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Even though the structures are designed for seismic resistance, the structures may or may not perform to the extent that they are designed for. Increasing height and slenderness has changed the view from static vertical loads to lateral dynamic loads generated by earthquakes and wind. Hence the impact of earthquake or wind loads acting on the structures become an important part of the design. The study has been done for different zones and different soils as specified in IS 1893 on case studies. Shear wall and steel bracing systems are most effective means to adopt to add more stiffness in frames. Different kinds of lateral load resisting structures available like moment resisting structures, bracing systems and shear walls have been studied. Usage of these systems in the structure are different for given site conditions and location since the parameters are changed based on parameters. In multi-storied structures the lateral load consists of both the seismic loads as well as wind loads. At varying multiple heights the factors like story displacement, story drifts and base shear are changed based on conditions. Implications of the cost is studied using a dual configuration of the structural systems such as shear wall and bracing provided for seismic resistance.