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September 13, 2016

Check Out the Earthquake Shock Absorbers on LA’s Newest Skyscraper

Check Out the Earthquake Shock Absorbers on LA’s Newest Skyscraper

New Wilshire Grand Center skyscraper—the tallest in the western US—may wobble in a big quake, but it shouldn’t fall down. The post Check Out the Earthquake Shock Absorbers on LA’s Newest Skyscraper appeared first on WIRED.

November 30, 2015

Architecture Builds on the Intricate Structure of Bone

Architecture Builds on the Intricate Structure of Bone

Buildings can learn a lot from your femurs.

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