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The Best Episodes of How Buildings Learn

Every episode of How Buildings Learn ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of How Buildings Learn!

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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two

Best Episodes Summary

"Flow" is the best rated episode of "How Buildings Learn". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/10/1997. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "The Low Road".

  • Flow
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    #1 - Flow

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/1997

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

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  • The Low Road
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    #2 - The Low Road

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/1997

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

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  • Built for Change
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    #3 - Built for Change

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/1997

    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.

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  • Unreal Estate
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    #4 - Unreal Estate

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/1997

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

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  • The Romance of Maintenance
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    #5 - The Romance of Maintenance

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/1997

    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.

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  • Shearing Layers
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    #6 - Shearing Layers

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/14/1997

    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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