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The day of interest for the simulation was chosen based on the sky conditions (Weather
Underground. SR GRAPH - IGLASGOW1 2012), clear sky. July 27th 2011, the actual
day when concurrent field data was collected (not discussed in this paper), was
particularly sunny and was thus selected for analysis.
The detail of the region (Figure 3) closest to Glasgow School of Art allows us to observe
the points (i.e. yx, yz, ..., xx etc) inside the model area, the receptors, where processes
in the atmosphere and the soil can be monitored in detail. They were chosen to allow
comparative analysis.
Figure 3: Graphical representation of the site, showing the receptors.
Results and discussion
The results for the two scenarios, the Mackintosh building and Glasgow School of Art re-
development, are represented, with the same colour scale, in Figure 4.
The region marked by white circle seems to be the most affected by changes in urban
morphology, as expected. At first glance, from the data obtained to develop the ENVI-
met model, the construction of the new building led to an increase in temperature in
Renfrew Street. This fact can be a good thing when it comes to the city of Glasgow.
Despite the successive processes of change which have been imposed on Glasgow City
Centre, the height of buildings has not changed much. Nevertheless, even though the
changes were subtle, it is possible to observe their impact on temperature around the
altered area.
