Across the globe, radical architects, ingenious engineers, and skilled builders are creating structures so outrageous, they defy logic...and often even gravity. From a Manhattan skyscraper that looks like a Jenga tower to a Singapore glass dome big enough to house a mountain to a high rise in Italy with a built-in forest, we examine the world's most extraordinary buildings, bridges, and lifts, reveal their design secrets, and discover the incredible stories of their construction as we try to answer the question: How Did They Build That?
Show Info
Schedule: Mondays at 20:00
(60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Documentary
Official site: www.smithsonianchannel.com
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Next Episode
TBA
Episode 5x07; Sep 14, 2026
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 5x06: Twists & Turns | Aug 31, 2026 | |
| 5x05: Canals & Curves | Aug 24, 2026 | |
| 5x04: Tunnels & Towers | Aug 17, 2026 |
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