Building can have a stronger foundation as well as a broader base to prevent it from toppling over. An example would be a pyramid shape, used in the Transamerica Pyramid. Certain features such as a giant ball at the top of the building as seen in Taipei 101 can be used to stabilise the buildings during strong winds.
While it might be cost effective to build a few of our most importand buildings to withstand natural disasters, it would not be cost effective to do so for ordinary buildings. Even then, the strcutures we think of as very sturdy are not invulnerable.
no Germany is a safe place
in short time natural disasters can destroy buildings, tear up roads and upturn normal life
Tsunamis can cause significant damage to buildings, but some structures that have been designed to withstand natural disasters like tsunamis, such as elevated buildings, breakwaters, and seawalls, have a higher chance of surviving. Additionally, buildings made with resilient materials and innovative engineering techniques may also better withstand the impact of tsunamis.
Janet Whelan has written: 'Aftermath' -- subject(s): Accidents, Bridges, Buildings, structures, Crime, Disasters, Social aspects of Disasters
Modern buildings are usually able to withstand greater strain from natural disasters and are more energy efficient. Older buildings have a certain aesthetic quality that many people find pleasing.
Many buildings in flood zones are built on "stilts".
pretty safe i think. there's not quite many natural disasters and so on ..
Natural disasters can be quite costly when determining the cost to replace buildings and personal possessions. One thing that cannot be replaced is the loss of human life.
the buildings where made out of bricks
because the infrastructure of buildings etc is not as good as in wealthier countries!
the buildings where made out of bricks