Yesterday

New York’s 2WTC Finally Breaks Ground - #198

This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including:New York’s 2WTC finally breaks groundLondon’s BT Tower to become a hotelShanghai Grand Opera House prepares for openingWe end the show with some messages from Spotify.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comw ... Show More

42m 58s

Jul 9

The Sphere Failed. Why Are They Building More? - #196

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Sphere Failed. Why Are They Building More?". Together, we're discussing why cities around the world are building their own Spheres before the first one has even proven successful.Later in the episode, we cover:The Empire S ... Show More

35m 47s

Jul 2

Abu Dhabi’s Gehry-Designed Performing Arts Centre - #195

This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including:Abu Dhabi’s Gehry-designed performing arts centreOman’s agricultural cityLight aircraft hits Beijing’s CITIC TowerThis episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Captu ... Show More

44m 46s

May 2024

Skyscrapers, Part Two: An Arms Race to the Sky

Once society became convinced that you could build skyscrapers without them immediately collapsing, cities across the United States -- and, soon the world -- scrambled to build their own structures. In part two of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the continuing rac ... Show More

36m 40s

May 2024

Skyscrapers, Part One: A Guy and a Birdcage

Skyscrapers are beautiful -- and utterly ridiculous. In the first part of this two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max learn how modern skyscrapers were largely inspired by one guy who, no kidding, saw a heavy book resting on a birdcage and thought "yes, that. But bigger!"See omnystu ... Show More

36m 51s

Jun 2018

Skyscrapers: 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky

Skyscrapers are much more than tall buildings. They're world wonders as far as we're concerned. From design to construction, these babies are beautifully simplistic in all the best ways. Listen in today! Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.ihea ... Show More

52m 10s

Oct 2024

Empire State Building: The Race to the Sky

Join us as we dive into the fascinating history of the Empire State Building, one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks. From its rapid construction during the Great Depression to its legacy as a beacon of American engineering, the Empire State Building has captivated millions ... Show More

9m 2s

Sep 2024

The Empire State Building is getting a what?!

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2309517/open_sms">Send us a message!</a>Hey A-Listers! From digging in the beach at midnight looking for a lost phone to our review of Netflix's "Culinary Class Wars," we c ... Show More

1h 29m

Mar 2021

EA367: Architecture, Development & New York City’s First All-Electric Tower

Architecture, Development & New York City’s First All-Electric Tower Alloy Development has found a unique opportunity in the urban context of New York City. How can you use great design and thoughtful development to impact your built environment in a positive way? This week on En ... Show More

41m 28s

Apr 2024

🎙️”Our NYC LIVE Show” 🗽 — Tesla’s Netflix moment. Kate Spade’s Handbag battle. And Philosophy is the AI antidote.

Live… from New York… it’s The Best One Yet!We performed a live podcast in front of a live studio audience of 400 Besties and Yetis in New York City. So today’s episode has some extra razzle dazzle and sprinkle dinkle… Watch it on Youtube!For our 1st story, Tesla’s worst earnings ... Show More

33m 34s

Listener Q&A Extravaganza - #197