What are some examples of facades with seismic-resistant designs?

1. Taipei 101 - This skyscraper in Taiwan boasts of a tuned mass damper that helps reduce the vibrations caused by high winds and earthquakes.

2. The Shard - This skyscraper in London has a reinforced concrete core that is designed to withstand earthquakes and high winds.

3. One World Trade Center - The tallest building in the United States is designed to withstand earthquakes with its steel and concrete composite structure.

4. Burj Khalifa - The world's tallest building stands tall in Dubai and is designed with a reinforced concrete core that provides stability during high winds and earthquakes.

5. Torre Mayor - This skyscraper in Mexico City is designed with a triple-reinforced concrete core that ensures its stability during earthquakes.

6. Marina Bay Sands - This iconic hotel in Singapore is designed with a massive cantilever that provides stability during earthquakes and high winds.

7. Citic Tower - This skyscraper in Beijing, China, is designed with a diagonal bracing system that provides stability during earthquakes.

8. Petronas Twin Towers - This iconic pair of skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are designed with a reinforced concrete core and diagonal steel bracing that provide stability during earthquakes.

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