Video – the story of Hoover Dam
A classic educational archive depicting the construction of Hoover Dam.
A historical narrative of the Transcontinental Railroad
By the middle of the 19th century, the benefits brought by the host of advances of the industrial age were gradually beginning to reach America, which soon developed a spectacular…
Construction of the Millau Viaduct
2,460 m (8,071 ft): total length of the roadway 7: number of piers 77 m (253 ft): height of Pier 7, the shortest 343 m (1,125 ft): height of Pier 2, the tallest (245 m/804 ft at the…
Video: An introduction to LEED
Quick overview of LEED, the LEED certification process, and the LEED exams. Great explanation if you’re not already a LEED expert.
Engineering an empire – Carthage Part 3/3
Carthage, a remarkable city-state that dominated the Mediterranean for over 600 years, harnessed their extensive resources to develop some of the ancient world’s most groundbreaking technology. For generations, Carthage defined…
Engineering an empire – Carthage Part 2/3
Carthage, a remarkable city-state that dominated the Mediterranean for over 600 years, harnessed their extensive resources to develop some of the ancient world’s most groundbreaking technology. For generations, Carthage defined…
Building the Great Pyramid – 6 of 6
A reconstructed life story of Nacht, one of workers who was part of building King Kufu’s great pyramid. Part 1 – Back – Part 6/6
Building the Great Pyramid – 5 of 6
A reconstructed life story of Nacht, one of workers who was part of building King Kufu’s great pyramid.
Construction of the Burj Al Arab 3
A video analyzing the construction of the world’s tallest hotel, the Burj Al-Arab off the coast of Dubai. Rising 321 meters from an artificial island in the Arabian Gulf, this sail-like structure boasts numerous technical innovations, including the largest fabric wall and atrium in the world, and a ‘floating’ restaurant. First envisioned by Dubai’s crown prince, the project was entrusted to an experienced firm of British architects.
Construction of the Burj Al Arab 2
A video analyzing the construction of the world’s tallest hotel, the Burj Al-Arab off the coast of Dubai. Rising 321 meters from an artificial island in the Arabian Gulf, this sail-like structure boasts numerous technical innovations, including the largest fabric wall and atrium in the world, and a ‘floating’ restaurant. First envisioned by Dubai’s crown prince, the project was entrusted to an experienced firm of British architects.