The science of Votex Shedding for skyscrapers

[Cecil Lee]

1. Although the topic is "The design tricks that keep skyscrapers from swaying seems remote or does not seem to have anything to do with Feng Shui."

2. Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, it is equally important to understand a related topic such as "wind votexes" on a building/block/stack and unit.

(Above: The Florence Residences)

(Above: Treasure @ Tampines)

2.1 A Shapes and Forms expert always also looks at the external of the site and the positioning of the various blocks/stacks and how wind flows and wind votexes (if any) on such a block/stack/unit.

3. This is why, when one often looks at my reviews on developments, I often illustrate possible wind flows, sha qi from exposed unit frontages and also how the geographic terms like High and Low pressure zones can affect both the health and wealth luck of someone living in a home.

4. Coincidentally, holes or openings in tower blocks is equally popular in Feng Shui design considerations.

5. Here, the most common reply is that a hole or opening in a tower block allows the dragon from the hills a gateway to come flow to the sea. 

6. Thus this is highly popular especially in Hong Kong real estates.

7. Under science, from the above resource, this helps in reducing the stress on a building and reduce the sway significantly.