CPP Wind Engineering Consultants

Pioneering the next generation of wind engineering

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About the firm

CPP Wind Engineering Consultants is a specialty engineering practice founded in 1981 as a spin-off from Colorado State University and headquartered in Windsor, Colorado. It provides wind tunnel testing, wind engineering, computational fluid dynamics, weather and climate insight, and air quality consulting for buildings, solar installations, laboratories, healthcare facilities, industrial facilities, and other built-environment projects around the globe.

Established
1981
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Simulation Engineering · Emissions Control · Environmental Engineering

People

Dr. David BanksPresident

Oliver NappChief Executive Officer

Laura KnightChief Operating Officer

Peter BourkeManaging Director - Sydney & Global Chief Technical Officer

John CarterVice President & Practice Lead

Dr. Jon GalsworthyVice President & Practice Lead

Dr. Maryam RefanManaging Director - Canada & Engineering Manager

Justin FerraroVice President, Business Development

Capabilities

Wind Tunnel Testing

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Atmospheric boundary-layer wind tunnel studies simulating wind loading, cladding design pressures, pedestrian comfort, snow effects, and exhaust exposure.

  • Structural Wind Load Studies
  • Wind on Cladding
  • Pedestrian Comfort Studies
  • Snow Drifting and Snow Loading
  • Aeroelastic Instability Testing
  • Natural Ventilation Studies
  • Exhaust Exposure Studies

Wind Engineering for Solar

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Wind-load and site-specific study support for ground-mount trackers, roof-mounted panels, and other solar-energy installations.

  • Solar Tracker Wind Load Analysis
  • Roof-Mounted Solar Panel Wind Loads
  • Site-Specific Wind Studies for Solar
  • Aeroelastic load measurements for solar trackers

Air Quality Consulting

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Air-permitting and dispersion-analysis support for hospitals, laboratories, and industrial facilities.

  • Air Quality Permitting
  • Exhaust Dispersion Modeling
  • Good Engineering Practice Stack Height Analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics

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Numerical flow modeling to evaluate wind, comfort, ventilation, and dispersion behavior.

  • Wind-Flow Simulation
  • Ventilation Modeling
  • Design Option Studies

Weather and Climate Insights

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Weather and climate analysis supporting wind-sensitive design, site planning, and long-term performance decisions.

  • Wind Climate Studies
  • Weather-Risk Interpretation
  • Long-Term Climate Data Review

Industries

Commercial · Healthcare · Education · Research Facilities · Renewable Energy · Solar · Sports & Recreation · Hospitality · Emissions Control · Laboratories · Multifamily Residential

Projects

VIA 57 WEST

New York City, New York · Multifamily Residential · 2016

Project details

An iconic and award-winning addition to the New York skyline. CPP Wind performed exhaust exposure, pedestrian comfort, snow drifting, snow loading, structural wind loads, and wind on cladding studies.

The EY Centre

Sydney, Australia · Commercial · 2016

Project details

Standing over 150 meters tall, the EY Centre features a striking rounded exterior. CPP Wind conducted structural wind load and wind on cladding studies, along with outdoor environment evaluations.

Singapore Sports Hub

Kallang, Singapore · Sports & Recreation · 2016

Project details

Featuring the largest free-spanning retractable dome roof in the world, the Singapore Sports Hub is a fully integrated sports, entertainment, and lifestyle destination. CPP Wind provided structural and structural wind load studies.

Marina Bay Sands

Singapore · Hospitality · 2010

Project details

A world-class resort on Singapore's waterfront designed by architect Moshe Safdie. CPP Wind conducted critical structural wind tunnel testing during the design phase.