Based on his book, American writer Stewart Brand takes a look at the life history of buildings - how they're shaped by their architects, and how they're further shaped by their inhabitants.
Jul 10, 1997 - 30m
In the first episode, Stewart Brand takes a look at some famous buildings... and the problems hidden behind their impressive façades.
Jul 17, 1997 - 30m
Stewart Brand looks at the unsung heroes of architecture - cheap, unpretentious buildings, and their inherently malleable qualities.
Jul 24, 1997 - 30m
This episode looks at people who have built their own homes and property and the difference between them and the often stubborn nature of "planned" living.
Jul 31, 1997 - 30m
This episode examines the gap between seeing buildings as either a home or an asset.
Aug 7, 1997 - 30m
This episode looks at how the unromantic role of maintenance plays a crucial part in shaping whether a building stands the test of time, as well as looking at the roles materials play in the way buildings adapt.
Aug 14, 1997 - 30m
The final episode looks at how the component parts of a building adapt and change over time in order to suit the changing world.
