The basic principle is the VCA formed by the coarse aggregate is filled with the fine aggregate, the filling, the asphalt and the preconcerted void content.
The relative amount of these two kinds of water varies greatly from one kind of rock or sediment to another, even though their porosities may be the same.
Another way to reduce the impact of high winds on tall buildings is to increase their porosity - " cutting out" parts out of the structure and allowing air to flow through, as well as around the building mass.