AL
2006
Science & Nature
Engineering Marvels
New Orleans Surge Barrier
Season 4, Episode 3
: Architect Danny Forster examines the construction of the world's strongest hurricane protection system in New Orleans. Also, hurricane resistant homes are built in one of the city's most devastated areas.
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About the Series
Build It Bigger
Architect Danny Forster explores the workings of engineering achievements from start to finish and breaks down the challenges of each construction site, examining the professionals who make these massive projects come to life.
1. Singapore Skypark
Architect Danny Forster goes to Singapore and examines the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark.
2. Rio de Janeiro Power Grid
Architect Danny Forster explores one of the world’s largest hydroelectric projec...
3. New Orleans Surge Barrier
Architect Danny Forster examines the world's strongest hurricane protection syst...
4. Kuwait Tower
Architect Danny Forster explores the Al Hamra Tower in Kuwait City, an incredibl...
5. South African Gold Mine
Architect Danny Forster travels to the world's deepest gold mine in Johannesburg...
6. Melbourne Stadium
Architect Danny Forster explores an innovative stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
7. San Francisco Bay Bridge
Architect Danny Forster explores the renovation of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay...
8. Gotthard Base Tunnel
Architect Danny Forster explores the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland.
9. Abu Dhabi Central Market
Architect Danny Forster explores the Central Market development in Abu Dhabi, Un...
10. Port of Rotterdam
Danny Forster explores Europe's largest land-building project at the Port of Rot...
Season 4, Episode 3 - New Orleans Surge Barrier
Release Year:
2010
Rating:
AL