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How did they build that? Season 1

Returning Series 1998

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Season 1 Episodes

13 episodes
1
Iron & steel
Jan 1, 1998
The invention of steel breaks boundaries.
2
Defence
Jan 8, 1998
Great walls protect a Scottish castle.
3
Cantilevers
Jan 15, 1998
The cantilever is an ancient structural device.
4
Domes
Jan 22, 1998
The difficulty with building domes.
5
Foundations
Jan 29, 1998
Building foundations.
6
Taking On The Sea
Feb 5, 1998
The structures that protect seafront cities from the oceans.
7
Arches
Feb 12, 1998
The use of arches throughout architectural history.
8
Suspension bridges
Feb 19, 1998
How are suspension bridges made?
9
Concrete Spaces
Feb 26, 1998
A testament to the versatility of concrete.
10
Leisure Places
Mar 5, 1998
From Colosseum to Stadium.
11
Tall Buildings
Mar 12, 1998
The First British Skyscraper.
12
Harnessing Nature's Power
Mar 19, 1998
How Do We Use the Power of Nature?
13
Underground spaces
Mar 26, 1998
Norway's Underground Ice Hockey stadium.