Taipei 101 is not the only skyscraper in Taiwan and around the world to use damper systems for stability — although it is a rare case in which the engineering is on display. A design flaw could ...

Taiwan's tallest skyscraper's is standing strong after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the island nation, killing nine people and injuring at least 946 others on Wednesday. The Taipei 101 ...

Taipei 101, emerged largely unscathed from a recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake, showcasing its resilience. The building's unique design, featuring a giant pendulum known as the "Damper Baby," played ...

Called a wind damper, it "absorbs slight swinging motions of the building at all times to the reduce[d] discomfort of the people in the building," said the Taipei 101 website. For non-skyscrapers ...