Architecture: Insights into a male-dominated industry

 

Architecture has long been considered a male domain. But that is changing, as female architects like Zaha Hadid and Eileen Gray receive international recognition for their groundbreaking designs.

The design tricks that keep skyscrapers from swaying

Skyscrapers are getting skinnier: As cities get denser, architects are designing builders that are taller and taller on smaller and smaller lots. And that poses one big problem: How do you keep them from swaying in the wind? Behind some of the most iconic shapes on our skylines is a secret design language of architectural tricks —twists, holes, and setbacks— that keep buildings still.

Japanology Plus - Roof Tilers

Tiled roofs can be found on ancient temples and on countless houses around Japan. They're an instantly recognizable feature of Japanese architecture. The people who lay them are skilled workers who combine dedication with instinct. This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is roof tilers. Our main guest is Yasuhiro Ichinose, the president of a roof tiling company established over 100 years ago in Yamanashi Prefecture. And in Plus One, Matt Alt visits a factory to see how tiles are made.