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Season 6 · Episode 15

Architecture: Light But Strong

0.030mOctober 30, 1987

The shape and composition of architectural materials can prove vital for various reasons. The I-beam and the triangle brace are highlighted in this episode.

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Episode 1Japan: Precious Oysters, Rare Salamanders
Episode 2Japan: Landslide!
Episode 3Japan: Paper and Kites
Episode 4Japan: Earthquake!
Episode 5Japan: Judo and Computers
Episode 6Detectives: Skin and Bone Detectives
Episode 7Detectives: Tool and Trash Detectives
Episode 8Detectives: Wildlife Detectives
Episode 9Detectives: Dinosaur Detectives
Episode 10Detectives: Pattern Detectives
Episode 11Architecture: Raising the Big Top
Episode 12Architecture: Home
Episode 13Architecture: Stack It Up
Episode 14Architecture: Made to Fit
Episode 15Architecture: Light But Strong
Episode 16Mammals: Rats and Bats
Episode 17Mammals: Keeping Warm
Episode 18Mammals: Live Birth, Warm Milk
Episode 19Mammals at Play
Episode 20Big Mammals: The High Cost of Living
Episode 21Modeling: Things on Wheels
Episode 22Modeling: Through Ice and Air
Episode 23Modeling: The Earth
Episode 24Modeling: Knees and Small Things
Episode 25Modeling: Spaces
Episode 26In the Air: Finding Your Way
Episode 27In the Air: Drifting with the Wind
Episode 28In the Air: Born to Fly
Episode 29In the Air: Fat Things That Fly
Episode 30In the Air: Unbelievable Flying Objects