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Dr Graeme A Flynn Selected Project Experience PhD, M.Eng Aberfeldy Village Director Led wind microclimate desk studies and daylight / Profile sunlight modelling studies forming part of the EIA for Graeme is the founder of Urban Microclimate Ltd. He this large masterplan in east . The study specialises in design consultation and environmental included detailed consultation with the local authority impact assessment for wind effects and natural to enable approval. lighting. This includes pedestrian level wind Aviva Stadium microclimate, wind loading, snow drift, natural Led comprehensive series of wind studies and ventilation, and daylight and sunlight amenity. provided expert witness testimony at the public hearing for the new stadium at Lansdowne Road in Graeme has more than 20 years experience in Dublin, Ireland. The external wind environment aerodynamics and wind engineering, spanning the formed a key part of the Environmental Impact construction and aerospace industries. Prior to Assessment, requiring close work with the design team founding Urban Microclimate he was Director of in the development of wind mitigation schemes. Wind Microclimate at a large multi-disciplinary consultancy loads were assessed to allow accurate zoning of net and also spent over 10 years with a leading cladding pressures and optimisation of the structural international wind consultancy, heading the systems through dynamic load effect analysis. company’s wind microclimate and stadia group and Spectator wind comfort, pitch ventilation and natural latterly taking over responsibility for daylight and ventilation of the railway lines beneath the podium sunlight services. This work included wind tunnel were also assessed. testing, numerical modelling and desk-top studies on stadia, tall buildings, building complexes and Baltic Quay masterplans. Projects covered the UK, Europe, the Senior wind engineer for wind tunnel studies carried Middle East, the US and Asia, from initial design out to optimise the design of the cladding and development through the planning process to detailed structural systems for this residential development in design, and included expert application of national Gateshead. Conditions at times of subsequent cladding Standards and compliance with best international failures were investigated to demonstrate that the practice. design was not at fault. The landscaping strategy was also developed to ensure suitable pedestrian level Key Experience wind conditions for planned activities. • Environmental Impact Assessment Blackwall Reach • Wind climate analysis Led wind microclimate studies and daylight / sunlight • Wind tunnel testing modelling studies forming part of the EIA for this key • Desk-top analysis / Codes of practice regeneration site in east London. Also provided • Snow drift analysis specialist consultation on wind effects during the • Daylight / sunlight assessment initial design development phase, and input to the • Project management design code to ensure compliance with the ES at • Quality assurance detailed design. • Expert witness Road • Stakeholder consultation Led daylight / sunlight modelling studies to support • Peer review the planning application for this office development in London. Also led joint study with specialist rights of light partner to assess potential impacts on surrounding properties, and develop an appropriate rights of light strategy. BSkyB Studios Provided specialist advice on wind microclimate and overshadowing, to help optimise the landscaping

Urban Microclimate Limited 16 Torrington Gardens, Perivale, Middlesex UB6 7EN Tel 0799 097 2510 Registered in England and Wales No. 9286534 design for the amenity spaces around BSkyB’s new microclimate and daylight / sunlight effects, and led studios in west London. detailed studies, including mitigation development, to support reserved matters applications for numerous Caxton House plots. Led series of wind tunnel studies to assess the potential impact of this mid-rise residential Holes Bay development on exhaust dispersion from the adjacent Led wind studies to assess the potential impact of this power station stacks in central London. waterside masterplan in Poole, Dorset, on pedestrian level conditions and boat navigation along the Chesil Cove Federation Primary School adjacent channel. Led Code and experience-based desk-top studies to aid the design of the cladding and structural systems Kanyon and develop the wind mitigation strategy for this low- Led series of wind tunnel studies to develop potential rise school on an exposed hill-side in Portland, Dorset. remedial measures to alleviate winds affecting pedestrian comfort in the retail levels of this mixed- Convoys Wharf use high-rise development in Istanbul, Turkey. Provided specialist peer review of wind microclimate and daylight / sunlight assessments, as part of the EIA Kazakhstan National Library review for this masterplan in southeast London. Led series of wind and snow studies, for this iconic Further consultation with the applicant, on behalf of building in Astana. The studies applied wind tunnel the planning authority, ensured robust scoping of testing, numerical modelling and Kazakhstan’s additional required studies. adopted Russian Code of practice, to assess detailed wind and snow load distributions applicable to the Elphinstone Place structural and cladding systems of the complex Led wind microclimate studies to inform the design of geometry. Environmental effects, including pedestrian this high-rise proposal in . The massing and level wind conditions and snow drift, were assessed exposure was particularly challenging, requiring and mitigation schemes developed. The risks of roof- significant work with the architecture team on level sliding snow and ice formation hazards were also geometry detail and landscaping to alleviate reviewed. pedestrian level winds. King’s College London Mulberry Site Exeter College Campus Led wind microclimate desk study to support the Led daylight / sunlight modelling studies to support planning application, and develop the landscaping the planning application for this student strategy to alleviate potential wind effects, for this accommodation in Oxford. Also led joint study with mixed-use development in London. specialist rights of light partner to assess potential impacts on surrounding properties, and develop an King’s Cross Central appropriate rights of light strategy. Senior consultant on wind microclimate desk study forming part of the EIA to support the initial outline 20 application for this key masterplan in central London, Led series of wind microclimate studies as part of the and provided expert witness reports for the public EIA for this landmark in . The enquiry. Subsequently led detailed wind microclimate study included working closely with architects and studies, including wind tunnel testing to develop and landscape architects in the development and validate mitigation schemes, to support reserved validation of wind mitigation schemes at pedestrian matters applications for several plots; and recently and roof-top terrace levels. The potential impact on advised on daylight and sunlight issues for the re- the integrity of the cladding on surrounding buildings design of the Northern Site. was also assessed, based on detailed wind tunnel studies and Codes of practice. Towers Led wind microclimate studies to support the design European Extremely Large Telescope development and planning application for this high- Led series of complex wind tunnel studies to support rise proposal in . The scale and layout of the the design development of this new telescope proposal required innovative re-design of the atrium enclosure in mountainous terrain in Chile. The studies and development of landscaping proposals to mitigate considered both the integrity of the enclosure and the potential impacts on pedestrian level winds. performance of the telescope. MIST Phase 1A Led series of wind tunnel studies to support the design Led wind microclimate studies, forming part of the EIA, of Abu Dhabi’s premier sustainable development. to support the initial outline application for this large Studies included pedestrian wind and thermal masterplan in London. Subsequently advised on design comfort, and assessment of wind towers’ efficiency to development of key plots with respect to wind

Urban Microclimate Ltd. 2 aid in natural ventilation of the outdoor spaces analysis, pedestrian wind environment, spectator wind between the closely-spaced buildings. and thermal comfort, and pitch microclimate (ventilation, PAR, temperature and humidity). Wind Museum of Transport loads were assessed to allow accurate zoning of net Led series of wind effect studies to support the design cladding pressures and optimisation of the structural development of this iconic building in Glasgow. Studies systems through dynamic load effect analysis, taking included wind tunnel testing to derive accurate wind due account of national Standards. The aeroelastic loads applicable to the cladding and structural system stability of the roof was also reviewed. and desk studies to derive snow loads on the complex roof shape. Store Street Led a screening-level wind microclimate assessment to Olympia 66 highlight the limited extent of potential effects, in Led series of wind and snow studies for this new retail support the planning application for this mid-rise centre in Dalian, China. The studies applied wind residential proposal in central . tunnel testing, numerical modelling and national Codes of practice, to assess detailed wind and snow Stratford City load distributions applicable to the structural and Led wind studies for this large masterplan forming part cladding systems, including outer porous elements. of the Olympic Site in London. Working closely with Pedestrian and terrace level wind conditions were also the design and planning teams, specialist advice was assessed and enhancements to the landscaping provided as part of the progressive design scheme recommended. development of the zonal masterplans and detailed design of the plots and landscaping, with supporting 2012 Olympic Stadium reports provided at each stage of planning. As well as Led wind microclimate studies as part of design pedestrian and roof-top terrace wind conditions, the development and EIA for the main Olympic Stadium in potential for natural smoke exhaustion from the east London. Studies included external pedestrian shopping centre atrium and potential thermal comfort wind environment, spectator wind comfort and field of issues resulting from open entrances to the shopping play wind conditions, with particular focus on wind centre were also assessed, along with wind loads speeds exceeding criteria for world records in sprint applicable to the centre’s automatic door opening events. systems. Subsequently retained by the Zone 1 2012 Olympic Velodrome developer to provide wind microclimate and daylight / Led series of wind tunnel studies to support the design sunlight design and planning support for the zone’s of the Olympic Velodrome in London. Wind loads on residential scheme and retail canopy. key elements during critical construction phases were University College Hospital assessed in detail. Wind loads were also assessed for Led studies to develop potential methods to alleviate the completed arena to allow accurate zoning of net wind and thermal comfort issues affecting the main cladding pressures and optimisation of the structural foyer of this high-rise hospital in central London. systems through dynamic load effect analysis and analysis of snow loading distributions. Environmental Wembley City effects were also assessed and wind mitigation Led series of wind studies for this large masterplan schemes developed. around the National Stadium in London. Specialist advice, and consultation with LB Brent, supported the Purfleet Centre detailed design and reserved matters applications for Led wind microclimate studies and daylight / sunlight the Phase 1 plots, culminating in development and modelling studies forming part of the EIA for this large validation of pedestrian and roof-top terrace level masterplan within the Thames Gateway zone, in Essex. wind mitigation measures. Phase 2 included specialist Key massing amendments to avoid impact on daylight advice in the progressive development of the access and overshadowing of surrounding properties masterplan and culminated in an EIA for the outline were identified and guidance for detailed design to planning application. alleviate microclimate effects was included in the design code. Westfield Derby Provided specialist advice to alleviate existing thermal Project Nevski comfort problems driven by natural ventilation around Led wind microclimate desk studies and daylight / the entrances to this large shopping centre in Derby. sunlight modelling studies, to inform the concept design for this large masterplan in St Petersburg, Wherry Road Russia. Provided specialist wind consultancy services to successfully argue a much reduced scope and then Sammy Ofer Stadium discharge a planning condition for this mid-rise Led series of wind studies to support the design of this residential development in Norwich. new stadium in Haifa, Israel. Studies included climate

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Buildings • Osiers Road, London • New Mersey Leisure, • Ajman Corniche Residence, Ajman, • , London • Ovaltine Site, Kings Langley UAE • Paragon Heights, London • Paddington Central, London • Altitude 25, London • Payne’s and Borthwick Wharf, • Preston Tithebarn, Preston • Altolusso, London • Regents Place, London • Antwerp Law Courts, Antwerp, • Pier Street Estate, London • Sovereign Bay, Gibraltar Belgium • Puddle Dock, London • Stevenage Town Centre, • Arena Central Tower, • Queen Alexandra Hospital, Stevenage • Arundel Great Court, London • Surrey Canal, London • Aurora Tower, • Queensland Road, London • Vaux Site, Sunderland • Barrow Street, Dublin • Rathbone Market, London • West Hendon, London • Bolands Mill, Dublin • RBS Headquarters, Edinburgh • Western Harbour, Edinburgh • Brunswick Quay, Liverpool • Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast • Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth • Canada Water Site B2, London • Seagate and Ferrara Quays, • Woolston , Southampton • Central Village, Liverpool Stadia / Arenas • Plaza, London • Sheikh Khalifa Energy Complex, • Amex Community Stadium, • Chapel Wharf, Manchester Abu Dhabi, UAE Brighton • Chelsea Road, London • Smithfield Market, London • 2014 Asian Games Stadium, • City Buildings, Manchester • Snow Hill, Birmingham Incheon, South Korea • City Campus East, Newcastle • St Paul's Apartments, • Brighton International Arena, • City Palace Tower, Moscow • Station Road, Reading Brighton • City Wharf, Glasgow • Stratford Edge, London • Craven Cottage Stadium, London • Creek Road, London • Stratum, Manchester • Donbass Arena, Donetsk, Ukraine • Dalston Square, London • Sutton Court Road, London • , London • Doon Street, London • Sweet Street, Leeds • Kirkby Stadium, Liverpool • Ebury Bridge Estate, London • Tariff Street, Manchester • Netanya Stadium, Israel • Fetter Lane, London • The Pinnacle, London • New Anfield Stadium, Liverpool • Fleetbank House, London • Unison Headquarters, London • Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester • Glasshouse Fields, London • University Hospital of North • 2004 Olympic Tennis Stadium, • Globe Road, Leeds Staffordshire, Stoke Athens, Greece • Station, London • Vauxhall Bondway, London • Pune International Cricket Centre, • Greenwich Creekside East • Vauxhall Cross, London India • Havelock Street, Cardiff • Vauxhall Tower, London • San Mamés Barria Stadium, Bilbao, • Holloway Circus Tower, • West India Dock Road, London Spain Birmingham • Zorlu Centre, Istanbul, Turkey • Stadion Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland • Indescon Court, London Masterplans • TKO Arena, Hong Kong • Jumeirah Hotel, Glasgow • Alfa Laval Site, London • Wimbledon Centre Court, London • JTI Headquarters, Geneva, • Arena Central Masterplan, Airports / Large Roof & Special Switzerland Birmingham Structures • Karma House, London • Barrier Park East, London • ATST Dome, Hawaii • King’s Reach, London • , London • Heathrow East Terminal, London • Lancaster Gateway, Birmingham • Beckton Gasworks, London • Hyderabad International Airport, • Landmark, Manchester • Botley District Centre, Oxfordshire India • • Leven Wharf, London • , London Putrajaya Steel Arch, Malyasia • Gateway, London • Chelsea Creek, London • Qatar National Museum, Doha, • Loampit Vale, London • Creekside West, London Qatar • • Lowry Tower, Manchester • Granton Harbour, Edinburgh Queen Alia International Airport, • Madison Avenue, New York, USA • Great West Quarter, London Amman, Jordan • Manhattan Loft Gardens, London • Green Man Lane Estate, London EIA / Peer Review • • 22 Marsh Wall, London • JBC Dublin, Ireland Belgrade Plaza, Coventry • • MBS Hotel, Manchester • Manchester Metropolitan Cannon Wharf, London • • 24 Mount Street, Manchester University Chapel Arches, Maidenhead • • Number One Portsmouth • Mediacity, Manchester Chelsea Barracks, London • • No. 1 Westbridge, • Met Office Site, Bracknell Deptford Wharves, London • • Notting Hill Gate, London • Middlesex Business Centre, Heathside and Lethbridge, London • • , London London Marine Wharf, London

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