Taipei 101, one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world, uses a fascinating piece of engineering called a tuned mass damper—a giant, 660-ton steel pendulum that plays a crucial role in keeping the ...

But amid the chaos, eerie footage shows the island's tallest building – the $1.8 billion Taipei 101 skyscraper ... University of Bath's Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering ...

Leaning against a stout metal railing on the Taipei 101 observation deck, all the buildings below looked to me like Legos. Arranged in a rigid network of right angles, the sea of high-rises was ...

But in a triumph of modern engineering, the soaring Taipei 101, once the world’s tallest ... has underpinned traditional architecture in earthquake-prone East Asian countries for centuries ...

Taipei 101 was designed by intentionally integrating traditional and modern elements of Asian architecture, with the basic design inspired by the image of a bamboo stalk rising high into the air. The ...

Taipei 101, with its unique architecture and unusual hollow core design, was a challenge that required custom-built logs to be ordered out of Minnesota, he said. The final structure was also ...

“Taipei 101 not only commits itself to sustainable architecture but also looks forward to seeing everyone ascend this building as a healthy, vibrant, and happy person.” We offer guaranteed ...