World's Tallest Skyscrapers: Beyond the Clouds

World's Tallest Skyscrapers: Beyond the Clouds (2018)

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A fascinating exploration of the global phenomena of skyscrapers over 300 m tall with engineer Rob Bell. From the world's tallest building to those currently under construction, Rob goes on a journey across two episodes to uncover the secrets of these giants, from the foundations that lie below ground, to the colossal structures above ground and the invisible forces that shape them. Revealing the secrets of the inner workings from lifts to power and water supplies Rob examines the engineering challenges that have to be overcome to be able live and work at such height, and explores the visions of the future for these cities in the skies.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (60 min)

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Episode 2
Season 1Episode 260 min

Episode 2

Rob Bell explores the global phenomenon that is the skyscraper. What does it take to keep these vertical cities functioning around the clock? How will new technology - including the brave new world of wooden 'plyscrapers' - affect the towers of the future?

Jun 26, 2018

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S01E02Episode 2Jun 26, 2018
S01E01Episode 1Jun 19, 2018
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Rob Bell

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  • Secrets of the World's Super Skyscrapers

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