ver wondered what goes into building a skyscraper? The kind of cogs, gears, bells and whistles that make bridges, tunnels and sea vessels work? National Geographic Channel (NGC) has launched a new series that can answer a few questions for you.
Launched on January 10, Megastructures promises to reveal ��the drama, personal stories and the technological innovation�� behind some of the world's most impressive structures - from Dubai's Burj Al Arab, the world�s only seven star hotel based on a man made island, to Sears Towers, America�s tallest office building. ��While some other channels may have touched upon this, no one has offered a comprehensive look into these superstructures,�� says Charath Narsimhan, vice-president, marketing, NGC.
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