Its construction materials ... outrigger trusses to enhance stability, reported CNN. Taipei 101's stability also depends on the mass damper—a spherical device suspended from 92 thick cables ...

especially a colossal steel orb called a tuned mass damper. Taipei 101's construction, combining reinforced concrete with steel, allowed it to sway with the seismic waves without sustaining damage.

The massive tuned mass damper (TMD) stabilises the building against earthquakes and typhoons. Not only this, but tourists can also visit the Taipei 101 Mall for luxury shopping and dining.

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 ...