100 earthquakes, zero damage: Breakthrough system to make buildings immune to shocks

Canadian engineers have developed a revolutionary structural system for high-rise buildings that withstands major earthquakes. A 30-story scale model remained intact and functional after 100 simulated seismic events, including intense shaking comparable to expected Cascadia Subduction Zone activity. The system uses rocking foundations, outriggers, and dampers to absorb energy, allowing buildings to sway rather than resist forces rigidly.