Get an engineeer's-eye-view of the tallest buildings in the world, to learn what challenges they face as they reach for the sky and wonder, how tall can we build?

In the early 1980s IBM engineers had a hard time to to figure out inexplicable computer module failures in Denver, Colorado. When they finally cracked the puzzle, the cause turned out to be otherworldly.

This video is about Tuned Mass Dampers, which can be used to reduce or avoid unwanted vibrations, swaying, swinging, bending, etc on engineered structures ranging from buildings, skyscrapers, electricity power transmission lines,...

Engineers would love it if concrete bridges and skyscrapers didn't require so much maintenance, and they might have found the perfect solution using bacteria.

Would a mile-high skyscraper ever be possible? Explore the physics behind some of the tallest buildings and megastructures in the world. -- In 1956, architect Frank Lloyd Wright proposed a mile-high skyscraper, a building five times...

The World Wide Web is used every day by millions of people for everything from checking the weather to sharing cat videos. But what is it exactly? Twila Camp describes this interconnected information system as a virtual city that...

Imagine a city where public toilets are designed to prevent splashing or even where they’re made of see-through glass that turns opaque when you lock the door—how cool is that? Picture a skyscraper with a slide that lets you zip down...

In the late 1800s, Chicago grew rapidly into a major industrial city, but its wooden buildings and poor planning led to the Great Fire of 1871, which destroyed much of the city. Amazingly, the city quickly rebuilt, creating the world’s...

Discover the awe-inspiring world of skyscrapers in our latest video! From the towering heights of the Burj Khalifa to the architectural marvel of One World Trade Center, explore how these giants of engineering transform city skylines....

The Chrysler Building, commissioned by the famous car manufacturer of the same name in the 1930 s, is, at 1048 ft, one of the world s tallest buildings. But it held its title as the world s tallest for only a year when the Empire State...

This video is explaining how skyscraper works for kids.

Join us on an adventure as we explore the captivating city of Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam. In this video, we delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Saigon, from its French colonial architecture to...

Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Macau and Hong Kong, both located in China.

How can wind and rain water help tall buildings? What are the benefits of an adaptive facade?<br/>
22nd Century Skyscrapers, Part 2

Architectural firm Perkins and Will, along with engineers Thronton Tomasetti and the University of Cambridge conceptualized a wooden skyscraper to be built along the Chicago River in 2017. <br/>

Cities of the future will suck smog and use that carbon to build roads with.

Earth's atmosphere naturally contains greenhouse gases. Without them, the world would be way too cold for humans. But we are adding extra greenhouse gases, which are causing Earth to heat up and disrupting weather patterns worldwide. So...

PLP Architecture and Cambridge University’s Department of Architecture unveiled a proposal in 2016 to build London’s first wooden skyscraper.

U.S.-based architectural firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill has won a competition to design Nanjing’s newest skyscraper, the South HeXi Yuzui Financial District Tower. <br/>

Urbanisation is happening faster than at any time in history. High-rise buildings offer a solution to overcrowded cities, but materials like concrete and steel have limitations—could timber be the answer?

The Flatiron building had been painted and photographed by artists for over a century because it looks so different, but the parts that draw on tradition are just as interesting.

How can a building define a city? A look at London's "Gherkin" designed by Sir Norman Foster will give us some insight.

Half of the country's carbon emissions come from traffic pollution.

Take a flight of discovery high above the stunning Shenzhen skyline with this breathtaking drone footage, showcasing its futuristic skyscrapers, vibrant city lights, and dynamic urban landscape. Experience one of China's most modern...