The design tricks that keep skyscrapers from swaying

How to keep tall buildings from blowing over. Become a Video Lab member Skyscrapers are getting skinnier: As cities get denser, architects are designing builders that are taller and taller on smaller and smaller lots. And that poses one big problem: How do you keep them from swaying in the wind Behind some of the most iconic shapes on our skylines is a secret design language of architectural tricks twists, holes, and setbacks that keep buildings still. By Design is a new Vox video series about the intersection of design and technology, hosted by Christophe Haubursin. is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what s really driving the events in the headlines. Check out Check out our full video catalog: Or our podcasts: Follow Vox on Twitter: Or on Facebook: