Architects, engineers and urban planners have long sought to disaster-proof Japan’s buildings through ancient wisdom, modern innovation and ever-evolving regulations.

Although the earthquake that shook New York City and the surrounding region on Friday didn’t cause systemic damage, it left many residents wondering how the city’s buildings would fare under ...

More than 600 miles separated the epicenter of Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar from the skyscrapers of Bangkok, which lurched and swayed on the skyline of the vast metropolis.

An earthquake magnitude of 6.5 or higher is needed to put skyscrapers at risk By . Mary K. Jacob. Published April 5, 2024, 4:30 p.m. ET.

The structure of the skyscraper is made entirely of steel and has no concrete core, as well as being earthquake proof. 18:00, Sat, Dec 28, 2024 A 57-storey skyscraper was constructed in just ...

Architects, engineers and urban planners have long sought to disaster-proof Japan’s buildings through ancient wisdom, modern innovation and ever-evolving regulations. How Japan spent more than a ...