About this season
What could the city of the future look like? Despite rapid growth, metropolitan areas can remain livable: with architecture that focuses on sustainability. Through building on existing structures and densification upwards and downwards.
Episodes (4)
1. The House on the Roof
Aired 3 November 2021 • 44 min
The first episode is all about vertical densification: from small roof extensions to large-scale additions, from additional floors to houses.
2. The Village on the Roof
Aired 3 November 2021 • 44 min
The second episode introduces villages on roofs and a floating garden. Entire landscapes are being created on roofs. Sustainable construction in existing buildings, more greenery – creates space with quality of life.
3. Above and Below - New Urban Spaces
Aired 3 November 2021 • 44 min
Sustainable architecture brings nature into the city: former urban highways are being transformed into parks, and new oases are being created. In addition, cities are growing downwards – and even diagonally.
4. Building Landscapes
Aired 3 November 2021 • 44 min
In the fourth episode, things are finally going upside down: complex and multi-layered building landscapes are emerging. Nature and the city are merging on different levels, and new space is also being created underground.