Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore
Posted on February 26, 2016Windtech Consultants have developed an in-house reflectivity analysis technique to analyse solar light reflectance associated with the Jewel Changi project, consisting of a glass the biosphere structure at the Changi Airport in Singapore. The technique was developed after a request to provide guidance on the impact of glare from the building façade and solar panels […]
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Marina 106
Posted on February 22, 2016Wind loads for a super-slim skyscraper Located within the Dubai Marina District, Marina 106 has been skilfully designed by the National Engineering Bureau, to stand 445 metres tall (1,460 ft. 9) with a total of 110-111 floors (107 above ground and 5-6 below ground). Windtech Consultants had the privilege of working with the Gulf General […]
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Wind-Induced Noise from Developments
Posted on December 16, 2015Wind-induced noise associated with buildings is not only a nuisance for the occupants and neighbours, but can also cost valuable time and money to rectify if not identified early. This issue is something that occurs irrespective of the height of the building. A recent example of this is Beetham Tower located in Manchester, England, which […]
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Cemindo Tower Jakarta
Posted on September 21, 2015Windtech undertook the wind tunnel study for this 275m high tower in Jakarta, Indonesia. Due to its slenderness and regular plan form, cross-wind loads slightly exceeded the predicted along-wind response and earthquake loads. A decision was made to engage Windtech to design and commission tuned liquid dampers with long-term monitoring to monitor the tuning of […]
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Bab Al Qasr, Abu Dhabi close to completion
Posted on July 24, 2015Windtech Consultants is proud to have undertaken the wind engineering services for this impressive $350m project by Emirates-Morocco Trading & General Investment. Windtech worked closely with Singapore based Surbana International Consultants who were the lead consultants together with Meinhardt engineering consultants back in 2008. Windtech Director, Tony Rofail says “It is certainly good to see […]
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