Wind Study Equips Unique Structure, Tower to Withstand Wind Loads

Designing and engineering an iconic nine-story structure to withstand high winds and maintain the highest degree of air quality standards possible for its occupants – pediatric researchers and their patients – was the impetus behind Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) architect BSA LifeStructures’ (BSA’s) and Bob D. Campbell & Co. Structural Engineers’ (BDC’s) decision to commission a site-specific wind study.

BSA commissioned the wind study based upon guidance from structural engineer BDC and Brack & Associates, the project’s mechanical-electrical-plumbing engineer. BSA LifeStructures design team explored the need for a localized, specialized wind study due to the unique geometry of the research tower. The wind study performed specific to the design of CMRI is not one that would normally be done to design and build a standard brick and mortar healthcare facility.