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S2008 E11: Beijing Water Cube

3 Min Left • Original Air Date: May 7, 2008

The Beijing Water Cube is a bold experiment in architecture and a cutting-edge vision of eco-engineering. Go behind the scenes to learn more about this brilliant fantasia of steel and plastic.

1:59-2:58PM

59 Min

2010

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S2010 E51: China's Smart Tower

Original Air Date: Nov 26, 2010

China's Pearl River Tower is the world's first super-tall smart building. With its revolutionary aerodynamic shape, the Pearl River Tower sets the benchmark for building designs of the future.

1-1:59PM

59 Min

TV-G

Available with Freestream

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S2010 E47: World's Tallest TV Tower

Original Air Date: Oct 5, 2010

At 610m, the Guangzhou Sightseeing and TV Tower in China is the tallest of its kind. Discover the engineering feats that enable it to withstand earthquakes.

8:03-9:01AM

58 Min

TV-G

Available with Freestream