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Building Big

Building Big

Building Big

2000 1 Seasons 5 Episodes ⭐ 9.0 Documentary

Think big! Engineers have been doing just that for thousands of years, as renowned author-illustrator David Macaulay proves in this five-part miniseries on spectacular structures. The programs cover bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels-past and present. Along the way, Macaulay highlights the engineering principles and human stories behind some of the most remarkable achievements in the history of building.

Think big! Engineers have been doing just that for thousands of years, as renowned author-illustrator David Macaulay proves in this five-part miniseries on spectacular structures. The programs cover bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels-past and present. Along the way, Macaulay highlights the engineering principles and human stories behind some of the most remarkable achievements in the history of building.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Bridges

How does a bridge withstand the forces of nature and traffic? Host David Macaulay takes viewers from the stone arch brid

EP 2

Domes

How does a dome support itself? Ever since the Roman Emperor Hadrian topped his Pantheon with a dome, this roof-with-cla

EP 3

Skyscrapers

What does it take to erect a skyscraper 100 stories tall? From the medieval towers of Italy's San Gimignano to today's r

EP 4

Dams

How does a dam resist the crush of millions of gallons of water? Host David Macaulay surveys the dam -- the biggest, cos

EP 5

Tunnels

What keeps a tunnel from collapsing? Tunnels have advanced from dangerous, claustrophobic passages to spacious, safe sub

Popular Cast

David Macaulay

David Macaulay

Host