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Dream House, Dream House, Episode 6
produced by Paul O'Connor, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Dream House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1999), 29 mins
This series guides us through the building of a house of the future. The house will be eco-friendly and high-tech, using the latest in intelligent technology, green building, and eco-friendly materials. In this episode the focus is on the family becoming acquainted with the house, a bedroom makeover, and on testin...
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produced by Paul O'Connor, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Dream House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1999), 29 mins
Description
This series guides us through the building of a house of the future. The house will be eco-friendly and high-tech, using the latest in intelligent technology, green building, and eco-friendly materials. In this episode the focus is on the family becoming acquainted with the house, a bedroom makeover, and on testing vacuum cleaners.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul O'Connor, British Broadcasting Corporation, Carmen Pryce, Carol Vorderman
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Dream House
Speaker / Narrator
Tony Rowe, Garry Palmer, John Weir, Carmen Pryce, Adam Woodyatt, Carol Vorderman
Person Discussed
Tony Rowe, Garry Palmer, John Weir, Carmen Pryce, Adam Woodyatt, Carol Vorderman
Topic / Theme
Sustainable architecture, Sciences, Construction, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 BBC Worldwide
Subject
Sustainable architecture, Sciences, Construction
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Engineering Disasters, Episode 2, Freight Train Collision
produced by Neil Barrett, fl. 2001-2017, Brian Clark, fl. 2005, David Randag, fl. 2007-2017 and Tremain Hamilton, fl. 2010-2016, Outpost Entertainment, in Engineering Disasters, Episode 2 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2015), 43 mins
"Engineering Disasters" combines expert and eyewitness interviews, state-of-the-art graphics, and dramatic "moment of disaster" footage to tell the stories behind the world's most terrifying engineering disasters. This episode investigates a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair that leaves seven concertgoers d...
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produced by Neil Barrett, fl. 2001-2017, Brian Clark, fl. 2005, David Randag, fl. 2007-2017 and Tremain Hamilton, fl. 2010-2016, Outpost Entertainment, in Engineering Disasters, Episode 2 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2015), 43 mins
Description
"Engineering Disasters" combines expert and eyewitness interviews, state-of-the-art graphics, and dramatic "moment of disaster" footage to tell the stories behind the world's most terrifying engineering disasters. This episode investigates a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair that leaves seven concertgoers dead. Is a gas leak to blame for an explosion in New York City that levels two buildings and kills eight people in their homes?
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Neil Barrett, fl. 2001-2017, Brian Clark, fl. 2005, David Randag, fl. 2007-2017, Tremain Hamilton, fl. 2010-2016, Outpost Entertainment, Greg Stebner, fl. 1984-2013
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering Disasters
Speaker / Narrator
Greg Stebner, fl. 1984-2013
Topic / Theme
Rail accidents, Aircraft accidents, Structural analysis (Engineering), Structural engineering, Construction, Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster, March 11, 2011
Copyright Message
Copyright 2016 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
Subject
Rail accidents, Aircraft accidents, Structural analysis (Engineering), Structural engineering, Construction
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Engineering Disasters, Season 1, Episode 5, California Pipeline Catastrophe
produced by David Randag, fl. 2007-2017, Marcus Lehmann, fl. 2002-2017 and Jason Blalock, fl. 1997-2016, Outpost Entertainment, in Engineering Disasters, Season 1, Episode 5 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2015), 43 mins
"Engineering Disasters" combines expert and eyewitness interviews, state-of-the-art graphics, and dramatic "moment of disaster" footage to tell the stories behind the world’s most terrifying engineering disasters. In this episode, an explosion in a San Bruno, California neighborhood destroys homes and kills res...
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produced by David Randag, fl. 2007-2017, Marcus Lehmann, fl. 2002-2017 and Jason Blalock, fl. 1997-2016, Outpost Entertainment, in Engineering Disasters, Season 1, Episode 5 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2015), 43 mins
Description
"Engineering Disasters" combines expert and eyewitness interviews, state-of-the-art graphics, and dramatic "moment of disaster" footage to tell the stories behind the world’s most terrifying engineering disasters. In this episode, an explosion in a San Bruno, California neighborhood destroys homes and kills residents. An experienced captain and crew sail their ship into the path of Hurricane Sandy, leaving many asking why?
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Randag, fl. 2007-2017, Marcus Lehmann, fl. 2002-2017, Jason Blalock, fl. 1997-2016, Outpost Entertainment, Greg Stebner, fl. 1984-2013
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Engineering Disasters
Speaker / Narrator
Greg Stebner, fl. 1984-2013
Topic / Theme
Disaster victims, Construction, Sinking ships, Engineering, Natural disasters
Copyright Message
Copyright 2016 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
Subject
Disaster victims, Construction, Sinking ships, Engineering, Natural disasters
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How Did They Build That, 3, Cantilevers
directed by Ben Anthony, fl. 2014; produced by Paul Murray, in How Did They Build That, 3 (London, England: TVF International, 1998), 34 mins
An investigation into the greatest man-made structures of all time, exploring how new materials and construction techniques have allowed engineers, builders and architects to work to the limits of their ability. The series focuses on the buildings that re-wrote the rulebook, and the architects, engineers and build...
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directed by Ben Anthony, fl. 2014; produced by Paul Murray, in How Did They Build That, 3 (London, England: TVF International, 1998), 34 mins
Description
An investigation into the greatest man-made structures of all time, exploring how new materials and construction techniques have allowed engineers, builders and architects to work to the limits of their ability. The series focuses on the buildings that re-wrote the rulebook, and the architects, engineers and builders who made the impossible possible.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul Murray, Scott Steedman
Author / Creator
Ben Anthony, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
TVF International
Series
How Did They Build That
Speaker / Narrator
Scott Steedman
Person Discussed
Scott Steedman
Topic / Theme
Bridges, Buildings, Construction, Engineering, Science, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of TVF International.
Subject
Bridges, Buildings, Construction
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Hyatt Regency Hotel Walkways Collapse: Engineering Failure
written by Katie Nolan, Michael Cruz and Julee Christianson, Seattle University (Seattle, WA: Seattle University, 2011, originally published 2011), 18 page(s)
This presentation focuses on the design failures of the Hyatt Regency Kansas City, whose walkway collapsed on July 17, 1981.
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written by Katie Nolan, Michael Cruz and Julee Christianson, Seattle University (Seattle, WA: Seattle University, 2011, originally published 2011), 18 page(s)
Description
This presentation focuses on the design failures of the Hyatt Regency Kansas City, whose walkway collapsed on July 17, 1981.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Lecture/presentation
Author / Creator
Katie Nolan, Michael Cruz, Julee Christianson, Seattle University
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Seattle University
Topic / Theme
Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse, Construction, Structural engineering, Civil engineering, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Seattle University
Subject
Construction, Structural engineering, Civil engineering
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Subject:
Construction, Structural engineering, Civil engineering
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Impossible Builds, Season 1, Episode 4, Skinny Skyscraper
directed by Nathan Morris, fl. 2003, Mus H. Mustafa, fl. 2005, Matt Jackson, fl. 2012, Adam Vardy and Matt Tolfree, fl. 2005; produced by Sophia Lightfoot, fl. 2014, Blink Films, in Impossible Builds, Season 1, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2018), 55 mins
Needle thin and sky high, the team behind New York’s latest and most ambitious residential skyscraper face a unique challenge: how to build the world’s tallest and thinnest tower on the construction equivalent of a postage stamp.
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directed by Nathan Morris, fl. 2003, Mus H. Mustafa, fl. 2005, Matt Jackson, fl. 2012, Adam Vardy and Matt Tolfree, fl. 2005; produced by Sophia Lightfoot, fl. 2014, Blink Films, in Impossible Builds, Season 1, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2018), 55 mins
Description
Needle thin and sky high, the team behind New York’s latest and most ambitious residential skyscraper face a unique challenge: how to build the world’s tallest and thinnest tower on the construction equivalent of a postage stamp.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sophia Lightfoot, fl. 2014, Blink Films, Corey Johnson, 1961-
Author / Creator
Nathan Morris, fl. 2003, Mus H. Mustafa, fl. 2005, Matt Jackson, fl. 2012, Adam Vardy, Matt Tolfree, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Impossible Builds
Speaker / Narrator
Corey Johnson, 1961-
Topic / Theme
Skyscrapers, Construction
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 Blink Films
Subject
Skyscrapers, Construction
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Man Made Marvels, 104, Taipei 101
written by Discovery Networks Asia; produced by Andrew Waterworth, in Man Made Marvels, 104 (New Zealand: NHNZ, 2006), 58 mins
The tallest skyscraper up until 2010, Taipei 101 represents an impressive feat in modern construction. It is the only megastructure capable of withstanding the forces brought on by both earthquakes and typhoons.
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written by Discovery Networks Asia; produced by Andrew Waterworth, in Man Made Marvels, 104 (New Zealand: NHNZ, 2006), 58 mins
Description
The tallest skyscraper up until 2010, Taipei 101 represents an impressive feat in modern construction. It is the only megastructure capable of withstanding the forces brought on by both earthquakes and typhoons.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Andrew Waterworth, David Kersten
Author / Creator
Discovery Networks Asia
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
NHNZ
Series
Man Made Marvels
Speaker / Narrator
William Graham, Diana Chen, Ian Morley, Harris Lin, C.P. Wang, Shaw Sheih, Dunstan Chen, Wei Lee, Cheng-Horng Lin, David Kersten
Person Discussed
William Graham, Diana Chen, Ian Morley, Harris Lin, C.P. Wang, Shaw Sheih, Dunstan Chen, Wei Lee, Cheng-Horng Lin
Topic / Theme
Structural engineering, Civil engineering, Construction, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by NHNZ Ltd
Subject
Structural engineering, Civil engineering, Construction
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Megastructures, Shanghai Super Tower
written by National Geographic; produced by Steven R. Talley, in Megastructures (New Zealand: NHNZ, 2007), 50 mins
The tallest skyscraper in Mainland China, the Shanghai World Financial Center is designed to withstand earthquakes, typhoons, and aerial attacks similar to those of September 11, 2001.
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written by National Geographic; produced by Steven R. Talley, in Megastructures (New Zealand: NHNZ, 2007), 50 mins
Description
The tallest skyscraper in Mainland China, the Shanghai World Financial Center is designed to withstand earthquakes, typhoons, and aerial attacks similar to those of September 11, 2001.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Steven R. Talley, Craig Parker
Author / Creator
National Geographic
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
NHNZ
Series
Megastructures
Speaker / Narrator
Bernie Ren, Chen Xuefu, Jiang Shouliang, William Pedersen, Leslie Robertson, Xilin Lu, SawTeen See, Richard Fan, fl. 2010, Craig Parker
Person Discussed
Bernie Ren, Chen Xuefu, Jiang Shouliang, William Pedersen, Leslie Robertson, Xilin Lu, SawTeen See, Richard Fan, fl. 2010
Topic / Theme
Construction, Structural engineering, Civil engineering, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007 by NHNZ Ltd
Subject
Construction, Structural engineering, Civil engineering
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NOVA, Secrets of the Forbidden City
directed by Ian Bremner, fl. 2000-2014; produced by Ian Bremner, fl. 2000-2014, WGBH Educational Foundation, in NOVA (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 53 mins
Discover the ingenious engineering of Beijing's Forbidden City, the power center of imperial China for nearly 500 years. Discover how the design of this vast complex of palaces and temples enabled it to survive centuries of earthquakes.
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directed by Ian Bremner, fl. 2000-2014; produced by Ian Bremner, fl. 2000-2014, WGBH Educational Foundation, in NOVA (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 53 mins
Description
Discover the ingenious engineering of Beijing's Forbidden City, the power center of imperial China for nearly 500 years. Discover how the design of this vast complex of palaces and temples enabled it to survive centuries of earthquakes.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ian Bremner, fl. 2000-2014, WGBH Educational Foundation, Eric Meyers, fl. 1978-2017
Author / Creator
Ian Bremner, fl. 2000-2014
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
NOVA
Speaker / Narrator
Eric Meyers, fl. 1978-2017
Topic / Theme
Earthquake engineering, Earthquakes, Construction, Buildings
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 Lion Television
Subject
Earthquake engineering, Earthquakes, Construction, Buildings
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Plans for Modern Version of Titanic Unveiled
produced by ITN Source (London, England: ITN Source, 2013), 29 secs
In this video clip, Clive Palmer announces and discusses the plans to build Titanic II, a modern-day replica of the Olympic-class R. M. S. Titanic with Blue Star Line.
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produced by ITN Source (London, England: ITN Source, 2013), 29 secs
Description
In this video clip, Clive Palmer announces and discusses the plans to build Titanic II, a modern-day replica of the Olympic-class R. M. S. Titanic with Blue Star Line.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
ITN Source
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
ITN Source
Speaker / Narrator
Clive Palmer, 1954-
Person Discussed
Clive Palmer, 1954-
Topic / Theme
Titanic, Construction, Ships, Shipwrecks, Sinking ships, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of ITN Source.
Subject
Construction, Ships, Shipwrecks, Sinking ships
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