Abstract: The increasing demand for architectural flexibility in modern multi-storeyed buildings has led to the widespread adoption of
floating columns. While these structural elements enable functional and aesthetic enhancements by creating open spaces in lower floors,
they also introduce significant challenges to the overall stability and seismic resilience of buildings. This review delves into the dynamic
analysis of buildings with and without floating columns, providing a comprehensive assessment of their behavior under dynamic loads such
as earthquakes. The paper explores various analytical methods, including modal analysis, response spectrum analysis, and time history
analysis, to evaluate the structural implications of floating columns. Key findings from existing studies indicate that buildings with floating
columns experience higher inter-storey drifts, increased base shear, and amplified stress concentrations, which compromise their seismic
performance. In contrast, structures without floating columns demonstrate superior stability, uniform load distribution, and enhanced
dynamic response