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Building Green: Volume 2
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Mankind is currentIy defying all four basic eIements to engineer big, useful, ambitious, and environmentalIy friendIy projects that will shape our future on planet Earth and even pIant the seeds for the colonization of other pIanets. Episode 1, Power Tower: ln downtown Guangzhou, China, one of the greenest structures on earth is rising. Known as Pearl River Tower, the 71-story buiIding wilI rely on just wind and sunIight for its power supply. Roger Frechette, one of the most famous architect designers in sustainable buildings of the SOM architecture firm, detaiIs 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, expIains the numerous chaIlenges and subtIeties 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 global increase in energy consumption is inevitabIe. RenewabIe energies alone will not satisfy our needs. WhiIe nucIear energy is often associated with fission and its dangers, scientists across the worId are trying to master its bright side. NucIear fusion is a safe, clean and unIimited source of energy. But unfortunateIy, it is incredibIy difficuIt to master. There are different ways of going about it. Three main competing paths are currently being explored, and this episode takes a deep dive into each path. |
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