On May 16, 2024, a powerful derecho swept through Houston, killing seven people and causing significant damage to several of the city's towering skyscrapers. Those buildings were constructed to ...

A derecho windstorm on May 16, 2024, blew out windows at TotalEnergies Tower in downtown Houston ... protect tall buildings against damage," he said in a statement. "Current construction ...

The derecho caused more damage than the hurricane to Houston’s tallest buildings. Now ... said in a statement. “Current construction guidelines for facades should be re-evaluated to reflect ...

Less than one year after a derecho slammed Houston and caused significant damage to Downtown structures, a new study says buildings designed to withstand hurricane-force gusts are at a heightened ...