Skyscraper: Reaching New Heights
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Architects and construction engineers are building taller, larger, and smarter by inventing new materials that are lightweight, robust, and sturdy. The 21st-century skyscraper is being tailored to the demanding elements of location-specific environments and ecosystems, including extreme weather.
Media Details
Runtime: 15 minutes 19 seconds
- Topic: Business, Social Science
- Subtopic: Community Life, Construction
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 10
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- Release Year: 2008
- Producer/Distributor: Allegro Productions
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