SHELTER – Structural Hyper-resisting Element for Life Threatening Earthquake Risk. An innovative approach for seismic protection

•Proposal of an innovative approach to save lives in case of earthquakes causing building collapse.•Creation of a hyper-strong structural protection “capsule” where building occupants can be sheltered.•Systems to protect occupants against shock and allow survival until rescue arrival.•Taking advantage of last developments in Earthquake Early Warning Systems.