Earthquake-Resistant Building
We are creating a building that is resistant to earthquakes by using the structure of honeycomb and the durability of palm trees
Thesis
Conceptual Precedent
Technical Precedent
Center of mass is much lower
Initial Sketch
Iterations
Iterations
Iterations
Feedback
1. Taper off towards the top of the building
2. When we add the honeycomb, try to remove other things in order to not add weight
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- Use honeycomb like a sandwich floor
- Symmetric layout
- Light roof
Regular Building
Foundation of Building
Weight to lower center of mass
( Palm Tree)
Honeycomb in floors
Walls
Final Image
Foundation
Building
Flexible Joint like Palm Tree
Normal Building
Biomimicry Building