Strip the City

Strip the City

This season travel to New York City, Venice, Tokyo, Los Angeles and other cities around the world and get a better understanding of their insides. From the inflatable plugs that will stop New York from flooding in the next superstorm, to how Tokyo's skyscrapers withstand 1500 tremors a year, and how Machu Picchu was built 11,000 feet up, explore amazing engineering feats.
IMDb 8.4/1020141 season
IMDb 8.4/1020141 season
Season 2
8 episodes
  • 1. New York

    1. New York

    NYC is at the corner of coastline that acts like a funnel channeling deadly storms. Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, the infrastructure that keeps it standing through these massive storms is explored.
    NYC is at the corner of coastline that acts like a funnel channeling deadly storms. Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, the infrastructure that keeps it standing through these massive storms is explored.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Jan 28, 2014
  • 2. Chicago

    2. Chicago

    Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, layer by layer, the infrastructure that keeps Chicago standing amidst extreme winters and fierce summer heat waves that have ravaged the city for decades is explored.
    Using CGI animation to strip it of its steel and concrete, layer by layer, the infrastructure that keeps Chicago standing amidst extreme winters and fierce summer heat waves that have ravaged the city for decades is explored.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Feb 4, 2014
  • 3. Venice

    3. Venice

    Venice is sinking while sea levels are rising, a recipe for disaster. Using CGI animation, the infrastructure that keeps Venice afloat through frequent floods and erosive salt water is explored.
    Venice is sinking while sea levels are rising, a recipe for disaster. Using CGI animation, the infrastructure that keeps Venice afloat through frequent floods and erosive salt water is explored.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Feb 11, 2014
  • 4. Tokyo

    4. Tokyo

    Tokyo, home to over 35 million people, is rocked by 1500 tremors a year and has a volcano looming over it that is overdue to erupt. Using CGI to strip it of its layers, the infrastructure that keeps Tokyo ready is explored.
    Tokyo, home to over 35 million people, is rocked by 1500 tremors a year and has a volcano looming over it that is overdue to erupt. Using CGI to strip it of its layers, the infrastructure that keeps Tokyo ready is explored.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Feb 18, 2014
  • 5. New Orleans

    5. New Orleans

    Using CGI to strip it of its steel and concrete, the infrastructure that keeps New Orleans safe from 30 foot waves and tropical cyclones is explored.
    Using CGI to strip it of its steel and concrete, the infrastructure that keeps New Orleans safe from 30 foot waves and tropical cyclones is explored.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Feb 25, 2014
  • 6. Paris

    6. Paris

    Paris was built on top of ancient limestone quarries and the city’s modernization has taken its toll. Using CGI to strip it, the infrastructure that keeps it from crumbling under its own weight is explored.
    Paris was built on top of ancient limestone quarries and the city’s modernization has taken its toll. Using CGI to strip it, the infrastructure that keeps it from crumbling under its own weight is explored.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Mar 11, 2014
  • 7. Machu Picchu

    7. Machu Picchu

    Machu Picchu, the crown jewel of the Incan empire, is constant threatened by earthquakes, landslides and torrential rain. Using CGI to strip it, the infrastructure that keeps it from tumbling down the Andes mountains is explored.
    Machu Picchu, the crown jewel of the Incan empire, is constant threatened by earthquakes, landslides and torrential rain. Using CGI to strip it, the infrastructure that keeps it from tumbling down the Andes mountains is explored.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Mar 18, 2014
  • 8. Los Angeles

    8. Los Angeles

    The entertainment capital of the world has been hit by some of the most devastating earthquakes. Despite that, downtown LA is packed with skyscrapers. Using CGI to strip it, the infrastructure that keeps them standing is explored.
    The entertainment capital of the world has been hit by some of the most devastating earthquakes. Despite that, downtown LA is packed with skyscrapers. Using CGI to strip it, the infrastructure that keeps them standing is explored.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Mar 25, 2014
  • Strip the City
    IMDb 8.4/1020141 season
    This season travel to New York City, Venice, Tokyo, Los Angeles and other cities around the world and get a better understanding of their insides. From the inflatable plugs that will stop New York from flooding in the next superstorm, to how Tokyo's skyscrapers withstand 1500 tremors a year, and how Machu Picchu was built 11,000 feet up, explore amazing engineering feats.
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