Comfort – Rooftop of a palace – Casablanca
Project background: Improving wind comfort for a luxury hotel in Casablanca
Eolios Ingénierie recently carried out a wind comfort analysis for a luxury hotel in Casablanca, Morocco. The aim of this study was to improve the aeraulic comfort for visitors to this hotel in a dense urban area. In the area studied, numerous obstacles, such as tall buildings, are present and needed to be taken into account to better understand their effect on occupant comfort.
Comfort - Rooftop of a palace - Casablanca
Year
2025
Customer
Royal Mansour
Location
Casablanca
Typology
Air & Wind
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Climate characterization of Morocco: Understanding winds and their impact in Casablanca
Morocco’s wind has distinct characteristics due to its unique geographical position between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and the presence of the Sahara Desert to the south. The influence of these
Unlike urban regions with a more temperate climate, where winds have a certain seasonal regularity, the diversity of climatic influences in Morocco calls for a particularly agile approach to wind comfort, incorporating adaptive solutions in the face of multiple possible scenarios. This variability calls for specialized studies to anticipate and mitigate the impact of extreme winds on architecture and urban planning in metropolises like Casablanca.
Air comfort: Challenges and solutions for luxury hotels
In theluxury hotel sector, air comfort is an essential aspect of thecustomer experience, contributing directly to a feeling of well-being and serenity. Guests of these establishments expect to enjoy spaces where
Luxury hotels, often with outdoor facilities such as terraces, pools and gardens, need to incorporate innovative solutions to manage wind – for example, the use of strategically placed windbreaks, vertical gardens to reduce turbulence, or architectural materials that optimize natural airflow.
By integrating bothaesthetics and functionality, luxury hotels are redefining hospitality standards by offering a remarkable customer experience. By focusing on
Air comfort management on rooftops: Strategies and Innovations
Rooftops, increasingly popular in luxury hotels, offer panoramic views and a unique open-air experience. However, they present
For example, the use of transparent screens or semi-open structures can effectively reduce the impact of strong winds while preserving the unobstructed view for customers.
Vortex phenomenon in the hotel courtyard
In dense urban environments, the courtyards of luxury hotels are often confronted with complex aeraulic phenomena, of which the vortex is one of the most common. This phenomenon occurs when wind is forced to bypass
To mitigate this effect, it is crucial to implement architectural and landscaping strategies such as adding windbreaks, strategically configuring landscape elements or modifying ground relief to diffuse and reduce the force of whirlwinds. By integrating these solutions, hotels can transform their courtyards into oases of tranquility, ensuring that every outdoor space offers a pleasant and comfortable experience, sheltered from the whims of the wind.
Numerical CFD simulation: Modeling wind flows for optimum comfort
Eolios Ingénierie used CFD simulations to model wind flows around the project. These simulations made it possible to solve the fundamental equations of fluid dynamics to obtain an accurate representation of air flows, essential to the study of wind comfort.
By reproducing the 3D geometry of the neighborhood with its existing buildings, Eolios was able to obtain detailed results on wind comfort, quantifying the influence of theimmediate environment. As a result, areas of the building were identified as being particularly affected by south-westerly winds, while the terraces benefited from protection against north-easterly winds.
Thanks to their expertise and the use ofadvanced simulation tools, Eolios Ingénierie provided tailored solutions to improve wind comfort for this project in Casablanca.
By reproducing the 3D geometry of the neighborhood with its existing buildings, Eolios was able to obtain detailed results on wind comfort, quantifying the influence of theimmediate environment. As a result, areas of the building were identified as being particularly affected by south-westerly winds, while the terraces benefited from protection against north-easterly winds.
Thanks to their expertise and the use ofadvanced simulation tools, Eolios Ingénierie provided tailored solutions to improve wind comfort for this project in Casablanca.
Innovative solutions from Eolios Ingénierie for optimum wind comfort
Eolios Ingénierie proposed specific solutions to improve wind comfort for the luxury hotel project. For areas most exposed to south-westerly winds, Eolios has recommended additional protection. The installation of a bay window on the top floor of the building, partitioning off the upper floor, aims to reduce wind speed and create a more comfortable area for users. By modifyingairflow and minimizing turbulence, this solution makes outdoor activities more pleasant and comfortable.
It’s important to stress that these solutions not only improve user comfort, but also don’t obstruct the view of customers, offering them an unobstructed view of their surroundings. This encourages more frequent and prolonged use of these spaces, helping to create more convivial and attractive places.
Thanks to Eolios Ingénierie’s skills and expertise in the study of wind comfort, the project to upgrade the luxury hotel in Casablanca will benefit fromspecially adapted fittings to ensure optimum comfort for occupants. By considering
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