While screens are almost universally introduced with clear intent and purpose; some can often attract criticism, arguably with merit.
How Screens Reduce Wind
Flow though a porous structure: An Album of Fluid Motion, Milton Van Dyke (1982).
The Case for Screens
Screens and baffles can be integrated in many ways, from quiet planter details to more expressive architectural features. The strongest examples feel purposeful within the public realm, while still doing a clear aerodynamic job.