Sustainability to wind actions of a new roofing structure in a green university campus

Wind actions and their impact on a sports field roof and its surroundings are extensively explored using wind tunnel tests and microclimate investigations based on accurate wind speed recordings, with a specific focus on the influence of the built environment and vegetation. The experimental analyses conducted on a scale model of the roofing structure yield appropriate coefficients that enhance the precision of estimating wind-induced pressures. These coefficients aid in optimizing the structure and ensuring its safety, effectively preventing overdesign while identifying areas of high peak pressure on the roof. Comparisons with regulatory guidelines and literature examples regarding the roof in isolation emphasize the significance of conducting a comprehensive analysis that considers the influence of surroundings for sustainability. Furthermore, transfer coefficients of the flow velocity are derived from the experimental analysis to translate the wind climate in the area to the pedestrian level. Pedestrian comfort analyses are performed using conventional methods, as well as considering the actual hourly variation of wind speed and daily activities within the university campus. This analysis encompasses the influence of vegetation and explores potential mitigation strategies, offering a fresh perspective to assess the liveability of the area, particularly suitable for specific social spaces such as university campuses.