The Wall of Wind can blow away buildings at Category 5 hurricane strength to help engineers design safer homes – but even that isn't powerful enough

By Richard Olson, Director of the Extreme Events Institute, Florida International University
Ameyu B. Tolera, Research Assistant at Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing, Florida International University
Arindam Chowdhury, Professor of Civil Engineering, Florida International University
Ioannis Zisis, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Florida International University

The test facility in Miami helps building designers prevent future storm damage. With the warming climate intensifying hurricanes, engineers are planning a new one with 200 mph winds and storm surge.

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