science - earthquake proof house

What makes a house earthquake proof: Solid structure, concrete foundation, scafolding, make your house a pyramid shape.

Aim: To design and make a house that can survive an earthquake caused by Mr Heath:)

Equipment:m
- 4 pieces of paper
- 4 cotton buds
- 6 thin sticks
- 6 popsicle sticks
-  small + one large cork
- 2 foam cups
- scissors + tape

Results: We won the earthquake challange! :)
was it the tallest: No 
did it look the best? Obviously 
WAS IT EARTHQUAKE PROOF!!? Yes

What do architectures use to make super tall buildings safe? The depth. For example the depth of the pit that holds the substructure has to reach all the way to bedrock. If bedrock lies close to the surface // the soil on top of the bedrock is removed, and enough of the bedrock surface is removed to form a smooth platform and this is what they build on...