Stiff in wind, soft in quakes: The world's best new skyscraper

Looking at first glance like a set of futuristic renders, these two skyscrapers are very much real and in use in China. They have just been named the Best Tall Building Worldwide for their extraordinary exoskeleton exteriors, which cleverly respond to high winds and earthquakes. Continue Reading Category: Architecture, Engineering Tags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, CTBUH, China, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill