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Green Roof Innovation: Sustainable Home Design in Austin
Christopher Brown's home in Austin features a green roof designed by John Hart Asher, using native plants to create a sustainable landscape. Learn about the ecological benefits of this design, including carbon sequestration and...
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Landmarks - Rockefeller Centre
ROCKEFELLER CENTER DOWNTOWN NEW YORK IS HOME TO ONE OF THE CITY S MOST RECOGNISABLE ICONS; THE ROCKEFELLER CENTER. IT S INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IS A TROVE OF ART DECO TREASURES AND A LIVING REMINDER OF AN ARCHITECTURAL ERA THAT WAS BOTH...
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Landmarks - Petra
PETRA IN SOUTH-WEST JORDAN, IS ONE OF ANTIQUITIES MOST INFLUENTIAL AND PROSPEROUS CITIES. HEWN FROM MASSIVE ROCK CLIFFS THE ANCIENT TRADING CITY LIES IN THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY ABOUT 80 KILOMETERS SOUTH OF THE DEAD SEA. IN JULY 2007, PETRA...
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Landmarks - The Passetto
THE PASSETTO ROMANS LOVINGLY CALL THE ANCIENT PASSAGEWAY THAT LINKS THE VATICAN TO THE MEDIEVAL FORTRESS OF CASTEL SANT ANGELO, THE PASSETTO, OR, THE SMALL CORRIDOR. IF THE PASSETTO COULD SPEAK, IT WOULD TELL TALES OF MYSTERY AND...
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Landmarks - Statue of Liberty
STATUE OF LIBERTY SHE HAS STOOD AS A BEACON OF FREEDOM AND LIBERTY FOR MORE THAN 120 YEARS NOW THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST RECOGNISABLE LANDMARKS AT THE ENTRANCE OF ONE OF THE WORLD S MOST FAMOUS CITIES, NEW YORK.
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Landmarks - Brazil Future Building
BRAZIL FUTURE BUILDING HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BEING ABLE TO CHANGE THE VIEW FROM THE WINDOW OF YOUR HOME? IF SO, A NEW ROTATING BUILDING RECENTLY BUILT IN BRAZIL MIGHT BE FOR YOU - IF YOU HAVE THE ASKING PRICE OF SEVERAL HUNDRED...
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Landmarks - Sydney Harbour Bridge
SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE THE SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE IS AUSTRALIA S BEST KNOWN LANDMARK. IT IS THE BIGGEST, BUT NOT THE LONGEST, STEEL ARCH BRIDGE IN THE WORLD. AT ITS HIGHEST POINT, THE ARCH REACHES 134 METRES OVER SEA LEVEL.
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Landmarks - The Colloseum
THE COLOSSEUM THE COLOSSEUM HAS LONG BEEN THE ICONIC SYMBOL OF IMPERIAL ROME. AN ARCHITECTURAL WONDER BUILT AT THE PEAK OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN THE FIRST CENTURY AD, IT S A STRUCTURE THAT HAS COME DOWN TO US WITH A MIXED REPUTATION. IT...
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Los Angeles Subway: Overcoming Challenges for a Sustainable Future
This video discusses the challenges faced in constructing the Los Angeles subway system, which was built on a seismic fault line. Despite the difficulties, the subway tunnels are considered to be some of the soundest constructions in the...
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Sustainable Village: A Model for Eco-Friendly Living
This video showcases a unique and environmentally sustainable development on the outskirts of suburban London. Architect Bill Dunster has designed buildings that use a range of technologies to minimize waste and reduce carbon emissions....
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Landmarks - Empire State Building
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING WHEN IN NEW YORK ALL EYES ARE DRAWN TO ITS INCREDIBLE MAN MADE SKYLINE. AND FOR THE PAST EIGHT DECADES THERE’S BEEN ONE BUILDING IN PARTICULAR THAT HAS DRAWN ATTENTION, THE MAGNIFICENT EMPIRE STATE BUILDING. A...
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Bangalore's Growing E-Waste Problem: The Toxic Side of India's Technology Hub
This video highlights the growing issue of electronic waste in Bangalore, India's technology hub. With an estimated 6000 tonnes of e-waste currently stored in the city, and an expected annual increase of 1500 tonnes, proper recycling and...
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Why So Many Canadians Live In This Tiny Area: The Golden Horseshoe
Canada is the second largest country in the world when it comes to area. Despite this, over one quarter of all Canadians live in an area that makes up less than 1% of all land. This region has been dubbed Canada's "Golden Horseshoe"...
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Why MOST Of Japan's Population Live In Just Three Cities: Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya
Japan is a fascinating country for a lot of reasons. But chief among them is the fact that well over half the population live in just three metropolitan areas: Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. And for a country that is both larger in population...
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Why So Few Americans Live In This Huge Area In The Middle Of The Country
The United States has an interesting population distribution. You can find any number of videos talking about why so many more people live on the eastern half of the country. But what's rarely talked about is this large empty belt in the...
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The Top 4 MEGAREGIONS Of The United States: How These Regions Dominate The Country
The United States is comprised of 50 full states and a handful of territories. But over the last few decades, a new concept has risen to explain regions that are interconnected despite state or even international borders: the megaregion....
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The NEXT Top MEGAREGIONS Of The United States
You all loved the first megaregions episode so much, I decided to follow it up with the NEXT top megaregions! While the Northern California, Florida, and Cascadia megaregions aren't quite as prominent as the top four, they each still...
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Battle of Adrianople, 1205 AD Emperor Kaloyan, the Roman Slayer
Battle of Adrianople, 1205 AD Emperor Kaloyan, the Roman Slayer
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Basil retakes Macedonia! The tide turns ⚔ Battle of Skopje, 1004 ⚔ Basil II the Bulgar Slayer Part 4
Basil retakes Macedonia! The tide turns ⚔ Battle of Skopje, 1004 ⚔ Basil II the Bulgar Slayer Part 4
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Sustainable Living in Tijuana: Building with Recycled Materials
Explore how an eco-responsible home in Tijuana addresses environmental challenges by using recycled materials for construction. Learn about the innovative use of cork, wood, and metal to create a functional and sustainable living space...
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Eco-Responsible Living in Tijuana: A Sustainable Home
Discover the innovative approach to building an eco-responsible home in Tijuana, addressing critical environmental issues like water conservation and recycling. Learn about the use of solar panels, recycled materials, and natural...
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New Life and Creative Spaces at Pajol Marketplace
Discover how the Pajol Marketplace has revitalized its surrounding neighborhoods with new shops, creative ateliers, and cultural spaces. Learn from local entrepreneurs and residents about the positive changes and the spirit of...
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Building Virtual LA: UCLA's Urban Simulation Team
The UCLA urban simulation team has been working for over a decade to build a virtual version of Los Angeles called Virtual LA. Led by Dr. Bill Jepsen, the team aims to create a detailed computer model of the entire Los Angeles area,...