Frameworks

Provides an overview of the history and development of skyscrapers and high rises, describing the methods used to design and build them and highlighting some of the world's tallest and most advanced buildings.

An exploration of the science behind ancient monuments that discusses Egyptian pyramids, megaliths, Greek and Roman monuments, Mesoamerican and early Middle Eastern architecture, and ancient Asian engineering.

Explains the science behind the building and use of dams and waterways.

Profiles some of the greatest architectural achievements in modern history, including the Eiffel Tower, the St. Louis Gateway Arch, the World Trade Center, and Mount Rushmore, describing the science behind their construction and the materials used to build them.

Chronicles the history of bridges and bridge construction including the ancient Roman arched bridges, and describes bridge safety and bridge disasters.