New This Week

After months of editing and several postponed release dates due to production delays, the documentary series The Hidden Side of Architecture finally hits television screens this week. The four-part program directed by Michael Moussa and Tina Erskine looks at little-known facts behind the world’s most iconic buildings. Fans of actor and comedian Wesley Fleming will be happy to hear that he is the host for the series. The program was produced by Leif Bergen and will appear on the Knowledge Now channel on the dates below.

 EPISODE AIRDATE

 1 “Against All Odds” April 3

   The first part takes us to Ancient Egypt, where builders managed to solve formidable engineering problems.

 2 “Building Without Modern Technology” April 10

    How, without modern tools and technology, did medieval builders in Europe construct the great cathedrals that dominated cityscapes for nearly a thousand years?

 3 “Modern Cities” April 17

    In this episode, we admire the beauty of modern urban structures, and we learn some gripping stories behind their planning and construction.

 4 “Road Ahead” April 24

    The last part looks at ideas still in the making: new designs of ever-taller skyscrapers, bio-inspired buildings with smaller footprints, and other marvels that will one day grace our cities.

 Drena Kraakevik ★★★★★

After the first episode of The Hidden Side of Architecture, I can only say that I can’t wait to see the remaining three parts! Fleming does a tremendous job narrating the story; he’s informative yet funny. Don’t miss the free downloadable booklet accompanying the series on Knowledge Now’s Web site. It’s a must-have if you want to learn more about the building featured on the program.