Super Skyscrapers (2014–2014)
pbs documentaries
Plot
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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Episodes by season
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- S01E01One World Trade CenterFebruary 5, 2014—One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the western hemisphere and a famous modern landmark, is engineered to be the safest and stro
- S01E02Building the FutureFebruary 12, 2014—Commonly known as “the cheese grater,” the Leadenhall Building is the pinnacle of London’s avant-garde architecture. Designed as a tapered t
- S01E03The Vertical CityFebruary 19, 2014—Shanghai Tower isn’t just a skyscraper — it’s a vertical city, a collection of businesses, services and hotels all in one place, fitting a p
- S01E04The Billionaire BuildingFebruary 26, 2014—Upon completion, One57, on Manhattan’s 57th Street, will rise more than 1,000 feet, making it the tallest residential tower in the western h
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