Rotterdam, Netherlands
Pompenburg
Actiflow conducted a microclimate assessment for the Pompenburg project in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Pompenburg is a new construction project that will be completed between 2024 and 2026 northeast of the center of Rotterdam. The planning area creates a corridor between the center and North Rotterdam and is characterized by predominantly high-rise buildings, including four residential buildings with towers. The height of these towers varies from 55 meters to 140 meters. In addition to homes, the plan also consists of office and business spaces and catering. With three squares, Pompenburg is not only an attractive residential area but also an interesting place to stay.
Case details
The challenge
The new construction will lead to a change in the local wind climate. Given the residential function, it is undesirable for a situation to arise that is experienced as unpleasant or dangerous. Actiflow has therefore been asked to provide insight into the wind climate in public outdoor spaces, so that possible bottlenecks can be addressed. The wind assessment was carried out using calculations based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and according to . This study used the Dutch standard NEN 8100:2006 ‘wind nuisance and wind hazard in the building environment’.
Results
Our wind microclimate assessment has shown that the plan area has predominantly calm wind conditions, providing a comfortable climate for most pedestrian activities. In addition, after completion of the new construction, no risk of wind hazard was observed in the public outdoor space. In short, despite the height of the towers, the wind climate is not significantly influenced by the development of Pompenburg.
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