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Building green. Volume 2 [videorecording (DVD)].

Dreamscape Media, 2021.

DVD 720.47 B9321 v.2 Doc

Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction.

Buildings -- Environmental engineering.

Building -- Environmental aspects.

Architecture -- Environmental aspects.

Nuclear energy -- Environmental aspects.

Nuclear fusion.

Natural resources.

Green products.

[videorecording (DVD)].

1 videodisc (96 min.) : Dolby digital sd., col. ; 12 cm.

Originally produced as episodes of the documentary TV program "Ultimate power builders" from Discovery Planet Green in 2009.

Closed-captioned.

Episode 1. Power tower -- Episode 2. Sun on Earth.

Directed by Jacqueline Farmer.

Harry Prichett.

"Mankind is currently defying all four basic elements to engineer big, useful, ambititious, and environmentally friendly projects that will shape our future on planet Earth and even plant the seeds for the colonization of other planets. Episode 1. Power Tower: In downtown Guangzhou, China, one of the greenest structures on earth is rising. Known as Pearl River Tower, the 71-storey building will rely on just wind and sunlight for its power supply. This green skyscraper epitomizes the super tall corporate headquarter buildings of tomorrow as an iconic, high performance structure, that is designed in such harmony with its environment that it potentially produces as much energy as it consumes. The building’s sculptural form guides wind to a pair of openings at its mechanical floors. The rapid winds push turbines that generate energy for the building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The openings also provide structural relief, by allowing wind to pass through the building instead of pressing against it. Abundant natural light, solar power enhance the building’s environmentally friendly nature. Roger Frechette, one of the most famous architect designers in sustainable buildings of the SOM architecture firm, details his conception about tomorrow’s architecture and his work in coordination with the Chinese teams to make this dream come true. Mr Ciu, manager of the Chinese construction teams, explains the numerous challenges and subtleties behind this gigantic construction site. Let’s go to the heart of action and take a front row seat in the creation of the world’s greenest skyscraper. Episode 2, Sun on earth: A huge global increase in energy consumption is inevitable. Renewable energies alone will not satisfy our needs. While nuclear energy is often associated with fission and its dangers, scientists across the world are trying to master its bright side. Nuclear fusion is a safe, clean and unlimited source of energy. But unfortunately, it is incredibly difficult to master. There are different ways of going about it. Three main competing paths are currently being explored, and this episode takes a deep dive into each path."--Container.

Documentary television programs.

Environmental television programs.

Films for the hearing impaired.

Farmer, Jacqueline (Film director)

Prichett, Harry.

Dreamscape Media.

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