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Building Big

2000 · 1 season

A calm, curiosity-driven tour of engineering marvels, more instructive than dramatic, rewarding viewers who enjoy learning how impressive structures came to be.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
David Macaulay, Larry Klein
Overview
Think big! Engineers have been doing just that for thousands of years, as renowned author-illustrator David Macaulay proves in this five-part miniseries on spectacular structures. The programs cover bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels-past and present. Along the way, Macaulay highlights the engineering principles and human stories behind some of the most remarkable achievements in the history of building.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
David Macaulay, Larry Klein
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    Genres
    documentary
    Starring
    David Macaulay, Larry Klein
    Length
    1 seasons, 5 episodes
    Network
    PBS
    Languages
    English

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