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Why Do Skyscrapers Sway?
If you've ever been near the top of a skyscraper and thought you felt the building move, you probably did.
Before you start looking for the stairs, that's usually a good thing.
Skyscrapers are designed to move.
It sounds completely backward. We spend our careers making structures strong, stable, plumb, and secure. The last thing most people want to hear while standing 70 stories above the ground is, "Don't worry. The building is supposed to be moving."
But when you're building hundreds or even t
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Oct 8th 2026