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EP1 Flow Jul 10, 1997

In the first episode, Stewart Brand takes a look at some famous buildings... and the problems hidden behind their impressive façades.

EP2 The Low Road Jul 17, 1997

Stewart Brand looks at the unsung heroes of architecture - cheap, unpretentious buildings, and their inherently malleable qualities.

EP3 Built for Change Jul 24, 1997

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.

EP4 Unreal Estate Jul 31, 1997

This episode examines the gap between seeing buildings as either a home or an asset.

EP5 The Romance of Maintenance Aug 07, 1997

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.

EP6 Shearing Layers Aug 14, 1997

The final episode looks at how the component parts of a building adapt and change over time in order to suit the changing world.

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Released: 10 July 1997 Ended

Producted By: BBC

Country: United Kingdom

Budget: 0

Revenue: 0

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Synopsis

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.

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Stewart Brand

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