Build It Bigger
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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Build It Bigger
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.

Singapore Skypark
1. Singapore Skypark

Architect Danny Forster goes to Singapore and examines the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark.

Rio de Janeiro Power Grid
2. Rio de Janeiro Power Grid

Architect Danny Forster explores one of the world’s largest hydroelectric projec...

New Orleans Surge Barrier
3. New Orleans Surge Barrier

Architect Danny Forster examines the world's strongest hurricane protection syst...

Kuwait Tower
4. Kuwait Tower

Architect Danny Forster explores the Al Hamra Tower in Kuwait City, an incredibl...

South African Gold Mine
5. South African Gold Mine

Architect Danny Forster travels to the world's deepest gold mine in Johannesburg...

Melbourne Stadium
6. Melbourne Stadium

Architect Danny Forster explores an innovative stadium in Melbourne, Australia.

San Francisco Bay Bridge
7. San Francisco Bay Bridge

Architect Danny Forster explores the renovation of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay...

Gotthard Base Tunnel
8. Gotthard Base Tunnel

Architect Danny Forster explores the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland.

Abu Dhabi Central Market
9. Abu Dhabi Central Market

Architect Danny Forster explores the Central Market development in Abu Dhabi, Un...

Port of Rotterdam
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

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