Careful planning and design can decrease the effects of strong winds. Many different people, including architects and structural engineers, must work together to create a safe and comfortable building.
Watch this video to learn about the effects of wind and the people involved in designing a building.
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Architect - a person who designs and oversees the construction of buildings. Architecture is the art of creating functional and visually appealing spaces. Architects focus on the layout and aesthetic design of structures.
Structural engineer - a person that is responsible for planning, designing, and analyzing structures. Structural engineering is a type of engineering that deals with making structures (such as buildings and bridges) safe, strong, and economical. Structural engineers need to understand the properties of materials and how they behave to design structures that can withstand the forces of their environment. Wind engineers specifically focus on the effects of wind.
Why is wind a problem for tall buildings?