
How Did They Build That?
- 2021 – 2025
- Returning Series
- Documentary
- ~43m / ep
- 4 seasons
- 8.0/10
An exploration of how some of the world's biggest man-made structures were built.
Latest: Season 4 · 2025
View all seasonsE1. Space Stations & Super Inventions
Jul 27, 2025 · 45m
Lives are on the line creating the International Space Station, a scientific marvel a decade in the making, that changes the way we look at the world.
E2. Medals & Marinas
Aug 3, 2025 · 45m
A floating museum honors military heroes in Texas. A sky-park casino balances on six towers. And an office is carved out to protect NYC's High Line.
E3. Speedcore & Steambend
Aug 10, 2025 · 45m
A railway-spanning library mimics the clouds. A speed-core skyscraper is built in record time. And a world first bridge inspired by a child's toy.
E4. High Waters & Harsh Winds
Aug 17, 2025 · 45m
Apartments hanging 164 feet above the water defy gravity in Amsterdam. A trio of towers shimmer on Chicago's skyline, and museum design is revolutionized in Paris.
E5. Ecobuilds & Earthquakes
Aug 24, 2025 · 45m
An airport gets a 9 acre roof without stopping flights. A museum is buried in the desert to keep it cool. And building San Fran's most hated tower.
E6. Shipyards & Slender Builds
Sep 7, 2025 · 45m
A 284ft timber tower tests fire safety limits. An old crane tracks is reborn as sleek glass offices. And 28 apartments are stacked on a 21ft plot.
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