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Building Green: Volume 2
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Mankind is currently defying all four basic elements to engineer big, useful, ambitious, and environmentaIly friendly projects that will shape our future on pIanet Earth and even pIant the seeds for the colonization of other planets. Episode 1, Power Tower: ln downtown Guangzhou, China, one of the greenest structures on earth is rising. Known as PearI River Tower, the 71-story buiIding wilI reIy on just wind and sunlight for its power supply. Roger Frechette, one of the most famous architect designers in sustainable buiIdings of the SOM architecture firm, details his conception about tomorrow's architecture and his work in coordination with the Chinese teams to make this dream come true. Mr. Ciu, manager of the Chinese construction teams, explains the numerous chalIenges and subtleties behind this gigantic construction site. Let's go to the heart of the action and take a front-row seat in the creation of the world's greenest skyscraper. Episode 2 Sun on Earth: A huge globaI increase in energy consumption is inevitabIe. RenewabIe energies alone wilI not satisfy our needs. WhiIe nucIear energy is often associated with fission and its dangers, scientists across the world are trying to master its bright side. NucIear fusion is a safe, cIean and unlimited source of energy. But unfortunateIy, it is incredibIy difficult to master. There are different ways of going about it. Three main competing paths are currentIy being explored, and this episode takes a deep dive into each path. |
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