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Design and Architecture
Design and Architecture

Testing the Limits: The Panama Canal Expansion and the Mile-High Tower

Hosted by Frances Anderton Apr. 07, 2015
Is the sky the limit for supersized structures? DnA explores the Panama Canal Expansion, mega-ships and the advent of the mile-high building.

Is the sky the limit for supersized structures? DnA explores the Panama Canal Expansion, mega-ships and the advent of the mile-high building.

Image: Post-Panamax Ship. Photo by Radiant Features.

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Can The Drought Bring Californians Together, Creatively?

For the first time in its history, California has mandated a statewide cut in water use. What does this mean for the Golden State and its endless sense of possibility and...

7 min

The Panama Canal Gets an Expansion

The century-old Panama Canal is in the midst of an expansion that is meant to keep it in business for many years to come. But can the famed Canal keep up with the container...

14 min

Will the Mile-High Tower Become a Reality?

Nearly 60 years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a 528 story high tower called The Illinois to be built in Chicago.That was a dream. But now a kilometer-high tower is going...

8 min

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Host:
Frances Anderton

Producers:
Frances Anderton, Caroline Chamberlain

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