A construction design inspired by traditional Japanese pagodas could help to keep modern towers safe.
A model of a 300-metre-tall tower was tested in a wind tunnel to investigate how well it would withstand various conditions. Credit: M. Martinez-Paneda et al./Nature Commun. (CC-BY-4.0)
Engineers can reduce dangerous swaying in tall buildings by making floors that move1.
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