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How Did They Build That?

How Did They Build That? (2021)

January. 03,2021

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How Did They Build That?

An exploration of how some of the world's biggest man-made structures were built.

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How Did They Build That?

2021

An exploration of how some of the world's biggest man-made structures were built.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 4 : 2025

10 Episode

Episode 1 - Space Stations & Super Inventions

July. 27,2025

Lives are on the line creating the International Space Station, a scientific marvel a decade in the making, that changes the way we look at the world.

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Episode 2 - Medals & Marinas

August. 03,2025

A floating museum honors military heroes in Texas. A sky-park casino balances on six towers. And an office is carved out to protect NYC's High Line.

Episode 3 - Speedcore & Steambend

August. 10,2025

A railway-spanning library mimics the clouds. A speed-core skyscraper is built in record time. And a world first bridge inspired by a child's toy.

Episode 4 - High Waters & Harsh Winds

August. 17,2025

Apartments hanging 164 feet above the water defy gravity in Amsterdam. A trio of towers shimmer on Chicago's skyline, and museum design is revolutionized in Paris.

Episode 5 - Ecobuilds & Earthquakes

August. 24,2025

An airport gets a 9 acre roof without stopping flights. A museum is buried in the desert to keep it cool. And building San Fran's most hated tower.

Episode 6 - Shipyards & Slender Builds

September. 07,2025

A 284ft timber tower tests fire safety limits. An old crane tracks is reborn as sleek glass offices. And 28 apartments are stacked on a 21ft plot.

Episode 7 - Summit & Submerge

September. 14,2025

A mountain-top centre defies extreme altitude. A stunning museum is sunk into an old dock. And a 600ft tower with floating gardens rises in Singapore.

Episode 8 - Facelifts & Scaffolds

September. 21,2025

A museum bends 1,100 glass tubes into a bold facade. A vast atrium rises where the Berlin Wall fell, and a NJ bridge is raised 65ft for huge tankers.

Episode 9 - Super Stadiums & Extraordinary Elevators

September. 28,2025

A 70,000 seat stadium defies seismic forces in LA. Malta's 33 story tower twists around old vaults. And an 807ft elevator test tower spirals skywards.

Episode 10 - Floating Parks & Upcycled Towers

October. 05,2025

San Francisco's MOMA dramatically triples in size. A skyscraper transforms by smart demolition. And 5 acres of parkland floats above Dallas traffic.

Seasons 3 : 2024

10 Episode

Seasons 2 : 2022

10 Episode

Seasons 1 : 2021

8 Episode

An exploration of how some of the world's biggest man-made structures were built.