The wind tunnel effect, which intensifies winds between tall buildings, is reshaping cities in ways both visible and invisible. As skylines rise higher and urban landscapes grow denser ...

The first proof-of-concept for the radical technique, called performance-based wind design, is stirring up a storm of optimism for tall-building enthusiasts ... section on top—also support ...

The team used a set of three accelerometers and an ultrasonic anemometer to measure the wind-induced vibrations and associated wind conditions on top of ... the design of tall buildings.

Describe wind- and seismic-resisting systems suitable for tall buildings. Outline strategies for enhancing the energy performance of midcentury towers and for adapting them to new uses. Explain the ...

And nothing proves that more than the tallest buildings ... tower that reduces wind resistance and vortex action with its tapered tripod shape, rounded corners, and domed top.

researchers from Florida International University demonstrated that different kinds of storms — which produce distinct wind patterns — can pose different threats to tall buildings. Both ...

The Houston derecho produced wind ... top of this, downbursts create intense, localized forces which can exceed typical design values for hurricanes, especially on the lower floors of a tall ...

The map below shows where the top 25 tallest buildings in the world are situated, and how tall they are in meters. Among the top 25 tallest buildings in the world, there are two in the U.S ...