Shenzhen - Vanke Developer - Wonderland Phase IV

The design of the masterplan for Shenzhen Phase IV has been informed regularly of CFD simulations of the exterior and sun studies that measured the performance of the different design alternatives in terms of windflow and sun movement with the purpose of optimizing use of wind and daylighting while minimizing heat gain. The high density low rise solution which has been adopted from the beginning has proven appropriate for the achievement of these goals. The design, however, has been mostly optimized for shading, as the technical reports have shown the inadequacy of site wind conditions to provide enough ventilation to raise comfort standards. This is achieved by minimizing surface area of western and eastern facades, resulting in long strips of buildings oriented along the east-west axis. This design performs well also in terms of wind by allowing the prevalent winds to pass through the site from east to west, providing continous airflow. In the CFD simulations below, it is most notable that the wind distribution of the site in the primary studies, where there is an even flow throughout Phase IV, the modifications to design of Phase III with the addition of the North-South oriented buildings on the West blocks the wind off Phase IV courtyards. (see diagrams of recent analyses). It is therefore advised that Vanke consider opening passages on the ground floors of the mentioned buildings in Phase III in places that correspond to the openings between Buildings JKLMNO of Phase IV, in order to improve site conditions in this portion of Wonderland as well as in the areas to be developed by Vanke to its west.