Flatiron building was first known as Fuller building is designed by Daniel H. Burnham and it is located at 175 Fifth Avenue in the borough of Manhattan, New York City. Flatiron building was designated as a landmark of New York City. When this building was designed and built, it was an innovative skyscraper because it was the tallest triangular shaped 22 story steel framed. Since this building has three edges, the name “Flatiron” is derived from its resemblance to a cast- iron clothes iron. When this building was constructed, a nickname was given “Burnham’s Folly” because many people at that time thought this building is not able to withstand strong winds. There were even people who speculated how far the building’s debris would spread after falling over. However, Burnham was an experienced architect so it didn’t happen. However, the down-draught effect caused the wind to increase their speed at the foot of the flatiron which lifted women’s skirts.