Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software is increasingly being used to predict the effects of wind on buildings and on the people in and around them. It is well suited to studying the effects of wind speed on pedestrian comfort within and around buildings. The technique is known as Computational Wind Engineering (CWE). This paper presents examples of how the authors have used commercial CFD codes for CWE to study the inclusion of new buildings in a campus at the University of Cambridge and inform the design team of its effects on human comfort. Another example is shown where comfort was studied, involving the analysis of complex fabric structures. Key issues of interest to designers are highlighted and areas requiring further work are identified.
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