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There is nothing more fundamental to the well-being of society than confidence that buildings, bridges, dams, and other structures will stand as we work, sleep, eat and play.

If an earthquake hits, the individual segments slide over one another instead of cracking, at least that’s the idea. But there is a lot to learn about how this would play out in the real world.

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

St. Louis' newest high-rise was built to sway instead of fall if an earthquake hits. It's that swaying that saved a log church during massive quakes in the 1800s.

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 ...

It is low-cost and environmentally friendly, and though it isn’t naturally earthquake-proof, it can be retrofitted—it has to be. About 30% of the world’s population ...

Nearly eight years after multiple massive earthquakes ravaged the New Zealand city of Christchurch, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects have completed the Christchurch Central Library, a “stunning ...

Visiting the site on Tuesday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo promised that damaged homes – more than 56,000 of them – would be rebuilt to be earthquake-resistant.