Wind Engineering and CPP

CPP is a premier wind engineering consultancy with over 26 years of experience and projects on every continent. Our founders and leaders are some of the world's most experienced wind engineers.

What is wind engineering?

In July of 2007, the General Assembly of the International Association for Wind Engineering (IAWE) officially adopted the definition that Dr. Jack Cermak, co-founder of CPP, offered in 1975:

"Wind engineering is best defined as the rational treatment of interactions between wind in the atmospheric boundary layer and man and his works on the surface of Earth."

Wind engineering addresses the ways wind and moving air interact with buildings, structures, and terrain. Wind engineers use their knowledge to improve the safety, efficiency, and comfort of the built environment.

Who is CPP?

CPP is an international leader in wind engineering and air quality consulting services. CPP performs wind tunnel testing, computer simulations, and technical analyses to help building owners and design professionals:

• Enhance design efficiency
• Increase comfort and safety
• Promote sustainable design

Founded in 1981, CPP has performed thousands of consultations for clients around the world. We use our knowledge of wind engineering and its sub-disciplines to improve the environments where people live, work, and play.

In the design phase of a project, CPP's services provide valuable information to improve the effects of moving air on, in, or around structures.

As a recent demonstration of the value of CPP's wind engineering and wind tunnel testing expertise, compare the effects of Katrina on the New Orleans Arena and the adjacent Superdome.