Modern steel buildings have long been considered among the most sturdy in the event of a major earthquake. But a model of a massive quake in Southern California has sparked debate among scientists ...

4. Implement energy upgrades for Modern building envelopes that balance preservation with energy conservation. IDENTIFYING THREATS TO MODERN BUILDINGS. Changes in program. Modern architecture tended ...

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In 1995, one story of a steel building collapsed during a magnitude 6.9 quake in Kobe, Japan. And one-third of 630 modern steel buildings in the heavily shaken area were severely damaged, ...

It's relatively modern, completed in 1991, and fashioned out of steel. But, as the 1994 Northridge earthquake demonstrated, common types of steel-framed buildings still can be severely damaged ...

SEATTLE -- Tokyo is about 250 miles away from last week's devastating quake, but tall buildings still swayed -- like they're supposed to.They flexed, butdid not collapse. But how would Seattle's ...

Finances aren’t the only reason some modern buildings are being designated “historic.” For a group of architects and historians, preserving mid-century buildings is also a cause.

All three of the new buildings were designed by Sully, who was known for embracing modern technologies, including use of steel and concrete fire-resistant replacements for wood framing.

Compare steel, wood, and concrete for modern buildings—uncover the pros, cons, and best use cases in today’s speed- and ...