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Business: Sir Norman Foster
Part of a 1997 BBC factual series entitled The Business, outlining the characteristics for success in business of entrepreneurial individuals from different disciplines, this documentary follows accomplished British architect, Sir Norman Foster, and his core team from Foster & Partners as they prepare their competition bid for the design of the new Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain. |
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The gender issues surrounding the profession of architecture are complex and frequently highly emotionally charged. Is architecture fundamentally a male profession? This documentary interviews women architects from around the world to ascertain criteria for success, to establish why some women leave architectural practice and to compare debates and attitudes within other traditionally male dominated professions. |
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A documentary series showcasing innovative projects, ideas and approaches to Housing for the 21 st Century. International exemplars and case studies address issues relating to equity, affordability, urban land use and built form, the environment and energy consumption, community participation, materials, fabrication and technology. The series illustrates the diversity of approaches required to satisfy different income groups, cultures, climates and delivery systems worldwide for Housing in the 21 st Century. |
