1. Taos Pueblo in New Mexico, USA - The Native American community has been using sustainable building techniques for over 1,000 years. They construct their houses using adobe, a natural building material made from clay, sand, straw, and water. These structures have been able to withstand earthquakes for centuries.
2. Tōhoku earthquake-proof housing in Japan - After the devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011, Japanese architects and engineers designed earthquake-proof homes made from reinforced concrete, steel, and other materials. These houses feature flexible joint systems, which allow the buildings to sway without collapsing.
3. The National Library of Kosovo in Pristina - This building features a unique seismic-resistant design that includes reinforced concrete frames and diagonal steel bracing. The structure is built to withstand seismic forces up to 8.0 on the Richter scale.
4. The Chile House in Santiago, Chile - This sustainable office building was designed to be earthquake-resistant, as Chile is one of the most seismic regions in the world. The building is equipped with special base isolation technology, which absorbs the vibrations caused by earthquakes.
5. The Church of the Holy Family in Barcelona, Spain - Designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, this church incorporates sustainable building techniques such as solar power and rainwater harvesting. The structure has also been designed to withstand earthquakes using techniques such as tapered columns and stone vaults.
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