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This 5-disc set of series 2 of EXTREME ENGINEERING unveils some of the most ambitious architectural plans of our times. All of these modern marvels pose challenges that stretch the definition of what’s...
This selection of programmes from the first series of EXTREME ENGINEERING unveils some of the most ambitious architectural plans of our times. Some are theoretical, others are in the works. Computer...
The Chrysler Building, completed in 1930, stood proud at 1,046 feet as the world’s tallest building until it was eclipsed by the Empire State Building in 1931. This programme explores the story of the...
Video of a lecture, with slides, by Dr. Craig Gibbons of Arup. Two years on from September 11th he discusses the ramifications of the Twin Towers disaster on tall building design and the expectations of...
Adam Hart-Davis takes a look at the engineering and challenges of making skyscrapers, while a team tries to build the world’s tallest paper tower.
The minute-by-minute story of how the two towers of the World Trade Centre collapsed, to give a scientific explanation of why New York’s tallest buildings failed so catastrophically. The towers fell in...
One of the world’s most impressive engineering successes, the World Trade Center was a symbol of America’s economic strength until its tragic destruction. This video examines the three decades of...
Between 1830 and 1930 Chicago was laid out and became the second largest city in the USA and a centre of world trade. The complexity of its infrastructure grew as the city was developed using innovative...
This video examines the psychology and symbolism of skyscrapers as well as the engineering behind them. It discusses materials and techniques, the use of horizontal elevator shuttles, and the concept of...
Six programmes exploring the limits of human achievement in the field of engineering, focusing on international engineers working on the toughest assignments of their careers. Asks how can we extend physical...
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