Synopsis
Based on his book, American writer Stewart Brand takes a look at the life history of buildings - how they're shaped by their architects, and how they're further shaped by their inhabitants.
Episodes
Season 11E1FlowIn the first episode, Stewart Brand takes a look at some famous buildings... and the problems hidden behind their impressive façades.30m2E2The Low RoadStewart Brand looks at the unsung heroes of architecture - cheap, unpretentious buildings, and their inherently malleable qualities.30m3E3Built for ChangeThis episode looks at people who have built their own homes and property and the difference between them and the often stubborn nature of "planned" living.30m4E4Unreal EstateThis episode examines the gap between seeing buildings as either a home or an asset.30m5E5The Romance of MaintenanceThis episode looks at how the unromantic role of maintenance plays a crucial part in shaping whether a building stands the test of time, as well as looking at the roles materials play in the way buildings adapt.30m6E6Shearing LayersThe final episode looks at how the component parts of a building adapt and change over time in order to suit the changing world.30m
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