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Using CFD for Localized Weather Prediction for Real Time Wildfire Response.
On July 23, 2018, the Greek seaside town of Mati was transformed into the site of one of deadliest wildfires of the 21st Century. Within 90 minutes, strong winds accelerated a firestorm that raced from the hills of Penteli to the coastline, killing 104 people and forcing hundreds into the sea. The fire’s unprecedented speed, fueled by 40 °C heat, extreme dryness, and gusts reaching 124 km/h, exposed devastating gaps in evacuation planning, early warnings, and real-time situational awareness.
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Wind Mitigation Part 1: Building Design Solutions
Tall buildings alter wind flow, making smart design vital for city comfort
Wind Mitigation Part 2: Urban & Landscape Strategies
Explore how urban planning and landscaping reduce wind, creating safer public spaces
How Kajima Managed Operations During the Typhoon in Osaka
Typhoon Shashan in Osaka showed the value of wind data for managing site safety in extreme weather
Paris 2024: Are We Going to See Any World Records Breaking?
Discover how aerodynamics could lead to record-breaking performances at the Paris 2024 Olympics
ArchiWind: From Research to Commercialization
How ArchiWind became the tool it is today after years of research.
Paradise project - a Stavanger Kommune success story
Wind can have long-term effects on architecture, urban development, and real estate industries.