The Discovery Building features a wind deflector that prevents snow from piling up next to the building. It could change how we build in harsh climates. It has been two weeks since Winter Storm Fern swept through the United States, and many cities are still busy digging themselves out of waist-high snow mountains. A brand-new building in Antarctica—where temperatures average 14 degrees Fahrenheit along the coast—might offer some useful insights for a more efficient approach.