❌ Wrong Approach: Wind Passing Over

• In the top image:
  • The building is tall and flat.
  • Wind flows over the structure without entering.
  • Result:
    • Poor ventilation indoors
    • Hot, stagnant air
    • Increased need for mechanical cooling (fans/AC)

It’s like trying to cool a sealed box—the wind simply skips the space.

✅ Correct Approach: Capturing the Wind

• In the bottom image, the design changes:
  • Balconies & overhangs act as wind catchers.
  • Trees help redirect and channel breezes.
  • Openings and gaps funnel air into the building.
• Result:
  • Improved natural cross-ventilation
  • Cooler, fresher interiors
  • Less reliance on artificial cooling → energy savings

This design turns buildings into “air channels” rather than “wind blocks.”

🌟 Design Tips to Capture Wind

1. Balconies & Projections → pull wind into living spaces.
2. Green Landscaping → trees and plants redirect airflow.
3. Overhangs & Shading Devices → guide wind and provide comfort.
4. Courtyards & Voids → create pressure differences that draw wind in.
5. Orientation → position openings toward prevailing winds.

🔑 Why It Matters

• 🌱 Sustainable cooling → reduces energy consumption
• 🏡 Comfort → naturally ventilated spaces feel fresher
• 🌍 Eco-friendly → less dependency on air conditioning

💡 In short:
If your building blocks the wind, you’ll suffer heat and poor airflow. But if your design captures and channels the wind, you get natural comfort and energy efficiency.