About the author  ⁄ Derek Kelly, M.Eng., P.Eng.

Derek Kelly, also a Principal, is a senior project manager and wind engineering specialist with RWDI. He can be reached at Derek.Kelly@rwdi.com.

How wind tunnel shaping workshops have become an invaluable tool for architects and engineers in search of high rise buildings’ optimal form.

Today, a great deal is known about how wind affects tall buildings differently than it does shorter structures. However, wind-related design issues are usually considered much later in the design process than they should be to achieve structures that have optimal performance with minimal cost.

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