Houston Public MediaFeb 25, 2025

A recently published study employed miniature models of skyscrapers to find out why the May 2024 derecho in Houston was able to cause so much damage to “hurricane-proofed” buildings.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2025/02/25/514640/study-houston-derechos-bouncing-winds-caused-higher-than-expected-damage-to-skyscrapers/

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Houston derecho’s ‘bouncing’ winds caused extensive damage to skyscrapers, study finds

Researchers focused on five tall buildings in downtown Houston that were designed to withstand category 4 hurricane winds of up to 67 meters per second. Despite the derecho winds reaching a top speed of 40 meters per second, a bouncing effect caused more damage.

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Houston Public MediaDec 19, 2024

Five buildings in Houston were given historic designations after a final vote from city councilmembers last week.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2024/12/19/509313/five-houston-buildings-received-historic-landmark-designations/

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Five Houston buildings received historic landmark designations

The designations include a former department store, three historic houses and a packing plant, bringing the total historic designation inventory to 307 landmarks and 182 protected landmarks, according to the City of Houston.

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