Blog
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How early design insights swayed a masterplan
Early analysis of solar, wind, and thermal comfort on a proposed masterplan confirms that a multi-use community space will be climate-friendly and livable.
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Integrating sustainability into tight design schedules
Learn how a climate-analysis tool can inform early design to improve a proposed building’s long-term performance.
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Adding outdoor comfort to a luxury hotel
An early stage CFD wind study detects any outdoor comfort issues for a new hotel in a tropical climate.
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Make the most of the zoning process with CFD wind assessment
Orbital Stack confirms that a climate-responsive building design will meet a City’s wind guidelines through early stage CFD analysis.
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A proposal for pedestrian comfort
Early designs for a proposed condo development are optimized to keep pedestrians comfortable using Orbital Stack’s climate insights.
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When to choose CFD for a pedestrian-level wind study
RWDI wind engineers outline when a CFD wind study using Orbital Stack is ideal for early stage building designs.
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Hidden lessons from 2020 to carry us through 2021
Beyond the obvious public health crisis, the pandemic exposed the fragility of many of our systems and economies.
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Changing the game on building design
Creating great cities through high-performance buildings has always been a driving passion at RWDI. But such ambitious design requires thoughtful consideration from many perspectives—environmental, engineering and humanistic.
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Why “planet experience” is the new UX
A focus on user experience changed the game. Now, companies who embrace “PX” will gain the next competitive advantage.
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Building community: Thoughtful building design is altering cities
As cities grapple with the effects of climate change and increased density, we consider how urban spaces can be climate-positive communities.