China's Amazing Water Canal | China's Future MEGAPROJECTS: Part 2
Adults ConstructionSouth-to-North Water Transfer Project: The huge populations filling China's northern megacities have a shortage of the single most necessary resource for life: water. To solve that problem, the Chinese will soon be moving 44.8 billion cubic meters of fresh water each year from the wetter South to the dryer North.
Jing-Jin-Ji, A MEGALOPOLIS | China's Future MEGAPROJECTS: Part 1
Adults ConstructionJing-Jin-Ji: China is in the midst of a construction spree unparalleled in human history. These are the Megaprojects that will lift China into the future. China wants to make its capital, Beijing, the center of the world's largest supercity, by merging three provinces into one continuous megalopolis of 130 million people.
How ancient Romans made stronger concrete than today
Adults ConstructionMany structures built by ancient Romans around 2,000 years ago are still standing, and some are still in excellent condition. Over the last decade, researchers have come discover the Romans' secret concrete recipe that has maintained so many of its now-ancient buildings.
How the Pyramids Were Built (Pyramid Science Part 1!)
Adults ConstructionWho built the pyramids? The colossal geometric monuments found at Giza and elsewhere in Egypt are some of Earth's most impressive constructions. Pyramids are truly wonders of the ancient and modern world.
How the Pyramids Were Built (Pyramid Science Part 2!)
Adults ConstructionJust because something is difficult doesn't mean it's impossible. Over the past centuries, archaeologists, historians, and engineers have reconstructed a great deal of the technology and science used to build the Egyptian pyramids. This week we look at ancient Egyptian mathematics, building techniques, tools, and culture to reconstruct the Great Pyramid's construction.
Why Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium Matters: Future MEGAPROJECTS
Adults ConstructionAtlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the most expensive stadium ever built. The $1.6 billion price tag was driven by a spectacular retractable roof design, an LED video board that is by far the world's largest, and the pursuit of LEED platinum certification.
Pool Trick Shots | Dude Perfect
Adults ConstructionDude Perfect teams up w/ Pool Trick Shot legend Florian 'Venom' Kohler
These Recycled Plastic Bricks Work Better Than Cement Blocks
Adults ConstructionByFusion is taking plastic waste from the ocean and building something wonderful.
Robots Decorated The Outside Of This Entire Museum
Adults ConstructionThe Elytra Filament Pavilion was designed by a team from the University of Stuttgart.
Woven bark fiber
Adults ConstructionI made a rough type of textile from bark fibre. This is the same tree I use for making cordage though I don't know its name. It has been raining a lot here lately (the video also shows how well the hut stands up to rain) and this caused a large wattle tree to fall down taking a few smaller trees with it.
How to Build a Trebuchet | MythBusters
Adults ConstructionWhat's the secret behind a perfect trebuchet? Adam tinkers with his mini medieval weapon to show us.
DIY CNC Laser Engraver
Adults ConstructionWatch A Laser Engraver Built From Scratch In This Hypnotic Video
Wintergatan - Marble Machine
Adults ConstructionThis Talented Man Builds A Musical Marble Machine Which Is Absolutely Marvelous
The Reclaimed Wood Shop (the power of the dark side)
Adults ConstructionThis Guy Decorates A House By Himself And It Is Unexpectedly Amazing
The Angry Birds Movie VIRAL VIDEO
Adults ConstructionThis is Straight outta Bird island and inside snout.
Introducing Project Sunroof
Adults ConstructionProject Sunroof uses information that's in Google Maps to figure out how much sun falls on a roof and takes into account stuff like the angle of the roof, the weather, and obstructions like trees and chimneys. Then it uses those measurements to figure out how many panels you'd probably need and how much you could save on your electric bill, including solar incentives in your area. You can see how buying or leasing panels affects your savings, and then send your estimate to installers in your area, instantly.