Abstract: If you are confronted with the ocean, you either need a ship or a tunnel. A tunnel has many advantages: it can not on...
Abstract: Under a million tons of rock, working on the world's longest tunnel. Midnight of the Gotthard, in the middle of the A...
Abstract: Of all the different forms of bridge design, the most famous is the suspension bridge. In this programme, we admire t...
Abstract: In order to greet 2006 Soccer World cup,Berlin arena was renovated at great cost according to plans drawn up by archi...
Abstract: The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the hallmarks of America and probably the most famous bridge in the world. Built in ...
Abstract: In this programme, we visit France, to explore the stunning Plougastel concrete arch bridge at Brest. We marvel at th...
Abstract: The Millennium Bridge is a stunning aluminium and steel structure, a bit of great design and engineering that had tho...
Abstract: In the past two years, half of Canadian homeowners have renovated their homes! And 40% of them did it themselves...
Abstract: In this programme we'll look at three buildings whose function is to harness the energy found in nature. We'll visit ...
Abstract: How tall is it possible to make a building ever built out of paper? A group of creative young men start their experim...
Abstract: The whole world needs bridges. There are small bridges for foot passengers, flyovers for bueses and railroad bridges ...
Abstract: PEI was in his sixties and at the pinnacle in his career, when in 1983, the French government first invited him to Pa...
Abstract: When space on the ground is limited and money's no object then building upwards is the only solution. In this program...
Abstract: In this programme, we travel to the huge Citadelle de Blaye in France, to look at the work of the great military engi...
Abstract: Richard Meier takes literally Le Corbusier's definition of architecture as "the magnificent play of volumes assembled...
Abstract: Today, we look at the cantilever bridge in its many guises. We start with simple but elegant Kingsgate Footbridge in ...
Abstract: Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only the pyramids in Egypt have survived to this day. The Pyramid of Cheop...
Abstract: Bilbao is Spain's fourth-biggest city. Since 1997 it has had a world attraction to offer: the first Guggenheim Museum...
Abstract: Throughout history, there's been one form of structure synonymous with great public events. It's the dome. In this pr...
Abstract: Sometimes, buildings seem to defy gravity. In this programme, we're going to look at the ancient leaning tower of Pis...