windier conditions.
• Receptors 3 and 30 (entrance to parking space);
5.1.4. Balconies
• Receptors 6 to 12, 18, 20, 23 to 25, 74, 89, 90 (retail entrances);
Comfort conditions on any given balcony can vary significantly depending upon wind direction and where a person
• Receptors 69, 70, 97 and 109 (entrances to MEP); stands relative to railings, partitions, privacy screens, etc. Building details such as balconies are not typically
• Receptors 75 and 81 (entrance into hotel); and instrumented on a wind tunnel scale model when measuring general wind comfort conditions as the size of the
• Receptors 78, 95 and 96 (residential entrance). balconies relative to the scale of the model prohibits an accurate estimate of wind comfort on individual balconies.
During winter season, majority of the entrance locations have wind conditions which are acceptable (or calmer) The discussion below is based on our professional judgement and experience of wind interaction with the buildings
that affects wind speed on the balconies.
for entrance use. Entrance locations represented by receptors 6 to 9, 12, 20, 70, 78 and 81 are predicted to
have the required standing wind conditions with entrances marked by receptors 3, 18, 30, 74, 75, 96 and 97 The Proposed Development has protruding balconies along the façade as well as along the corners. The balconies
having a calmer sitting wind conditions. However, windier than desired conditions are predicted for retail along the corners and the protruding façade balconies are expected to have windier than desired conditions as they
entrances marked by receptors 10, 11, 23, 24, 25, 89 and 90, residential entrance marked by receptor 25 and promote the acceleration of flow through them. In addition to this, the towers of the Proposed Development are
MEP entrances marked by receptors 69 and 109. Mitigation measures are required for these entrances. Wind unsheltered and therefore exposed to the higher levels winds which will also be stronger leading to uncomfortable
condition uncomfortable for any pedestrian activity is predicted at the retail entrance location marked by wind environment at the balconies. We would recommend addition of mitigation measures discussed in section 6.4
to achieve comfortable wind conditions.
receptor 89 necessitating wind control measures.
During summer season, majority of the entrance locations are expected to have wind conditions consistent with 5.1.5. Safety
winter season. However, a few of the entrances (marked by receptors 11, 23 and 24) have wind conditions one Receptor 89 to the south-west of Tower 2 of the Proposed Development along the ground level recorded strong
category calmer than predicted for the winter season, whereas, the residential entrance marked by receptor 78 gusts exceeding the safety criterion of 90km/h for more than 0.1% of the time annually. This strong wind at an
is predicted to have windier than desired strolling conditions compared to winter season. Entrances marked by entrance location is expected to pose safety risk to users requiring mitigation.
receptors 10, 23, 25, 69, 78, 90, 95 and 105 will require mitigation measures to achieve desired wind conditions.

5.2 Configuration 2: Proposed Development with Existing and Future Surrounds 5.2.3. Podium Roof Terraces
Configuration 2 includes the Proposed Development and the existing and future surrounds, as shown in Figure 1b.
The wind conditions along the podium roof terraces of both the towers range from acceptable for standing use to
Discussion of the wind microclimate in this configuration is based on the results shown in Figures 9 and 10 for the uncomfortable for any pedestrian activity during both the seasons, consistent with Configuration 1, requiring mitigation
winter season and Figures 11 and 12 for the summer season at ground and podium terrace levels, respectively. The measures to achieve comfortable wind environment. The majority of the receptors are predicted to have wind conditions
discussion on safety exceedances are based on results shown in Figures 13 and 14 for ground and podium terrace consistent with previous configuration. However, the portion of the podium terrace of Tower 2 towards the east
levels, respectively. (represented by receptors 150, 151, 153 and 154) have one category calmer wind conditions due to the partial sheltering
offered by the added future surrounding building to the immediate east.
5.2.1. Pedestrian Comfort
Six future surrounding buildings were modelled for Configuration 2; occupying locations to east through south 5.2.4. Balconies
quadrant of the Site. The future buildings to the immediate east of the Site imparts sheltering to the Proposed The wind conditions along the balconies are not likely to be affected by the addition of the future surrounding buildings.
Development as is evident from the relatively calmer wind conditions predicted to the east of the Proposed Therefore, all the balconies of the Proposed Development are expected have windier than desired conditions (consistent
Development along the ground and podium terrace. However, the remaining portion of the Site experiences wind
with the Configuration 1) resulting from accelerated wind flow through them. Mitigation measures are recommended to
conditions largely consistent with the Configuration 1.
achieve desired wind conditions.
Thoroughfares
5.2.5. Safety
The wind conditions along the thoroughfares range from suitable for sitting use to uncomfortable for any pedestrian
Receptor 89 to the south-west of Tower 2 of the Proposed Development along the ground level recorded strong gusts
activity, similar to Configuration 1. Receptors 25 to 28, 30, 33 to 35 towards the east of the Proposed Development
have conditions calmer than predicted for Configuration 1 due to the sheltering offered by the future surrounding exceeding the safety criterion of 90km/h for more than 0.1% of the time annually in Configuration 2, consistent with
building to the immediate east. Receptors 87, 88 and 89 have uncomfortable wind conditions during both the Configuration 1, requiring mitigation.
seasons and receptor 84 has uncomfortable wind condition during summer season, which is consistent with
Configuration 1 and requires mitigation. Additional mitigation measures are required at receptor locations 15, 22, 85,
90, 91 having walking conditions during winter season and receptor locations 1, 15, 16, 32, 64, 83, 85, 90 to 92, 102,
106,107, 113 and 114 having walking conditions during summer season, if leisurely strolling is the intended use.
Entrances
The wind condition at all of the entrance locations remains consistent with the Proposed Development with existing
surrounds scenario with the exception of retail entrances marked by receptors 11, 23, 24 and 25 having one category
calmer wind conditions compared to Configuration 1. Mitigation measures are required for entrances represented by
receptors 10, 23, 69, 95 and 109 having strolling wind condition, receptor 90 having walking wind conditions and
receptor 89 having uncomfortable conditions for any pedestrian activity.
During summer season, the wind conditions at all the entrances remains consistent with the Configuration 1 except
for the retail entrance marked by receptor 10 having one category calmer standing wind conditions and entrance to
parking represented by receptor 30 having one category windier standing conditions, which is still acceptable for
intended use. Desired wind conditions (standing or calmer) are predicted for entrances represented by receptors 6 to
12, 20, 24, 30, 70, 75, 81, 97 and 97. All other entrance locations (receptors 23, 69, 78, 89, 90, 95 and 109) would
require mitigation measures to achieve wind conditions desired for entrance use.
5.2.2. Podium Level-1 Terraces
The seating areas along the west-facing terrace at podium level-1 (receptor 119) of Tower 1 have wind conditions
consistent with Configuration 1 (i.e., sitting wind conditions throughout the year) and remain acceptable for the
intended amenity use.
The wind conditions along the north through north-west facing terrace of Tower 1 at podium level-1 ranges from
acceptable for standing use to uncomfortable for any pedestrian activity during both the seasons. All the receptors
have wind conditions consistent with Configuration 1 except for receptor 121 having a calmer standing wind
conditions (compared to strolling condition in Configuration 1). However, the terrace remains windier than desired
for any amenity use, requiring mitigation.

Mitigation measures can be in the form of localized landscaping such as small trees, shrubs in planters or porous/solid screens
6.0 Mitigation for locations with windier conditions due to corner acceleration and channelling effects.
The wind tunnel tests were conducted with no planting or landscaping present around or within the Proposed
Alternatively, recessing of the entrances will provide comfortable wind environment by creating a “buffer” zone as
Development Site, so the assessment was based upon a conservative (i.e. windier) scenario. The presence of
pedestrians/occupants ingress/egress the buildings of the Proposed Development. Examples of recommended mitigation
planting and other landscape enhancements would generally be expected to increase shelter within the Proposed
measures are shown in Image 4.
Development compared to the wind conditions described above, particularly when the trees and plants are
established and in full leaf. The mitigation measures that would be required to achieve the desired wind
conditions are described in this section and represent the type of mitigation that is likely to be beneficial (based
on our experience). However, the details of these measures are recommended to be developed through further
wind tunnel testing as mitigation workshops.
The areas in and around the Proposed Development with windier than desired wind conditions are as follows:
- Thoroughfare locations with uncomfortable and walking wind conditions;

- Entrance locations having windier than standing wind conditions;
- Podium level-1 terrace along north through north-west of Tower 1;
- Podium roof terraces of Towers 1 and 2;
- Balconies; and
- Safety exceedance at receptor 89.
Image 4 - Mitigation recommendations for Entrances (Recessed entrances and Canopy over Entrance and
6.1 Mitigation at Ground Level
localized Landscaping)
Wind control measures are recommended to eliminate the walking and uncomfortable wind conditions along thoroughfares
which could be in the form of hard or soft landscaping elements. This includes addition of trees 2 to 4m in height combined 6.2. Mitigation at Podium Level-1 Terrace
with low level landscaping elements to diffuse the energy of high speed winds along ground level, specifically concentrated Conditions too windy for any amenity spaces are predicted for level-1 terrace towards north through north-west of
towards windy corners and along the space between the towers. It should be noted that the trees should be planted in full Tower 1 due to the prevailing winds down-washed by the podium façade and accelerating around the building corner.
height as they might be hard to grow in strong winds. Porous wind screens or planted trellis also could be installed to diffuse Mitigation measures include a canopy feature added over the terrace to deflect the downwashed winds. In addition,
high speed winds. Additionally, inclusion of canopies along the back façade at certain locations would help reflect the down landscaping elements like 1.5 m high trees or shrubs in planters or porous screens are recommended to be added,
washed wind causing windiness. A few examples of ground level mitigation elements are shown in Image 3. These landscaping staggered throughout the terrace, to break down any high-speed wind entering the terrace over the balustrade.
elements are also expected to eliminate the safety exceedance at receptor 89.
localized sheltering to seating areas can also be provided in the form of free standing pergolas and soft landscaping
elements.
6.3. Mitigation at Podium Roof Terrace

Windier than desired conditions predicted at the podium roof terraces of Towers 1 and 2 are due to the prevailing winds
downwashed into the podium area by the facades of the towers and further acceleration of these winds around the building
corners. The windier conditions are also due to the absence of any balustrade to shelter the terrace from the approaching
winds.
Mitigation recommendations include addition of 1.5 to 2m tall parapet along the periphery of the terrace to provide shelter
to the portion of the terrace immediately behind the balustrade. Landscaping elements such as trees 1.5 to 2m high or
shrubs in planters or porous screens combined with low level landscaping elements like 1m tall hedges are recommended
to be added, staggered within the podium terrace to break down the wind flowing over the balustrade. Examples of
Image 3 - Mitigation measures at Ground Level recommended mitigation measures are shown in Image 5.
Horizontal elements like canopies or planted trellises are recommended to be added along the façades of the towers to
Mitigation measures are required for entrances located where windier that standing conditions are predicted. This includes
deflect the downwashed winds causing windiness. Landscaping elements like trees concentrated towards the building
entrances marked by receptor locations 10, 11, 23-25, 69, 78, 89, 90, 95 and 105. These windier than desired conditions are a
corners would be helpful in eliminating windiness due to corner acceleration. Localised sheltering to seating areas as shown
result of downwashing of prevailing winds which further accelerating around the buildings corners and channelling along the
in Image 6 would be helpful in providing calm wind environment to users.
passageway between the buildings.
A canopy added to the façade over the entrance location or the addition of a free standing pergola would help deflect the
down-washed winds causing windiness. For example, a canopy along the south-west facing façade of the podium over
entrances 10, 11 and 23 to 25 would help deflect the downwashed winds causing windiness.

6.4. Balconies
All the balconies of the Proposed Development exposed to the prevailing wind directions are very likely to have windier
than desired conditions requiring mitigation. Localised mitigation such as soft landscaping may diffuse the high wind
speeds in the balcony space. Alternatively screening on the sides of the balconies, as well as increasing the balustrade
height, as illustrated in Image 7, would be beneficial in providing shelter, and thus achieving acceptable sitting conditions.
Image 7 - Balcony Mitigation
Image 5 - Mitigation measures for Podium terrace
Image 6 - Localised sheltering to the seating areas

7.0 CONCLUSION 8.0 APPLICABILITY OF RESULTS

In conclusion:
The results presented in this report pertain to the model of the Proposed Development constructed using the
1. The meteorological data for the Site indicates that the winds from the north-west are predominant during summer season architectural design drawings listed in Appendix A. Should there be any design changes that deviate from this list of
and the prevailing winds are from the west during the winter season. Secondary winds from the south are also common drawings, the results presented may change. Therefore, if changes in the design are made, it is recommended that
throughout the year. RWDI be contacted and requested to review their potential effects on wind conditions
2. The Proposed Development with existing surrounding buildings scenario had wind conditions ranging from suitable for
sitting use to uncomfortable for all uses. Majority of the entrances and thoroughfares had wind conditions desired for the
intended uses. Windier than desired conditions were predicted at isolated locations along the thoroughfare (having
walking or uncomfortable wind conditions), several entrances, the podium level amenity spaces and balconies. Mitigation
measures are recommended for these locations.
3. With the addition of the nine future surrounding buildings in the Configuration 2, the wind conditions to the east of the
Proposed Development along the ground and podium terrace becomes relatively calmer with the rest of the Site having
wind conditions consistent with the Configuration 1.
4. Receptor 89 at the entrance to Tower 2 near the south-west corner recorded strong winds exceeding the safety criterion
in both the configurations. This would require mitigation as strong winds pose a safety risk to pedestrians.
5. The following wind mitigation measures are recommended to achieve desired wind conditions within the Proposed
Development:
- Addition of trees 2 to 4m in height combined with low level landscaping elements and/or porous wind screens or
planted trellis along ground level;
- Canopy features added along the facades of the podium and towers and over the entrances;
- Addition of soft landscaping elements for entrance and/or recessing the entrance;
- Addition of landscaping elements at the podium terraces;
- Addition of canopies or free standing pergolas over the podium terraces along the building façade;
- Addition of 1.5 to 2m tall parapet for the podium terrace;
- localized sheltering to seating areas at podium terraces; and
- localized mitigation such as soft landscaping or screening for the balconies.
6. It is recommended that the mitigation measures described in this report should be developed through further wind tunnel
testing to determine the effectiveness of the measures and optimize the usability of the Site.

TABLES
RWDI Project # Service type |

Month, Day, Year
PEDESTRIAN LEVEL WIND MICROCLIMATE
PLOT A.005 THE ADDRESS DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR
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Table 2: Pedestrian Wind Comfort and Safety Conditions

Wind Safety (0.1%
Wind Comfort (20% Seasonal Exceedance)
Exceedance)
Summer Season Winter Season Annual
Speed Speed Speed

Location Configuration Rating Rating Rating
(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)
1 Proposed 18 Walking 17 Strolling 57 Pass

Future 18 Walking 17 Strolling 56 Pass
2 Proposed 10 Sitting 9 Sitting 36 Pass

Future 11 Standing 10 Sitting 36 Pass

Future 8 Sitting 8 Sitting 32 Pass
4 Proposed 16 Strolling 14 Standing 51 Pass

Future 16 Strolling 14 Standing 52 Pass

6 Proposed 14 Standing 12 Standing 43 Pass

Future 13 Standing 12 Standing 43 Pass



10 Proposed 15 Strolling 15 Strolling 62 Pass

Future 14 Standing 15 Strolling 61 Pass
11 Proposed 14 Standing 15 Strolling 55 Pass


Seasons Hours Wind Comfort Category Wind Safety Category
Summer Season = May to October 6:00 to 23:00 for Comfort (20% Seasonal Exceedance) (0.1% Annual Exceedance)
Winter Season = November to April 0:00 to 23:00 for Safety
≤ 90 Pass
Configuration ≤ 10 km/h Sitting
km/h
Proposed = proposed development 11 to 14 Standing > 90 km/h Exceeded
with existing surrounds 15 to 17 Strolling
Future = proposed development with existing 18 to 20 Walking
and future surrounds > 20 km/h Uncomfortable
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Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)

14 Proposed 11 Standing 10 Sitting 39 Pass

Future 11 Standing 10 Sitting 39 Pass
15 Proposed 21 Uncomfortable 19 Walking 64 Pass

Future 20 Walking 19 Walking 64 Pass






22 Proposed 17 Strolling 19 Walking 76 Pass

Future 17 Strolling 18 Walking 73 Pass

Future 16 Strolling 17 Strolling 66 Pass
≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)



27 Proposed 19 Walking 18 Walking 64 Pass









≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)











≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)











≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)












≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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Wind Safety (0.1%
Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)






76 Proposed 11 Standing 10 Sitting 40 Pass





≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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Wind Safety (0.1%
Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)




Future 22 Uncomfortable 19 Walking 66 Pass


87 Proposed 26 Uncomfortable 24 Uncomfortable 72 Pass

Future 25 Uncomfortable 23 Uncomfortable 71 Pass

89 Proposed 29 Uncomfortable 29 Uncomfortable 95 Exceeded

Future 25 Uncomfortable 26 Uncomfortable 91 Exceeded


≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)












≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)











≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)











≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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Wind Safety (0.1%
Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)












≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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Exceedance)
Speed Speed Speed

(m/s) (m/s) (m/s)






Future 20 Walking 22 Uncomfortable 72 Pass





≤ 90 Pass
km/h
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FIGURES

Month, Day, Year
Wind Tunnel Study Model Figure 1a
Proposed Development with existing surrounds (C1)
Dubai Creek Harbour Plots 5 & 6 - Dubai, UAE Project #1600859 Date: May 2, 2017
Wind Tunnel Study Model Figure 1b
Proposed Development with existing and future surrounds (C2)
Dubai Creek Harbour Plots 5 & 6 - Dubai, UAE Project #1600859 Date: May 2, 2017
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BASEMENT LEVEL -2 GROUND FLOOR
35
37 36
48
34
27 28
47 29
38 26
49 HARBOUR 39 HARBOUR
POINT POINT
25
50 30
46
24 33
40
51 23
41 22
97
21
96
31
45
42 98
20 99
52
95
19 32
44 43
17 18
94
89 93
90
16
CREEK ROAD CREEK ROAD
53 PROMENADE 14 15
PROMENADE
87
88
92
12 13
91
11 RESIDENT 86 RESIDENT
DROP OFF 84 DROP OFF
54 10
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
85
83
9 82
81
55 59
8 60
80
7
75 A.027
56
78 79
6 76
HOTEL DROP HOTEL DROP
77
OFF ENTRANCE 74 OFF ENTRANCE
5 72
57 73
4 CENTRAL PARK 61 CENTRAL PARK
PROMENADE PROMENADE
71
3
58
70
2
69
1
62 68
RESIDENT RESIDENT
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE 63
67
64 65
A.004 A.004 66
LEGEND:
COMFORT CATEGORIES: SENSOR LOCATION:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
Pedestrian Wind Comfort Conditions - Basement Level -2 and Ground Floor Drawn by: ME Figure: 3
Configuration 1: Proposed Development with existing surrounds
Winter Season (November to April) Approx. Scale @A3: 1:1500
Dubai Creek Harbour Plots 5 & 6 - Dubai, UAE Project #1600859 Date Revised: Apr. 28, 2017
PODIUM LEVEL 1 PODIUM LEVEL 3
HARBOUR HARBOUR
POINT POINT
PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
DROP OFF DROP OFF
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.027

OFF ENTRANCE OFF ENTRANCE
CENTRAL PARK CENTRAL PARK

PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.004 A.004
LEGEND:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
Pedestrian Wind Comfort Conditions - Podium Levels 1 and 3 Drawn by: ME Figure: 4
35
37 36
48
34
27 28
47 29
38 26
POINT POINT
25
50 30
46
24 33
40
51 23
41 22
97
21
96
31
45
42 98
20 99
52
95
19 32
44 43
17 18
94
89 93
90
16
53 PROMENADE 14 15
PROMENADE
87
88
92
12 13
91
54 10
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
85
83
9 82
81
55 59
8 60
80
7
75 A.027
56
78 79
6 76
77
5 72
57 73
PROMENADE PROMENADE
71
3
58
70
2
69
1
62 68
RESIDENT RESIDENT
67
64 65
A.004 A.004 66
LEGEND:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
Summer Season (May to October) Approx. Scale @A3: 1:1500
HARBOUR HARBOUR
POINT POINT
PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
DROP OFF DROP OFF
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.027


PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.004 A.004
LEGEND:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
35
37 36
48
34
27 28
47 29
38 26
POINT POINT
25
50 30
46
24 33
40
51 23
41 22
97
21
96
31
45
42 98
20 99
52
95
19 32
44 43
17 18
94
89 93
90
16
53 PROMENADE 14 15
PROMENADE
87
88
92
12 13
91
54 10
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
85
83
9 82
81
55 59
8 60
80
7
75 A.027
56
78 79
6 76
77
5 72
57 73
PROMENADE PROMENADE
71
3
58
70
2
69
1
62 68
RESIDENT RESIDENT
67
64 65
A.004 A.004 66
LEGEND:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
Pedestrian Wind Safety Conditions - Basement Level -2 and Ground Floor Drawn by: ME Figure: 7
Annual Approx. Scale @A3: 1:1500
HARBOUR HARBOUR
POINT POINT
PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
DROP OFF DROP OFF
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.027


PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.004 A.004
LEGEND:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
Pedestrian Wind Safety Conditions - Podium Levels 1 and 3 Drawn by: ME Figure: 8
35
37 36
48
34
27 28
47 29
38 26
POINT POINT
25
50 30
46
24 33
40
51 23
41 22
97
21
96
31
45
42 98
20 99
52
95
19 32
44 43
17 18
94
89 93
90
16
53 PROMENADE 14 15 PROMENADE
87
88
13 92
12
91
54 10
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
85
83
9 82
81
55 59
8 60
80
7
75 A.027
56
78 79
6 76
77
5
72
57 73
PROMENADE PROMENADE
71
3
58
70
2
69
1
62 68
RESIDENT RESIDENT
67
64 65
A.004 A.004 66
LEGEND:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
Configuration 2: Proposed Development with existing and future surrounds
HARBOUR HARBOUR
POINT POINT
PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
DROP OFF DROP OFF
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.027


PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.004 A.004
LEGEND:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
35
37 36
48
34
27 28
47 29
38 26
POINT POINT
25
50 30
46
24 33
40
51 23
41 22
97
21
96
31
45
42 98
20 99
52
95
19 32
44 43
17 18
94
89 93
90
16
87
88
13 92
12
91
54 10
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
85
83
9 82
81
55 59
8 60
80
7
75 A.027
56
78 79
6 76
77
5
72
57 73
PROMENADE PROMENADE
71
3
58
70
2
69
1
62 68
RESIDENT RESIDENT
67
64 65
A.004 A.004 66
LEGEND:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
HARBOUR HARBOUR
POINT POINT
PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
DROP OFF DROP OFF
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.027


PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.004 A.004
LEGEND:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
35
37 36
48
34
27 28
47 29
38 26
POINT POINT
25
50 30
46
24 33
40
51 23
41 22
97
21
96
31
45
42 98
20 99
52
95
19 32
44 43
17 18
94
89 93
90
16
87
88
13 92
12
91
54 10
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
85
83
9 82
81
55 59
8 60
80
7
75 A.027
56
78 79
6 76
77
5
72
57 73
PROMENADE PROMENADE
71
3
58
70
2
69
1
62 68
RESIDENT RESIDENT
67
64 65
A.004 A.004 66
LEGEND:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
HARBOUR HARBOUR
POINT POINT
PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
DROP OFF DROP OFF
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.027


PROMENADE PROMENADE
RESIDENT RESIDENT
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
A.004 A.004
LEGEND:
Sitting Grade Level
Standing
Podium Level
Strolling
Terrace/Balcony
Walking Level
Uncomfortable
0 30 60m
True North
APPENDIX A

Month, Day, Year
PEDESTRIAN LEVEL WIND MICROCLIMATE PLOT
A.005 THE ADDRESS DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR
DUBAI, UAE
RWDI #1600859
May 10th, 2017
APPENDIX A: DRAWING LIST FOR MODEL CONSTRUCTION

The drawings and information listed below were received from KEO International Consultants and were used to construct the scale model of
the proposed Plot A.005 The Address Dubai Creek Harbour. Should there be any design changes that deviate from this list of drawings, the
results may change. Therefore, if changes in the design are made, it is recommended that RWDI be contacted and requested to review their
potential effects on wind conditions.
Date Received
File Name File Type
(dd/mm/yyyy)
AR-T1-102 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-111 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-112 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-113 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-114 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-115 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-116 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-117 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-128 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-138 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-139 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-140 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-141 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-142 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-143 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-144 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-145 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-146 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-147 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-148 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-149 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-150 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-152 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-201 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T1-301 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-102 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-112 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-113 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-114 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-115 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-116 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-117 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-138 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-149 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-150 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-151 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-152 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-153 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-154 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-155 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-156 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-157 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-158 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-159 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-160 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-161 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-162 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-163 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-170 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-201 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-T2-301 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
FloorPlan-FLOORPLANLEVELB1-OVERALL AutoCAD 03/03/2017
FloorPlan-FLOORPLANLEVELB2-OVERALL AutoCAD 03/03/2017
FloorPlan-PODIUMFLOORPLANLEVEL1-OVERALL AutoCAD 03/03/2017
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A.005 THE ADDRESS DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR
DUBAI, UAE
RWDI #1600859
May 10th, 2017
FloorPlan-PODIUMFLOORPLANLEVELMEZZANINE-
AutoCAD 03/03/2017
OVERALL
FloorPlan-PODIUM-GROUNDFLOORPLAN-OVERALL AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-PD-303 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-PD-304 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-PD-305 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-PD-306 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-PD-307 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-PD-308 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
AR-PD-309 AutoCAD 03/03/2017
FACADE_1220 3dsMax 03/03/2017
Context_1221 3dsMax 03/03/2017
CORE_1220 3dsMax 03/03/2017
PODIUM ROOF_1221 3dsMax 03/03/2017
SITE_LOCAL_1221 3dsMax 03/03/2017
Elevation-OVERALLPROMENADEELEVATION AutoCAD 13/03/2017
BEAMS ONLY 3dsMax 18/04/2017
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The Address Harbour Point| Pedestrian Wind | Final Report

Document name Ref Prepared for Prepared by Date Reviewed by

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Version History ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

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4.0 Explanation of Criteria 5.0 Test Results

Strong winds of this magnitude are considered a

Safety Criterion Gust Speed (km/h) Description

Excessive gust speeds that can adversely affect a

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5.1 Configuration 1: Proposed Development with Existing Surrounds

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5.2.2. Podium Level-1 Terraces

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- Thoroughfare locations with uncomfortable and walking wind conditions;

6.3. Mitigation at Podium Roof Terrace

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Image 7 - Balcony Mitigation

Image 5 - Mitigation measures for Podium terrace

Image 6 - Localised sheltering to the seating areas

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7.0 CONCLUSION 8.0 APPLICABILITY OF RESULTS

- Addition of landscaping elements at the podium terraces;

- Addition of 1.5 to 2m tall parapet for the podium terrace;

- localized sheltering to seating areas at podium terraces; and

- localized mitigation such as soft landscaping or screening for the balconies.

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RWDI Project # Service type |

Table 2: Pedestrian Wind Comfort and Safety Conditions

Summer Season Winter Season Annual

Speed Speed Speed

1 Proposed 18 Walking 17 Strolling 57 Pass

2 Proposed 10 Sitting 9 Sitting 36 Pass

3 Proposed 8 Sitting 8 Sitting 33 Pass

4 Proposed 16 Strolling 14 Standing 51 Pass

5 Proposed 15 Strolling 13 Standing 48 Pass

6 Proposed 14 Standing 12 Standing 43 Pass

7 Proposed 13 Standing 12 Standing 42 Pass

8 Proposed 12 Standing 11 Standing 40 Pass

9 Proposed 13 Standing 12 Standing 47 Pass

10 Proposed 15 Strolling 15 Strolling 62 Pass

11 Proposed 14 Standing 15 Strolling 55 Pass

12 Proposed 14 Standing 13 Standing 55 Pass

Table 2: Pedestrian Wind Comfort and Safety Conditions

Summer Season Winter Season Annual

Speed Speed Speed

13 Proposed 14 Standing 13 Standing 47 Pass

14 Proposed 11 Standing 10 Sitting 39 Pass

15 Proposed 21 Uncomfortable 19 Walking 64 Pass

16 Proposed 18 Walking 17 Strolling 67 Pass

17 Proposed 12 Standing 12 Standing 45 Pass

18 Proposed 10 Sitting 9 Sitting 33 Pass

19 Proposed 16 Strolling 14 Standing 50 Pass

20 Proposed 12 Standing 11 Standing 43 Pass

21 Proposed 13 Standing 13 Standing 53 Pass

22 Proposed 17 Strolling 19 Walking 76 Pass

23 Proposed 16 Strolling 18 Walking 69 Pass

Table 2: Pedestrian Wind Comfort and Safety Conditions

Summer Season Winter Season Annual

Speed Speed Speed

24 Proposed 14 Standing 15 Strolling 59 Pass

25 Proposed 15 Strolling 15 Strolling 56 Pass