If We Built It Today
Science
Discussion with architects, historians, engineers, and builders to find out if we could use modern day innovations to recreate these iconic masterpieces, or if fundamental techniques have been lost to time. Experts re-imagine the world's most impressive building projects to reveal how much time, labor, and investment would be necessary to build the most astounding structures in today's world. With the help of architectural experts and urban planners and developers, experts use modern engineering and the latest technology to create a 21st century blueprint for reimagined historical structures.
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If We Built It Today Atlantis Rises
The legend of the lost city of Atlantis is one of history's greatest mysteries, and cutting-edge technology could bring it back to life; experts use modern engineering to reveal if it's possible to build a megacity underwater.
5:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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If We Built It Today Empire State Building
The Empire State Building has been an icon for generations; built at breakneck speed, it towered over New York City as the world's tallest building for 40 years, and its centennial is around the corner.
6:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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If We Built It Today Engineering the Home
From ancient cave dwellings to massive multi-winged estates, the home has never stopped evolving; now, experts mix modern materials with state-of-the-art technology to reveal if a modern home can be constructed to truly stand the test of time.
7:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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If We Built It Today Atlantis Rises
The legend of the lost city of Atlantis is one of history's greatest mysteries, and cutting-edge technology could bring it back to life; experts use modern engineering to reveal if it's possible to build a megacity underwater.
8:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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If We Built It Today Engineering the Home
From ancient cave dwellings to massive multi-winged estates, the home has never stopped evolving; now, experts mix modern materials with state-of-the-art technology to reveal if a modern home can be constructed to truly stand the test of time.
10:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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If We Built It Today Titanic
Experts use cutting-edge tech to discover if a modern vessel of equal opulence to the Titanic could be successfully built for the sea today.
5:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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If We Built It Today Concert Hall
Diving into the science of sound to learn how a room's size, shape, and materials interact to create perfect pitch and exploring whether the cutting edge of audio technology could allow any room to put on a good show.
6:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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Talking to architects, historians, engineers and builders to find out if modern-day innovations could be used to re-create masterpieces, or if fundamental techniques have been lost to time.
7:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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If We Built It Today Titanic
Experts use cutting-edge tech to discover if a modern vessel of equal opulence to the Titanic could be successfully built for the sea today.
8:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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Talking to architects, historians, engineers and builders to find out if modern-day innovations could be used to re-create masterpieces, or if fundamental techniques have been lost to time.
10:00 PM on CTV Nature Canada
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