
Celebrating ingenuity, invention and imagination on a grand scale, "Modern Marvels" tells the amazing stories of the doers, dreamers and sometime-schemers who create everyday items, technological advancements and man-made wonders. From the Statue of Liberty to distilled spirits, and canals to bridges, no subject seems out of reach. Science, technology, electronics, mechanics, engineering, architecture, industry, mass production, manufacturing, and agriculture are just some of the many topics that have been covered during the long-running series.
Construction problems of mega-skyscrapers; exterior wall system; energy-conserving glass; safety issues; aesthetics.
In hour three of our crash course on mega-skyscraper construction, we learn about the human element and development of systems that make us comfortable.
Data lines; power; plumbing; photovoltaics; conserving energy; painting; carpeting; moving furniture; lights.
The past, present and future of insulation technology.