Super Skyscrapers(2014)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2014-02-05
Average Runtime: 1h 0m
Rating: 8.0
Votes: 1
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
As urban space shrinks, we build higher and faster than ever before, creating a new generation of skyscrapers. Super skyscrapers are pushing the limits of engineering, technology and design to become greener, stronger, smarter and more luxurious than their predecessors. This four-part series follows the creation of four extraordinary buildings, showcasing how they will revolutionize the way we live, work and protect ourselves from potential threats. Read more about each episode below.
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Season 1
Episodes: 4E01
One World Trade Center
Air Date: 2014-02-05
One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the western hemisphere and a famous modern landmark, is engineered to...
E02
Building the Future
Air Date: 2014-02-12
Commonly known as “the cheese grater,” the Leadenhall Building is the pinnacle of London’s avant-garde architecture. ...
E03
The Vertical City
Air Date: 2014-02-19
Shanghai Tower isn’t just a skyscraper — it’s a vertical city, a collection of businesses, services and hotels all in...
E04
The Billionaire Building
Air Date: 2014-02-26
Upon completion, One57, on Manhattan’s 57th Street, will rise more than 1,000 feet, making it the tallest residential...
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