Enhancing High-Rise Safety: Technology's Impact on Urban Real Estate Development
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Rethinking High-Rise Safety: Tech Innovations Shape Urban Real Estate
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News18•21-02-2026, 15:27
Rethinking High-Rise Safety: Tech Innovations Shape Urban Real Estate
•Indian cities' vertical growth redefines safety beyond basic codes to include earthquake and wind behavior.
•Nearly 59% of India's land is earthquake-vulnerable, with Delhi-NCR in high-risk Seismic Zone IV, making seismic safety a national concern.
•High-rise buildings are susceptible to structural resonance from wind and seismic forces, leading to excessive sway and reduced lifespan.
•High-Performance Tuned Mass Damper (HTMD) technology absorbs and dissipates vibrational energy, reducing building sway and improving occupant comfort.
•Globally, HTMD is standard for tall structures like Taipei 101 and Statue of Unity; its adoption is growing in Indian residential high-rise projects.
