For Architecture Firms

Know Your Wind Loads Before Design Development

Get accurate design pressures in the schematic phase. Spec the right windows, doors, and cladding from day one. Avoid costly redesigns.

Know glazing requirements before specifying products
Share accurate data with structural engineers
Avoid value engineering surprises later
Miami Beach, FL
HVHZ Zone
Ocean View Residences Schematic Phase
12
Stories
180
MPH Wind Speed
D
Exposure
II
Risk Category
Required Window Rating
DP70 or Higher
Based on -68.2 psf design pressure at corners

Design-Phase Wind Load Intelligence

The information you need, when you need it

Glazing Requirements

Know the design pressure requirements before you spec windows. Avoid specifying products that won't pass review.

Zone-by-Zone Pressures

See how pressures vary across your facade. Corners, parapets, and edges have different requirements.

Engineer-Ready Data

Generate reports to share with your structural consultant. Start the conversation with real numbers.

Site-Specific Results

Just enter the address. We look up wind speed, exposure, and applicable codes automatically.

HVHZ Awareness

Working in South Florida? We flag HVHZ requirements and Miami-Dade NOA requirements.

Budget Planning

Higher wind loads mean more expensive systems. Know what you're dealing with before pricing.

How Architects Use WindLoadCalc

1

Schematic Design

Run preliminary wind loads to understand facade requirements. Make informed decisions about curtain wall vs storefront vs punched openings.

2

Design Development

Refine calculations as building geometry is finalized. Share data with glazing consultants and structural engineers.

3

Construction Documents

Include wind load requirements in specifications. Reference calculations for product submittals.

4

Construction Admin

Verify submitted products meet design requirements. Quickly check alternates against wind load criteria.

Stop Guessing. Start Knowing.

Get accurate wind load data in minutes, not days of engineering coordination

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