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19th- & 20th-Century Architecture . . . . . . . .4 

Architectural Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Building Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Contemporary Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 

History of Western Architecture . . . . . . . . . .2 

Residential Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 

World Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 

Design 

Architectural Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Basic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Landscape Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Sustainable Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Professional Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Urban Studies 

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Urban Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Urban History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Urban Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

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History of Western 

Architecture Ancient Architecture 

Architecture, Interiors, and 

Furniture (Ancient Egypt to 1975) 

(DVD-ROM) 

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Featuring a collection of approximately 2,000 

images, this DVD-ROM surveys architecture, interi- 

ors, and furniture from ancient to modern times and 

provides commentary from scholars. The DVD-ROM includes 

a searchable index of artists and architecture and 

allows users to zoom in to view details. It presents images 

from ancient Egypt, Crete, Mycenae, Greece, Rome, and 

Pompeii. It also looks at the early Christian, Byzantine, 

Romanesque, Gothic, English Medieval, Early Italian Renaissance, 

High Italian Renaissance, European Renaissance, 

Italian Baroque, and Central European Baroque 

periods. Additionally, the DVD-ROM explores architects 

and styles from 1600–1800 in France and England and 

from 1800–1975 in Europe and the United States. 

Mac|Win DVD-ROM / 2005 / #5BA8157 - $499 

Architecture, Interiors, and 

Furniture (1976 to 2008) (DVD-ROM) 

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Featuring 80 images and commentary from 

scholars, this DVD-ROM surveys architecture, 

interiors, and furniture from 1976 to 2008. It allows users 

to zoom in to view details. 


Edward Cullinan: 

New Buildings in Old Settings 

In this program, architect Edward Cullinan and architect 

and author Victoria Perry discuss the development 

of architecture throughout history. The DVD also 

explains how new architecture can be used to respond 

to an existing situation. 

DVD / 51 min / 1990 / #5BA5717 - $149 


The Miracle of Palladio 

This DVD examines the architecture of Andrea di Pietro, 

known as Palladio. It visits San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice; 

twelve buildings in Vicenza, including the famous basilica 

and town hall; and several villas near the same city, explaining 

how the master architect renewed architecture with the 

spirit of classical antiquity. From the Roland Collection. 

DVD / 43 min / 1987 / #5BA8364 - $199 

Borromini: 

His Extraordinary Architecture 

This program tours such Borromini masterpieces as 

San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Sant’Ivo alla Sapieniza, 

Santa Maria dei Sette Dolori, San Giovanni in Laterano, 

and Sant’Andrea delle Fratte. 

DVD / 35 min / 1996 / #5BA3841 - $199 

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Classical Architecture 

Emphasizing that the harmony, proportion, balance, 

and simplicity in the buildings of the Greek and Roman 

empires have strongly influenced generations of architects, 

this program illustrates the Doric, Ionic, and 

Corinthian architectural styles of ancient Greece and 

the Tuscan and Composite styles of ancient Rome. It 

shows how ancient Greek architecture utilized columns 

and entablatures and discusses the Roman use of vaults, 

arches, and domes. The DVD offers examples from the 

ancient world and includes images of buildings from 

the Renaissance and the neoclassical period. 

DVD / 29 min / 2000 / #5BA4835 - $129 

Ancient Greek Art and Architecture 

This program traces the development of classical Greek 

art and architecture and shows how Greek art incorporated 

features from both local traditions and external 

influences. It also considers the impact of Greek art and 

architecture on later artistic traditions; examines the 

orders of the Greek temple; and covers such topics as 

Mycenaean culture, Minoan legends and art, Ionic and 

Doric columns, and Cycladic icons. 

DVD / 21 min / 1994 / #5BA5365 - $99 

The Acropolis Museum 

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This program offers a guided tour of the Acropolis 

Museum. Featuring maps, drawings, and 

re- creations, it describes the ancient structures, 

metopes, and friezes of the Acropolis. 

DVD / 56 min / #5BA8047 - $179 


Roman Feats of Engineering 

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This program examines such practical Roman engineering 

innovations as arches, roads, and aque- 

ducts. It considers the role that the invention of concrete 

played in the improvement of these technologies 

and tours such important locations as the Circus Maximus, 

the Baths of Caracalla, and the Colosseum. 

DVD / 25 min / 2007 / #5BA5352 - $139 

Medieval Architecture 

Medieval Art and Architecture 

Tracing the history of the medieval era, this still-image 

set discusses the art and architecture of the medieval 

era. It covers such topics as the barbarian invasions and 

the development of feudalism during medieval times. 

The set also examines medieval architecture, including 

the great cathedrals, and considers the continuing 

influence of medieval architectural styles on building 

design. 

5 DVD / 113 min total / 1985 / #5BA7047 - $209 

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French Romanesque Architecture 

and Sculpture 

Defining important architectural and sculptural terms, 

this set travels to four regions of France to explore Romanesque 

structures and sculptures. Each individual 

title — The North, Burgundy, Pilgrimage Routes, and 

Southwest and West — focuses on a single region and 

explores key sites. 


The Construction and Design of 

Gothic Medieval Cathedrals 

This program traces the stylistic development of medieval 

cathedrals and abbeys from Norman to Early English, 

Decorated, and Perpendicular Gothic styles. It also 

discusses construction techniques used during the 

medieval period. 

DVD / 30 min / 1998 / #5BA3556 - $179 


The Medieval House 

Featuring photographs, manuscripts, and original 

sketches, this DVD traces the development of medieval 

houses in Europe. It looks at different house types, including 

rural dwellings to townhouses, and shows how 

climate and social conditions influenced housing styles. 

DVD / 25 min / 1975 / #5BA4599 - $169 

Vincent Scully: 

An Art Historian Among Architects 

Featuring such figures as David Childs, Peter Eisenman, 

Paul Goldberger, John Hale, and Robert Venturi, 

this program profiles Vincent Scully. It discusses 

his home and educational background and his wide 

range of interests in art and architecture, including 

classical styles, American architecture, historic 

preser vation, and urban design. 

DVD / 56 min / 2010 / #5BA7093 - $179 

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19th- & 20th-Century Architecture 

Modernism 

This program traces the origins of the modern style, 

which shipped away artifice and took residential architecture 

in a new direction of straight lines, flat roofs, and 

walls of glass. The DVD considers the influence of Le Corbusier 

on modern style. c 

DVD / 24 min / 1998 / #5BA4267 - $189 


Victor Horta (1861–1947) 

and His Contemporaries (DVD-ROM) 

This DVD-ROM features images of Victor Horta’s buildings 

in Brussels and shows works by his contemporaries, including 

Josef Hoffmann, P. Saintenoy, Gustave Strauven, 

Paul Hankar, Armand Van Waesberghe, Paul Hamesse, 

Albert Roosenboom, and Paul Cauchie. 


Le Corbusier 1887–1965 (DVD-ROM) 

This DVD-ROM offers 204 images of Le Corbusier’s work. 

It explores his designs for houses, apartments, and hostels, 

including the Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, the 

Maisons Jaoul in Paris, and houses in India. The DVD-ROM 

also looks at Ronchamp, La Tourette, and Chandigarh 

and presents buildings in Rio de Janeiro; Ahmedabad; 

Firminy; Zürich; and Cambridge, Massachusetts. 


Arts and Crafts 

This program profiles the Craftsman bungalow, which is 

an inexpensive Arts and Crafts-inspired house marketed 

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DVD / 30 min / 1998 / #5BA4235 - $179 


Gaudí: Life and Works 

This program examines the life and works of Antoni Gaudí. 

It considers Gaudí’s architectural vision and discusses his 

artistic imagery. The DVD covers such topics as Gaudí’s 

early works, the inspiration he drew from nature and religion, 

his unfinished Sagrada Família cathedral, and his 

lasting influence on Spanish architecture. 

DVD / 52 min / 2007 / #5BA5636 - $229 


Art Nouveau 

Art Nouveau: Equivoque 1900 

This DVD examines the style of art nouveau, which revolutionized 

typography, illustration, and graphic design and provided 

new impetus for architecture. It shows the furniture of 

Van de Velde, the ironwork of Guimard’s famous Paris Metro 

stations, the houses of Perret, the posters of Mucha, and the 

paintings of the symbolists. From the Roland Collection. 

DVD / 14 min / 1986 / #5BA8362 - $199 

Eero Saarinen 1910–1961 (DVD-ROM) 

Featuring 93 slides, this DVD-ROM surveys Eero Saarinen’s 

work. It includes images of Dulles Airport in Washington, 

D.C.; the TWA Terminal at the John F. Kennedy Airport; the 

MIT Chapel in Cambridge, Massachusetts; the John Deere 

offices in Illinois; and the General Motors Technological 

Center in Michigan. 


Alvar Aalto 

Featuring Finish architect Alvar Aalto’s last interview for 

television, this program shows examples of his architecture 

and interior design in hospitals, industrial buildings, and 

homes and looks at his famed furnishings and fittings. The 

DVD highlights Aalto’s individualism as it was combined 

with the international architectural trends of the 20th century 

and show how he designed structures to exist in harmony 

whith the environment. From the Roland Collection. 

DVD / 57 min / 1980 / #5BA8369 - $199 

The Rietveld Schröder House: 

Restoration of a De Stijl 

Interior and Exterior 

This DVD documents the restoration of the 1925 Rietveld 

Schröder House, which was considered a monument to 

modernism. It shows how Bertus Mulder, working with the 

original client, restored house to its original condition. The 

program highlights the noteworthy aspects of Rietveld’s architecture. 

In German with subtitles. From the Roland Collection. 

DVD / 30 min / 1988 / #5BA8363 - $199 

The Pompidou Center (Beaubourg) 

Design and Construction 

Filmed on location, this DVD examines the planning, 

construction, scope, and controversial reception of the 

Georges Pompidou National Center for Art and Culture in 

Paris, which is also called the “Beaubourg” after its location 

in the old Marais district. The program tours the building; 

features an interview with arts writer and lecturer Rosamond 

Bernier, who explores the forces that shaped the 

enterprise; and includes commentary from key players. 

DVD / 55 min / 1977 / #5BA6729 - $159 


The Fall and Rise of Mackintosh 

This DVD considers the dramatic changes in the reputation 

of the great Glasgow builder Charles Rennie 

Mackintosh. Although his influence is a major force in 

contemporary architecture and design, he was a relatively 

unknown architect until recent years, even within Glasgow. 

This program highlights the restoration of Mackintosh’s 

reputation and work. From the Roland Collection. 

DVD / 52 min / 1991 / #5BA8370 - $199 

Mies van der Rohe Frank Lloyd Wright 

I Don’t Want to Be Interesting, 

I Want to Be Good, 

by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 

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This program features an interview with Ludwig 

Mies van der Rohe in which he discusses his edu- 

cation and background, his time at the Bauhaus, his relationship 

with German modernist architect Peter Behrens, 

and his approach to architecture. The DVD presents 

images of his seminal work, the Seagram Building, 

which he designed in 1958. 

DVD / 30 min / 2011 / #5BA8162 - $169 


Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 

(CD-ROM) 

This CD-ROM offers over 90 images that survey the 

works of influential modernist architect Ludwig Mies 

van der Rohe. 

Mac|Win CD-ROM / 2009 / #5BA6933 - $139 

The Tugendhat House: 

Mies van der Rohe’s 

Czech Masterpiece 

This program traces the history of Mies van der Rohe’s 

Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic. The story 

of the house is recounted by art historian Daniella 

Hammer -Tugendhat, who is the daughter of the couple 

who commissioned the house. 

DVD / 50 min / 2004 / #5BA3890 - $169 


Bauhaus 

Bauhaus: The Face of the 20th Century 

Featuring archival footage, this DVD traces the development 

of Bauhaus style in architecture, design, pottery, 

weaving, theater, and ballet and profiles key figures, including 

Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, László Moholy-Nagy, 

Josef Albers, Christopher Frayling, Charles Jencks, Peter 

Hand, and Philip Johnson. It also considers Bauhaus in the 

context of the political unrest of the Weimar Republic and 

looks at how architecture in Chicago was influenced by 

Bahhaus ideals. Highly Recommended, Library Journal. 

DVD / 50 min / 1994 / #5BA5037 - $169 

Bauhaus: Less Is More 

This program traces the history of Bauhaus. It examines 

the school’s key figures, including founder Walter Gropius, 

László Moholy-Nagy, Mies van der Rohe, Paul Klee, 

and Josef Albers. c 

DVD / 32 min / 2005 / #5BA5342 - $159 

A Conversation With 

Frank Lloyd Wright 

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In this 1953 interview, Frank Lloyd Wright discusses 

his life, work, philosophy, and such influences on 

his work as the designs of Louis Sullivan. He speaks 

about his public persona and his choice of honest 

arrogance over hypocritical humility. The DVD shows 

the house in Oak Park, Fallingwater, Talliesin, Talliesin 

West, and the Johnson Factory Building. c 

DVD / 29 min / 1953 / #5BA8332 - $149 

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater 

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This set examines Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. 

It offers an interactive, virtual tour of the master- 

piece and explores Wright’s concept of organic architecture, 

in which a building, its site, and its inhabitants are 

integrated ino a unified whole. 


Frank Lloyd Wright’s 

Guggenheim Museum 

In this DVD, architectural historian Neil Levine traces 

the history of the Guggenheim Musuem and shows 

how Frank Lloyd Wright revolutionized the relationship 

between people and art. The program features archival 

film footage and original Wright drawings and includes 

new photography that documents recent restorations. 

It also offers an interactive virtual tour of the Guggenheim 

Museum. 

DVD / 85 min / 2010 / #5BA6961 - $109 

The Bauhaus: 

Its Impact on the World of Design 

This DVD focuses on the town planners, architects, and 

mass production designers of the Bauhaus, examining 

their approaches to aestheticizing the modern technical 

world. From the Roland Collection. 

DVD / 15 min / 1991 / #5BA8361 - $199 

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Contemporary Architecture 

Daring to Be New: 

Contemporary Architecture 

This DVD examines the most innovative and experimental 

architecture in Japan, the United States, and Europe. Exploring 

the Lloyd’s Building in England, the Guggenheim 

Museum in Spain, and the Umeda Sky City in Japan, it 

discusses setting, choice of materials, function, structure, 

scale, and relationship to tradition. 

DVD / 75 min / 2000 / #5BA6252 - $169 

Architects on the Frontline 

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Part 1 goes behind the scenes of the Aga Khan Award 

for Architecture in 2008 to examine eight finalists who 

designed projects with the aim of improving living conditions 

and opportunities for the poor. Anish Kapoor and Norman 

Foster discuss projects in Bali, Turkey, Burkina Faso, Sri 

Lanka, Indonesia, China, Lebanon, and Qatar. 

DVD / 26 min / 2011 / #5BA8339 - $209 

Part 2 presents eleven finalists in Bangladesh, Morocco, 

Albania, Spain, Malaysia, Tunisia, China, India, Iran, and 

Saudi Arabia. 

DVD / 26 min / 2011 / #5BA8340 - $209 

Part 3 features the five winning projects: Bridge School 

in China, the Wadi Hanifa Wetlands in Saudi Arabia, the 

Mandinatal al Zahra Museum in Spain, the Ipekyol Textile 

Factory in Turkey, and the Revitalization of the Recent 

Heritage of the City of Tunis in Tunisia. 

DVD / 26 min / 2011 / #5BA8341 - $209 

Frank Gehry Moshe Safdie 

Birth of an Icon: 

Frank Gehry’s Disney Hall 

Featuring Frank Gehry discussing his design methods, 

this program looks at the Los Angeles Philharmonic 

Orchestra’s Disney Hall. It considers the building’s 

acoustic design by Yasuhisa Toyota and objections to 

the project raised by Sam Hall Kaplan. 

DVD / 11 min / 2003 / #5BA5043 - $109 

Frank Gehry and Alvar Aalto: 

Ideas and Influences 

This program shows how the works of late Finnish 

architect Alvar Aalto influenced and inspired architect 

Frank Gehry. It features a discussion between Gehry 

and Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa. c 

DVD / 31 min / 2006 / #5BA5637 - $129 

Visions of Future Living 

With views of architecture on land, in the ocean, and in 

space, this engaging DVD speculates on the architecture 

of the future. Viewers travel to a home in Florida controlled 

by a “house-brain,” witness underwater self-growing construction 

experiments in the Virgin Islands, accompany 

a French ocean-architect on his underwater sightseeing 

vessel, and meet the architect of NASA’s Space Station. 

From the Roland Collection. 

DVD / 44 min / 1986 / #5BA8367 - $199 

New Horizons 

This DVD profiles architects and artists whose innovative 

ideas have broken with tradition. It introduces a sculptor 

in Texas who has welded a house of steel; architects 

of homes inspired by Pueblo cave dwellings; builders of 

a cluster of domes in southern California; and an artist 

whose “habitable sculptures” are designed to produce 

varied psychological feedback from those who live in 

them. From the Roland Collection. 

DVD / 44 min / 1984 / #5BA8366 - $199 

Sydney and Canberra (DVD-ROM) 

This DVD-ROM presents buildings in Sydney and Canberra 

that were designed by Jørn Utzon; Philip Cox; John 

Andrews; Lawrence Nield, Conybeare Morrison & Partners; 

Glenn Murcutt; Ancher, Mortlock & Woolley; Leigh 

Prentice; Graham Jahn; and Mitchell, Giurgola & Thorp. 


Habitat and Beyond, 

by Moshe Safdie 

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In this DVD, Moshe Safdie traces his career from Habitat 

‘67 to the present day. He discusses important 

projects in Israel, including the Yad Vashem Museum and 

the city of Modi’in; examines his cultural buildings in Canada 

and the U.S., including the Quebec Museum of Civilization 

and the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C.; and describes 

his large-scale housing projects in Asia. 

DVD / 30 min / 2011 / #5BA8163 - $169 


Marina Bay Sands: Humanizing 

Mega-Scale, by Moshe Safdie 

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In this DVD, Moshe Safdie discusses Marina Bay 

Sands, a massive, three-tower casino complex in Sin- 

gapore that includes a cantilevered Sky Park, a low-rise 

conference center, and a museum inspired by a lotus 

flower. Safdie explains how he humanized a mega-scale 

project and integrated it into the existing urban landcape. 

DVD / 30 min / 2011 / #5BA8161 - $169 


Architect Profiles 

To a New Modernism, by Zaha Hadid 

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In this program, Zaha Hadid discusses several of her 

designs, including The Peak, and how she developed 

her architectural approach. The DVD explores Hadid’s architectural 

language and emphasis on fluidity and looks 

at her inventive way of depicting architectural ideas. 

DVD / 30 min / 1988 / #5BA8168 - $169 


Defying the Rules, by Steven Holl 

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This program features a lecture by Steven Holl in which 

he discusses three of his buildings: the Bloch addition 

to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri 

(2007); the mixed-use Linked Hybrid complex in Beijing, 

China (2009); and the Vanke Center in Shenzhen, China 

(2009), which is also known as the “Horizontal Skyscraper.” 

DVD / 30 min / 2011 / #5BA8158 - $169 


Royal Ontario Museum, 

by Daniel Libeskind 

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In this DVD, Daniel Libeskind discusses the Royal 

Ontario Museum, which opened in June 2007. He 

examines his unconventional competition entry, which 

consisted of 17 conceptual sketches on the backs of 17 

napkins; explores his inspirations, and describes the controversy 

surrounding his dramatic building design. 

DVD / 30 min / 2009 / #5BA8164 - $169 


Norman Foster Robert Stern 

Norman Foster (1935– ) (DVD-ROM) 

The DVD-ROM offers images of works by British architect 

Norman Foster. It looks at the Sainsbury Centre 

at the University of East Anglia, the Renault Building 

in West Swindon, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, 

the Stansted Airport in Hertfordshire, and the Cranfield 

Institute of Technology Library. 


Building the Gherkin 

This DVD chronicles the design, planning, and construction 

of the controversial Swiss Re building, which is an 

ecological skyscraper designed by British architect Norman 

Foster. The program examines the political climate 

during the design process, explains that the September 

11 terrorist attacks and IRA bombings increased tensions 

surrounding the building, and considers the building’s 

controversial design. “This well-made DVD is recommended 

for comprehensive architecture collections,” 

Library Journal. 

DVD / 52 min / 2005 / #5BA5361 - $299 

The Refurbishment of New York’s 

Lincoln Center, by Charles Renfro 

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Career Retrospective, 

by Robert Stern 

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In this DVD, Robert Stern discusses his early years 

revitalizing the Architectural League of New York 

under Philip Johnson and working for local government 

to try to improve housing quality in the city. He 

also describes the growth of his practice. 

DVD / 30 min / 2009 / #5BA8167 - $169 


Robert A. M. Stern: 15 Central Park 

West and the History of the New 

York Apartment House 

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In this DVD, Charles Renfro discusses his firm Diller Scofidio 

+ Renfro’s renovations of the Lincoln Center arts 

complex in New York. He considers the strengths and weaknesses 

of the original campus, which was designed in the late 

1950s and early 1960s by leading American architects, and 

details the various phases of the project, which will include 

opening up the Julliard music school and the Alice Tully concert 

hall, reworking Dan Kiley’s landscape scheme for the 

North Plaza, and re-energizing Robertson Plaza. 

DVD / 30 min / 2011 / #5BA8160 - $169 


Studio Gang Architects: Aqua Tower 

This program profiles Jeanne Gang of Chicago’s Studio 

Gang Architects and examines Aqua, which is an 82-story 

apartment tower that was designed by the firm. The DVD 

looks at the thinking behind the curvilinear tower and 

tours other Studio Gang projects. 

DVD / 27 min / 2009 / #5BA6725 - $179 

Jubilee Church, by Richard Meier 

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In 1996, Richard Meier won the commission for his 

first church project: the Jubilee Church of Rome, Italy. 

In this program, Meier describes his first meeting with the 

Pope to present the project and examines the ways in 

which the church fits within and breaks free from traditional 

Christian architecture. 

DVD / 30 min / 2009 / #5BA8165 - $169 


In this DVD, architect Robert A. M. Stern explains the 

influence of apartment buildings on affluent city 

dwellers. He discusses the amenities of 15 Central Park West 

and shows how the building’s features represent a return 

to aspects of 19th-century apartment buildings. The program 

also explores contemporary residential towers. 

DVD / 24 min / 2011 / #5BA7859 - $179 

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Residential 


300 Years of Housing 

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This DVD explores housing styles throughout history . 

It examines the timber frame, 16th-century stone 

buildings, Queen Anne housing, baroque housing, the 

Georgian terrace, Regency housing, working class housing , 

suburban villas, early council housing, Garden City estates, 

1940s prefabs, postwar system buildings, high rises, and 

the estates of the 1970s and 80s. The program also covers 

such topics as speculative development between the 

World Wars and migration back into the city. 

DVD / 30 min / 2002 / #5BA3554 - $189 


Housing Styles and Trends 

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This presentation reviews housing styles in the U.S. 

and traces their development from early settlements 

to modern trends. It includes detailed illustrations that 

explain the characteristics of a variety of housing styles. 

The presentation also examines such factors that influence 

housing trends as lifestyle, family, economics, 

and demographics. 

PowerPoint Mac|Win / 2004 / #5BA4573 - $109 

The American House: 

A Guide to Architectural Styles 

This program introduces such popular architectural home 

styles as Tudor, which has roots in medieval designs and 

1920s fashion trends; neoclassical, which traces its beginnings 

to ancient Greece; Queen Anne; bungalow; ranch; 

prairie; colonial revival, which exemplifies the idea of a 

visual expression of social values; and contemporary. c 

DVD / 23 min / 2006 / #5BA4907 - $149 


Seaside Homes 

This DVD examines the relationship between form and 

nature in the design of seaside homes. It looks at Torre 

del Pellicano’s conversion from a Spanish fort into a 

romantic hideaway, Robert Mellin’s home design that 

pays homage to the Newfoundland seaside culture, 

and Brian Hemingway’s Zen Beach house. c 

DVD / 30 min / 2007 / #5BA5925 - $189 


Dreams That Come True 

Featuring American homeowners who have built their 

own houses from their own designs without the help 

of architects, this DVD visits a school in Maine that 

teaches non-professionals every aspect of how to build 

a house. It tours imaginative and extravagant homes in 

Maine, New York, California, and New Mexico. From the 

Roland Collection. 

DVD / 44 min / 1984 / #5BA8365 - $199 

World Architecture 

Adventures in Architecture: 

Dreams 

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In this program, Dan Cruickshank examines great 

works of architecture that have been inspired by 

dreams. Cruickshank looks at the world’s first sky scraper, 

which is made of mud, in Shibam, Yemen; tours the city 

of Santo Domingo; explores the ancient Himalayan 

kingdom of Bhutan; and discusses the design of the 

Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. 

DVD / 50 min / 2008 / #5BA6181 - $189 



Beauty 

In this program, architectural historian Dan Cruickshank 

examines the concept of beauty as manifested in architecture. 

He travels to Greenland, where he builds an 

igloo; explores the Leshan Giant Buddha in China; visits 

the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia; tours the 

Sun Temple in Konark, India; and traces the history of 

the Albi Cathedral in southern France. 

DVD / 50 min / 2008 / #5BA6179 - $189 



Power 

This DVD shows how dictators, kings, sultans, and the 

ruling class have divulged their fantasies of power through 

architecture and construction. The program explores such 

locations as the Ceausescu’s Palace in Romania, the Marqab 

Castle in Syria, plantation houses in New Orleans, the 

Topkapi Harem in Istanbul, and Astana in Kazakhstan. 

DVD / 50 min / 2008 / #5BA6180 - $189 



Paradise 

Featuring Dan Cruickshank, this program visits buildings 

that evoke cultural and religious images of paradise. It 

tours St. Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt’s Sinai desert, 

the Hanging Temple in China, Turkey’s Süleymaniye 

Mosque, two wooden churches in Russia, and the Sri 

Ranganathaswamy Temple in India. 

DVD / 50 min / 2008 / #5BA6208 - $189 



Pleasure 

This DVD shows how architecture can provide pleasure 

to visitors and owners. It visits the Taj in Mumbai, India; 

the Schloss Neuschwanstein in Germany; an ancient 

brothel in Pompeii, Italy; an opera house in the Amazon 

basin in Brazil; and the Villa Barbaro in northern Italy. 

DVD / 50 min / 2008 / #5BA6209 - $189 


Heavenly Mud: 

Architecture and Magic in Mali 

This program travels down the Niger River in Mali to explore 

rarely seen traditional African architecture. It shows 

ancient mosques and palaces in Timbuktu and Djenne 

built from adobe, with special emphasis on the interior of 

Djenne’s Grand Mosque. It also follows a master mason 

as he practices traditional rituals designed to protect his 

buildings. 

DVD / 52 min / 2006 / #5BA8395 - $199 

Architecture of China 

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This program traces the 7,000-year evolution of Chinese 

architecture and examines the four categories 

of Chinese architecture: palaces, temples, residential 

houses, and pavilions. 

DVD / 27 min / 2002 / #5BA3852 - $199 


Birth of a Nation: 

The Acquisitions and Achievements 

of the Achaemenid Empire 

This program traces the history of the Achaemenid Empire, 

which was the first Persian empire. It also examines 

the historic architecture of the major cities and palaces of 

the Achaemenid Empire. c 

DVD / 52 min / 2009 / #5BA7096 - $169 

Ancient History: The Maya 

Hosted by Zay Harding, this program examines the ancient 

Mayan civilization and debunks common myths and 

misunderstandings about the Mayan people. It considers 

the famous and spectacular architectural achievements 

of the Maya; explains that, despite common media portrayals, 

they were not a bloodthirsty warrior society; highlights 

their role as the world’s first environmental farmers; 

and covers such topics as homeland and geography, the 

network of city-states, culture, ceremonial warfare, art 

and architecture, mathematics, astronomy, and writing. 

“History, cultural, and environmental programs of 

study will find this film particulary useful, accessible, 

and illuminating,” School Library Journal. c 

DVD / 30 min / 2008 / #5BA6974 - $119 

The Arab & Muslim World 

Art and Architecture of 

the Arab World 

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India 

This set tours three famed cities that were home to 

ancient artists, scholars, and architects: Bukhara, 

Uzbekistan; Timbuktu, Mali; and Djenné, Mali. The set also 

travels around the Straits of Gibraltar and visits tombs, 

mosques, monuments, and palaces in Córdoba, Spain, 

and Marrakesh, Morocco. c 

2 DVD / 38 min each / 1999 / #5BA5050 - $119 

Arab Dynasties 

This DVD explores the ancient capital of Persepolis, Iran, 

and looks at the palace of Darius I, who was ruler of the 

Achaemenid dynasty. The program travels to Isfahan, 

Iran, which was declared the capital of Persia under the 

rule of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty. It also visits 

the Timurid city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan and tours the 

Registan Mosque. c 

DVD / 38 min / 2003 / #5BA7941 - $99 

Islamic Mosques 

This DVD traces the historical evolution of Islamic 

mosques. It discusses common elements of all mosques, 

including decoration with Arabic calligraphy, a place for 

ritual cleansing, the Imam’s podium, and a niche that signifies 

the direction of Mecca. c 

DVD / 25 min / 2005 / #5BA5338 - $159 

India’s Fatehpur Sikri 

Fatehpur Sikri is a historic city in the Uttar Pradesh state of 

northern India that was founded by the Mogul emperor 

Akbar the Great in 1569. This DVD looks at this largely 

intact masterpiece of Mogul architecture. The program 

is available in two different versions, one geared toward 

secondary students and one tailored to college students. 

Secondary / DVD / 30 min / 2003 / #5BA3833 - $199 

Secondary / CMS + DVD / 1 yr License / #5BA7940 - $398 

College / DVD / 30 min / 2003 / #5BA3834 - $219 

College / CMS + DVD / 1 yr License / #5BA7888 - $438 

The Mystery of the Taj Mahal 

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In this BBC production, Wayne Begley analyzes the 

location and design of the Taj Mahal to extract the 

deeper symbolism in the design of the tomb that was 

built by Shah Jahan in 1642 as a memorial to his wife. Begley 

explains how the Taj Mahal can be viewed as a representation 

of the Throne of God as described in the 

Koran. 

DVD / 50 min / 1999 / #5BA8334 - $189 




Architectural Engineering 

Structures 

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This DVD defines such structural concepts as tension, 

compression, shear, cantilever, bending, and 

torsion. It features examples of tension in suspension 

bridges, tents, and webs; compression and buckling in 

columns, guy ropes, arches, and tunnels; shear in cutting 

metal; structural failings due to torsion; cantilever 

in tree branches, lights, and bridges; and bending in 

I-beams and bridges. 

DVD / 20 min / 1999 / #5BA5079 - $139 


The Science of Structures 

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Explaining that building a house requires more 

than just materials, this program examines the 

scientific principles used in every aspect of home construction. 

It considers such structural components as 

roof rafters and foundations. Discovery Enterprises. 

DVD / 56 min / 2007 / #5BA5354 - $119 

Deconstruction: 

The Science of Building a House 

In this set, Steven Hannen visits a construction site and a 

laboratory to show how engineering principles, high-tech 

materials, and proven construction techniques are used 

in the construction of quality homes. The set explores 

the scientific principles behind building construction. 

2 DVD / 50 min each / 2004 / #5BA5062 - $199 

Build It Bigger 

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Featuring architect Danny Forster, this set explores 

four mega-construction projects. It looks at the New 

Orleans surge barrier, which was designed in response to 

Hurricane Katrina; examines the Mponeng mine in Johannesburg, 

South Africa; considers the San Francisco Bay 

Bridge, which has been under construction for nearly a 

decade; and covers Switzerland’s Gotthard Base Tunnel, 

which is the world’s longest worksite. Discovery Enterprises. 


Bridges 

Movable Steel Bridges 

Surveying movable bridges around the world, this 

DVD examines the four main types of movable 

bridges: the drawbridge, the bascule bridge, the 

lift bridge, and the swing bridge. It investigates 

the structural and mechanical aspects of bridge 

construction and discusses windloading and 

hydraulics. From the Roland Collection. “Visually 

very well done. Bridges are seen from angles 

not available to casual viewers, through the 

eyes of those who see beauty in mechanism,” 

Video Rating Guide. 

DVD / 78 min / 1990 / #5BA8371 - $199 

Engineering: Bridges by Design 

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Exploring the elegant engineering technology 

that has been used to build bridges throughout 

history, this program discusses the dynamics that are 

considered when designing and building bridges. 

DVD / 15 min / 2011 / #5BA8347 - $119 


Building Bridges: 

The Physics of Construction 

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This DVD introduces the basic principles of bridge 

construction. It defines such concepts as stress, 

strain, and Young’s modulus; explains how these concepts 

relate to the structural properties of building materials; 

and shows how materials function in various 

bridge designs. The program demonstrates load testing 

of a bridge plan and challenges students to design and 

test bridges using simple materials. 

DVD / 31 min / 2008 / #5BA7097 - $169 


Iron & Steel Iron: Materials and Conservation 

Iron and Steel 

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This program examines 

iron and 

steel. It outlines the important 

mechanical properties 

of different types of cast 

iron, describes the forms in 

which carbon appears in 

commercial grades of cast 

iron, and looks at the 

smelting process. 

DVD / 15 min / 1992 / #5BA8377 - $199 


This DVD traces advances in the 18th century that made cast 

and wrought iron essential for architectural, structural, and 

decorative uses. It examines the production of different 

forms of iron, explains the properties of iron, and demonstrates 

repair techniques for conservation purposes. 

DVD / 40 min / 2002 / #5BA4914 - $189 


How Stuff Works: Steel 

This program shows how engineers produce high-quality 

steel. It features architects who discuss the importance of 

steel’s tensile strength in bridge construction and interviews 

workers at a steel recycling plant. Discovery Enterprises. 

DVD / 43 min / 2008 / #5BA6772 - $119 

Building Materials 

Materials: 

How They Behave Under Load 

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This DVD describes the forces to which structural 

materials are subjected, explains how materials be- 

have under load, and considers their suitability for particular 

uses. It covers such topics as translations and rotational 

forces, cantilevers, stable equilibrium and free-body 

diagrams, different forms of carbon, stress-strain graphs, 

Young’s modulus, and bonding. 

DVD / 43 min / 2008 / #5BA6250 - $159 


Choosing Sustainable Materials 

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This program visits an eco-friendly housing development 

in the UK and explores its use of recycled plastics 

and FSC-certified wood. The DVD discusses the architect’s 

use of renewable and reclaimed resources and shows how 

he accounted for all end-of-life disposal to reduce the 

project’s carbon footprint. It also explores modern timber 

production and features a representative from England’s historic 

Forest of Dean explaining how clear cutting, when properly 

conducted, can be part of sustainable management. c 

DVD / 25 min / 2011 / #5BA8376 - $129 

Industrial Product Design and 

Sustainability: 

Choosing Sustainable Materials 

This program features a leading international architect who 

leads a tour through the United Kingdom’s first zero-carbon 

housing project. It shows how bathrooms and kitchens are 

made from recycled plastic and emphasizes that much of 

the structure is made from sustainable wood. The DVD considers 

what makes materials sustainable, including certification, 

recycling, and the inputs and carbon footprint required 

to create them; includes interviews with materials scientists 

who discuss the characteristics and properties of sustainable 

materials; covers the benefits and limitations of using 

sustainable materials; and questions the possibility of producing 

a completely sustainable building. 

DVD / 30 min / 2009 / #5BA6641 - $179 


Industrial Product Design and 

Sustainability: 

Designing With Recycled Materials 

This program examines the design of mass-produced 

products from recycled plastics and considers associated 

design challenges. It offers illustrative case studies and tours 

a recycling plant. The DVD also shows how waste products 

are converted into polymers and highlights the benefits 

and drawbacks of using virgin and recycled materials. 

DVD / 30 min / 2009 / #5BA7911 - $179 


Wood 

This program introduces lumber. It covers such topics 

as the properties of wood, wood grades, wood defects, 

wood frame construction, and wood preservation. The 

DVD also explains how to select the appropriate wood 

for a particular application and looks at different types of 

fasteners. 

DVD / 16 min / 1993 / #5BA7043 - $199 


Limestone 

This program examines the use of limestone as a building 

material and explores its failure, repair, and conservation. 

The DVD discusses the origins of limestone, quarrying, 

cutting, and carving and offers illustrative case studies. 

DVD / 30 min / 2001 / #5BA7864 - $189 


Bricks and Brickmaking 

Exploring the wide range of clay types and manufacturing 

methods used in brickmaking, this program presents 

footage from clay brickworks. It examines such formation 

processes as handcrafting, machine molding, pressing, 

and extruding and demonstrates firing in traditional, 

continuous-burning, multi-chamber, and tunnel kilns. 

DVD / 26 min / 2001 / #5BA3842 - $199 


In d u s t r I a l Pro d u c t desIgn a n d sustaInabIlIty: ch o o s I n g sustaInable MaterIals 

Concrete 

Explaining that concrete is an ancient building material, 

this program investigates the early uses of concrete in 

Italy, traces the rise of reinforced concrete, and explores a 

modern concrete masterpiece in France. 

DVD / 24 min / 1998 / #5BA7944 - $129 

The Failure Modes of 

Concrete Beams 

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This DVD shows the testing of seven concrete 

beams with varying amounts of reinforcement. It 

illustrates modes of failure in reinforced concrete. 

DVD / 14 min / 1991 / #5BA8378 - $179 



Building Construction 

Math in Construction Technology 

Examining real-world problems that require practical 

mathematical solutions, this program emphasizes the importance 

of technical mathematics skills to professionals 

in construction and building. It features illustrative, onscreen 

computations and presents strategies for solving 

a variety of technical math problems. 

DVD / 10 min / 1998 / #5BA7027 - $119 

Building a House 

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This set follows the construction of a wood-frame 

house. The Exterior documents the stages of ex- 

terior home construction, including laying the foundation, 

framing, planning drainage layouts, roofing, and 

cladding. The Interior covers plumbing, heating, electrical 

installation, insulation, drywalling, painting, carpentry, 

and floor installation for tile, hardwood, and carpeting. 

The Exterior / DVD / 30 min / 2004 / #5BA4274 - $149 

The Exterior / CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA7840 - $298 

The Interior / DVD / 27 min / 2004 / #5BA4273 - $149 

The Interior / CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA7841 - $298 

House 2006 

This DVD follows the construction of a modern domestic 

house from beginning to end. It discusses building materials 

and their properties and looks at types of foundations, 

walls, floors, insulation, lintels, trusses, roofs, ventilation, 

piping, ceilings, staircases, and electrical 

installations. 

DVD / 28 min / 2006 / #5BA5044 - $199 


Foundation to Roof 

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This DVD explains the science and engineering behind 

modern home construction. Focusing on such 

materials as concrete, steel, rebar, nails, wood, and engineered 

wood products, it discusses the materials’ performance 

in terms of tension and compression. The program 

also introduces the mathematical principles of house 

framing; features animated illustrations of load-bearing 

columns and beams; and visits a concrete batch plant, a 

tree farm, and a saw mill to provide a detailed overview of 

the origins of building materials. 

DVD / 50 min / 2004 / #5BA8375 - $129 

Foundations 

Foundations of Buildings 

This program examines building foundations. It explains 

what holds a building erect, considers foundation issues, 

and shows how to fix problems. 

DVD / 45 min / 2008 / #5BA6090 - $229 


Finishes 

This program examines internal and external building 

finishes. It describes materials and techniques for plastering 

and rendering, considers the uses of lime, gypsum, 

and cement-based plastering, and discusses ceiling 

finishes. 

DVD / 26 min / 2010 / #5BA4656 - $179 


Estimating Building Materials for 

Home Construction 

This DVD presents techniques for estimating material 

needs for a deck system, exterior and interior walls, roofing , 

and electrical and plumbing systems. It shows how to calculate 

square and linear footage; estimate sheathing, drywall, 

and siding; determine numbers of joists, studs, and 

beams; and assess wiring and plumbing needs. 

DVD / 24 min / 2002 / #5BA3862 - $119 

Illustrated Codes for Designers: 

Residential (CD-ROM) 

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Featuring case studies, this program describes laws, 

codes, regulations, and standards and shows how 

they affect residential design and construction. Based on 

the 2009 IRC, it covers such topics as plumbing, mechanical, 

electrical, space, and building provisions. 

Mac|Win CD-ROM / 2009 / #5BA8333 - $189 

The Home Inspector 

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This set follows a home inspector as he examines a 

Victorian row house, a 40-year-old ranch house, a 

19th-century timber-frame farmhouse, an early 20th- 

century Victorian-style house, an enlarged three-story 

house, and a custom California bungalow. c 

3 DVD / 20 min each / 2003 / #5BA8389 - $239 

Asbestos Building Inspection 

This program provides a brief overview of asbestos and 

details its chemical structure. It looks at common regulated 

asbestos containing materials (RACM), contrasts friable and 

non-friable materials, and describes the asbestos abatement 

survey. The DVD also covers the four basic components of 

buildings, pre-inspection planning, types of inspections, personal 

protective equipment, and survey recordkeeping. 

DVD / 11 min / 2005 / #5BA7092 - $189 

Foundations 

This program introduces the strip foundation and explains 

that it is suitable for the majority of ground conditions. 

It also covers site investigation, ground types, subsoils, 

rafts, piled foundations, and pier foundations. 

DVD / 26 min / 2004 / #5BA3844 - $199 


Surveying 

Building Construction: 

Basic Site Evaluation 

This DVD demonstrates techniques for assessing site 

capabilities, including soil texture, topsoil erosion, 

standing water, and wildlife. It also explains how to anticipate 

problems and find solutions for less-than-ideal sites. 

DVD / 40 min / 1998 / #5BA5608 - $139 



Basic Site Development 

Detailing the processes involved in developing land for a 

residential or commercial construction project, this program 

shows how to analyze a site for potential problems 

and discusses each stage of construction. The DVD addresses 

such issues as zoning regulations, pollution, and 

land usage. 

DVD / 26 min / 1998 / #5BA8388 - $139 



Basic Surveying 

Illustrating such surveying concepts as differential and 

profile leveling, this DVD shows how to survey property 

boundaries. It covers survey equipment, field notes, and 

data collection and analysis techniques. 

DVD / 40 min / 1998 / #5BA2646 - $139 


Safety 

Safety Doesn’t Happen by Chance 

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This DVD discusses construction safety and covers 

such topics as the use of personal protective equip- 

ment, tool safety, electrical safety, hazard communication 

rules, and ladder and scaffold safety. 

DVD / 12 min / 2001 / #5BA8390 - $119 


Site Surveying and Development 

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This DVD examines site evaluation and surveying. It 

looks at equipment, field notes, data collection, 

and data analysis; details pre-construction practices; 

shows how to calculate footage of residential construction 

projects; and considers developmental issues. The 

program shows the construction of a brick wall and a 

blockwall. 

DVD / 101 min / 2004 / #5BA6731 - $149 


Construction Surveying 

This program explores various aspects of construction 

surveying. It discusses boundary and topographic surveying; 

covers rough and finish grading; and describes 

the processes of staking roads and sewers, laying out 

buildings, and preparing a record drawing. 

DVD / 210 min / 2009 / #5BA5061 - $549 


History of Surveying Instruments: 

Impact and Accuracy 

This program examines the technological developments 

used to improve surveying instruments and the accuracy 

of surveying throughout history. It shows surveying instruments 

from various time periods and explains their 

uses and designs. 

DVD / 180 min / 2000 / #5BA5368 - $439 


Jobsite Safety 

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Based on the NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook, 

this program explores key safety issues for residen- 

tial builders and workers. It features demonstrations that 

cover such topics as the use of personal protective gear, 

scaffolding, ladders, vehicles, mobile machinery, lifting, 

electrical safety, trenching, excavation, fire prevention, fall 

protection, and communication on the jobsite. Meets all 

National CTE Organizational Standards. c 

DVD / 21 min / 2008 / #5BA8379 - $119 

Fall Protection 

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Designed for use with the NAHB-OSHA Fall Protection 

Handbook, this DVD demonstrates work prac- 

tices and equipment operations that satisfy OSHA standards. 

It covers such topics as the use of ladders, guardrails, 

personal fall arrest systems, safety nets, and aerial and 

forklift baskets. The program also shows how to communicate 

warnings to a crew. Meets all National CTE Organizational 

Standards. c 

DVD / 31 min / 2008 / #5BA8380 - $119 



Basic Design 

The Awakened Eye: 

A Video Introduction to 

the Principles of Modern Design 

This program teaches an approach to design based on 

the method of Josef Albers that encourages creative 

thinking and leads to designs of integrity based on 

effective use of materials. 

DVD / 58 min / 1991 / #5BA5357 - $109 


Elements of Design and 

Principles of Design 

This DVD examines the design elements of value, color, 

form, shape, line, space, and texture. It shows how these 

elements are combined to create contrast, rhythm, 

unity, and emphasis and to form patterns, movement, 

and balance. c 

DVD / 60 min / 1996 / #5BA4809 - $119 

Design: Understanding the Elements 

Featuring professor John Roach and students from Parsons 

School of Design,this program examines the elements of 

design. It discusses line; covers shape; looks at visual and 

tactile textures; considers size; and defines such color principles 

as value, hue, and complement and such color types 

as analogous, triadic, additive and subtractive, and primary 

colors. The DVD includes design examples. c 

DVD / 20 min / 2007 / #5BA5502 - $199 


Design: Understanding the Principles 

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Outlining the elements of design, this DVD teaches 

how to combine them to achieve the principles of 

design. It discusses unity, looking at balance and symmetry; 

explores dominance, including direction, density, and 

similarity; shows how to achieve contrast through the use 

of color, pattern, texture, scale, repetition, and shape; and 

considers such types of rhythm as regular and irregular, 

organic, and progressive rhythms. The program features 

professor John Roach and students from Parsons School 

of Design and offers examples of design principles in such 

fields as architecture, fashion, interior design, theater, 

product design, and printed publications. c 

DVD / 20 min / 2007 / #5BA5503 - $199 


America by Design: Workplace 

This DVD traces the history of workplace design 

from the colonial farm to contemporary sky - 

scrapers. It examines works by Louis Sullivan, Frank 

Lloyd Wright, and Albert Kahn. Gold Plaque, 

Chicago International Film Festival . 

DVD / 56 min / 1986 / #5BA7111 - $109 

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Color 

Design: All About Color 

Tracing the history of color theories, this DVD considers 

color’s ability to evoke emotion and emphasizes that 

color is a powerful tool in design. It discusses the color 

system of hue, value, and chroma; examines the color 

wheel; differentiates between warm and cool colors; 

and looks at color schemes. 

DVD / 20 min / 2010 / #5BA6719 - $129 


Color in Everyday Life 

This program explores the emotional and visual effects 

of color. Defining such color qualities as tint, shade, hue, 

value, and intensity, it shows how color can alter the appearance 

of a person or a room. The DVD also examines 

color schemes and considers color juxtaposition. c 

DVD / 25 min / 2006 / #5BA4811 - $149 


The Color Eye: Color Indoors 

Featuring interior designer Julie Hodgess, this program 

explores the role of color in interior design for commercial 

and residential spaces. It covers interior color 

schemes; looks at color’s role in enhancing a space; discusses 

window dressings, lighting, fabrics, and flowers; 

and examines the use of color schemes influenced by 

architecture or a building’s heritage. The DVD tours the 

Portobello Hotel in London, the State House Hotel in 

Land’s End, the Draycott Hotel in Chelsea, St. Leonard’s 

Church in Sheepsor, Julie’s Bar in London, and the private 

house once used as the setting for the sitcom To 

the Manor Born. 

DVD / 30 min / 1991 / #5BA7862 - $189 


Exploring Color: 

Creating Color Wheels and 

Using Color Schemes 

This program examines the elements of color; explores 

primary, secondary, tertiary, and intermediate colors; 

and outlines different styles of color wheels. It shows 

how to compose warm and cool color schemes, discusses 

complementary colors, and teaches how to 

create contrasts in composition. 

DVD / 20 min / 2007 / #5BA5886 - $99 

The Color Eye: Shades of Thought 

This DVD explores the physiology of color, considers 

the ways in which color choice reflects personality, 

highlights the effects of color on the human mind, and 

discusses the meanings of colors. 

DVD / 30 min / 1991 / #5BA7947 - $189 


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Architectural Design 

Architecture and Design 

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This DVD follows the stages of architectural building 

design: discussion with clients, conceptualizing a 

design, sketching plans, developing a design, obtaining 

working documentation, and contract administration. It 

shows how to render a simple architectural drawing. 

DVD / 25 min / 1994 / #5BA5169 - $169 


Design and Planning 

This program shows how homes are designed, discusses 

the considerations that drive many decisions and choices, 

and teaches how to read blueprints. 

DVD / 15 min / 2004 / #5BA4242 - $119 

Elements of Project Design 

and Site Preparation 

This program details the duties of architects and engineers 

in designing a project, choosing construction materials 

and methods, and overseeing the construction process. It 

explains how to assess a client’s needs; select, refine, and 

present a design; obtain client approval; and prepare a site. 

DVD / 17 min / 1994 / #5BA3860 - $109 

The Color Eye: 

Coloring the Landscape 

Featuring Jean Philippe Lenclos, 

this program explores 

the use of color in building 

design, examines the overall 

color character of towns and 

villages in France and the 

U.K., and considers the use of 

natural and local materials. 

The DVD provides examples 

of buildings that disrupt the 

local aesthetic, emphasizes a 

limited use of bright colors, and offers examples of quality 

color schemes and buildings that properly represent the 

local landscape. It also introduces key considerations in 

building design, including color composition of a street 

as a whole and the relationships among the colors of a 

building’s roof, walls, doors, and windows. 

DVD / 30 min / 1991 / #5BA7863 - $189 


Ergonomics 

Ergonomics and Design 

This DVD examines such ergonomic issues as physical fit 

and anthropometry. It explains that usable designs make 

intuitive sense; are physically compatible with the human 

body; and promote productivity, safety, and comfort. 

DVD / 20 min / 2002 / #5BA3861 - $139 


Universal Design 

Crossing the Line: Designing for 

People With Disabilities 

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Featuring individuals with disabilities, this program 

demonstrates how the built environment affects 

the lives of people with disabilities. It outlines common 

design challenges and considerations; offers solutions 

that illustrate how form follows function; and presents 

successful design, construction, and product applications 

for new and modified living environments. 

DVD / 26 min / 1999 / #5BA8324 - $109 

Up Close and Personal: 

Client Assessment 

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This DVD offers practical, proven information about 

effective techniques for creating residential and com- 

mercial living environments for individuals with disabilities 

and for the aging population. It outlines the process of assessing 

a client’s activities of daily living to create workable 

designs and covers such topics as communicating with 

clients about their personal needs, determining potential 

environmental barriers in a home, and the roles of contractors 

and occupational therapists in the design process. 

DVD / 28 min / 2002 / #5BA8325 - $109 

A Day in the Life of Joe: 

The Impact of Design 

on the Older Person 

This DVD addresses design, operations, regulations, 

and trends in the elder-care marketplace. It introduces 

Joe, his significant other, and his 89-year-old father and 

discusses trends and challenges in adult day care. The 

program also covers housing options for seniors. 

DVD / 56 min / 2001 / #5BA2977 - $139 

Opening All Doors: 

ADA Accessible Design 

This set discusses interior design strategies that fulfill 

the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act 

(ADA). It includes compliance decision charts and offers 

a detailed index to ADA standards. 


Office Ergonomics 

This DVD teaches how to recognize ergonomic problems 

in office environments, discusses the potentially adverse 

effects of ergonomic issues, and offers practical solutions. 

It covers such topics as parts of the body most affected 

by ergonomic problems, eye strain, and the correct uses 

of office equipment. 

DVD / 21 min / 2002 / #5BA7466 - $169 



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Sustainable Design 

The Science of Sustainability 

Explaining that the earth renews and sustains itself through 

various natural cycles, this program shows how human 

inter ference and consumption interrupts these cycles. It 

also outlines ways to help protect and sustain life on earth. 

DVD / 22 min / 2010 / #5BA7866 - $209 


Sustainability Considerations 

in Design 

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Questioning whether principles of sustainability 

can be applied to any design, this program ex- 

amines the art of creating eco-friendly products. It 

introduces designs that utilize renewable resources, 

maximize energy and material efficiency, and minimize 

waste and damaging environmental consequences. c 

DVD / 30 min / 2008 / #5BA6604 - $149 

Vision of the Future: 

Sustainable Eco-cities 

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Using Freiburg, Germany as an example of a model 

eco-city, this DVD examines the urban develop- 

ment process and the goal of sustainability. It looks at 

proposals to create experimental urban ecological centers 

in the United Arab Emirates and China. 

DVD / 25 min / 2009 / #5BA8329 - $149 

Sustainable Urban Living 

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This DVD profiles the 

South American city of 

Curitiba, Brazil, and highlights 

its sustainable urban management 

system. The program 

looks at such aspects of the 

city’s design as its transportation 

network, parks, and 

waste management system. 

It features Jaime Lerner, the architect behind the city’s success, 

and Curitiba mayor Cassio Taniguchi. 

DVD / 25 min / 2003 / #5BA3984 - $149 


Environmentally Friendly Construction 

Green Home Building 

Featuring clear visuals and commentary from industry 

experts, this program outlines general construction 

guidelines for environmentally friendly residential building. 

It presents technical information and highlights best 

practices in green housing construction. The DVD covers 

such topics as lot design, resource efficiency, recycling 

methods, water conservation, HVAC, energy footprints, 

indoor air quality, and professional certification. c 

DVD / 20 min / 2008 / #5BA6407 - $129 

Edens Lost and Found: 

Seattle 

This program shows how citizens, activists, and professionals 

are working together to promote sustainability and 

environmental protection in Seattle. It discusses Seattle’s 

use of alternate fuels, mixed-use housing develop ments, 

and sustainable fishing practices; examines the debate 

surrounding the Viaduct Highway and its replacement 

with a tunnel; and follows the ten-year battle to fund and 

build a monorail. c 

DVD / 57 min / 2007 / #5BA5517 - $249 

Edens Lost and Found: 

Chicago 

This DVD shows how Chicago’s government, leaders, and 

the city’s local grassroots groups are working to educate 

citizens and create sustainable environments in the city. 

The program considers their commitment to preserving 

open space, follows the construction of a 24-acre park on 

top on a parking garage in the heart of downtown Chicago, 

and discusses the city’s green roofs initiative. It also 

looks at Eden Place Nature Center in Chicago’s South Side 

neighborhood. c 

DVD / 57 min / 2006 / #5BA5536 - $249 

Brownfield Basics 

This program addresses basic terms and concepts related 

to and provides a historical background of brownfields. It 

examines the Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2002 and 

features Rosanne Sanchez, who discusses her work with 

community leaders, state officials, and private developers. 

DVD / 32 min / 2004 / #5BA5016 - $129 

Energy and Resource Efficiencies 

This set presents panel discussions among architects, engineers, 

planners, and developers on energy and resource 

efficiencies. It features demonstrations of tools and techniques 

that facilitate energy efficiency, looks at issues associated 

with site planning, and covers recycling and 

waste management. 


Technology in Society: 

Building and Construction 

This program looks at cutting edge techniques used to restore 

buildings and build eco-friendly housing. It shows how 

technology is helping to achieve such remarkable feats as the 

completion of Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia cathedral, the relocation 

of buildings, the design of rotating structures, and the 

construction of underground public transportation in cities. 

DVD / 25 min / 2011 / #5BA7857 - $189 


Sustainable Architecture 

Last Call for Planet Earth: 

Sustainable Development 

and Architecture 

This DVD shows how leading international architects 

utilize eco-friendly concepts and materials. It offers interviews 

and visuals that provide insight into a variety 

of design innovations, including passive solar energies. 

Portions in foreign languages with English subtitles. c 

DVD / 75 min / 2007 / #5BA6391 - $179 

Green Architecture: 

Environmentally Friendly Housing 

This DVD follows a challenge among 20 teams of college 

students from North America and Europe competing to 

design and build the most attractive and energy-efficient 

house at the 2007 Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C. It 

shows how they seek corporate sponsors, research available 

materials, and hone their construction skills. Recommended, 

National Science Teachers Association . c 

DVD / 30 min / 2008 / #5BA5982 - $129 

Case Studies in 

Environmentally Responsible Design 

Offering illustrative case studies, this program explores the 

principles of environmentally responsible design as they 

relate to architecture. It profiles such sites as the Audubon 

Society Headquarters in New York City; the Way Station in 

Frederick, Maryland; the Rocky Mountain Institute in 

Snowmass, Colorado; NMB Bank in the Netherlands; West 

Bend Mutual Insurance Headquarters in West Bend, Wisconsin; 

and the greening of Harlem, New York. 

DVD / 90 min / 1993 / #5BA4224 - $179 

Landscape Design 

Sustainable Landscaping: 

Growing a Greener Home 

This program explains how green landscaping can reduce 

the energy needed to heat and cool a house. It highlights 

the connection between outdoor habitat and living 

spaces and considers the value of using native plants. c 

DVD / 38 min / 2010 / #5BA6766 - $129 

Green Building and Design 

The green revolution has prompted new forms of building 

design that embrace nature. This program looks at advances 

in environmental architecture and profiles the pioneers 

who are creating and implementing green building and 

design practices. It features William McDonough, Leslie 

Hoffman, Kathleen Hogan, and John Todd. c 

DVD / 26 min / 2005 / #5BA5984 - $139 

Eco-Architecture 

This DVD examines the aesthetics and advantages of two 

homes built with the latest environmentally friendly technologies. 

It explores Minto Developments’ Innova House 

in Kanata, Ontario, which is a state-of-the-art, energy selfsufficient 

home, and tours a home in Naturo, Italy, that 

was built using local, natural materials. c 

DVD / 24 min / 1997 / #5BA4243 - $179 


Kieran Timberlake: Loblolly House 

(2007) and Cellophane House (2008) 

This DVD profiles the Philadelphia-based architectural 

firm Kieran Timberlake. It considers the firm’s ability to 

combine sustainable design with off-site construction for 

the mass customization of houses. The DVD illustrates the 

firm’s research-based approach through the examples of 

the Loblolly House and the Cellophane House. 

DVD / 27 min / 2009 / #5BA6728 - $179 

Interior Design Project: Green Design 

Featuring designer Brandi Hagen, this DVD outlines the 

components of environmentally friendly interior design. 

It introduces sustainable design options. 

DVD / 21 min / 2009 / #5BA6412 - $129 


Efficient Water Management 

in the Landscape 

Showing how to assess water-holding capacity, water infiltration 

rates, evaporation, transpiration, and evapotranspiration, 

this program teaches how to reduce water use. 

DVD / 27 min / 1989 / #5BA7191 - $149 


Pesticide Safety in the Landscape 

Examining the management of plant problems, this DVD 

teaches how to determine whether to use an herbicide, 

which kills weeds; a fungicide, which kills or inhibits fungal 

spores; or an insecticide, which kills or repels insects. 

DVD / 29 min / 1989 / #5BA7192 - $139 




Interior Design 

Interior Design: An Introduction 

(PO w e RPOint) 

This presentation provides an overview of interior design, 

both as a professional discipline and as a set of principles 

and techniques. Featuring photographs, drawings, and 

explanatory text, it illustrates the processes by which professional 

designers plan and oversee the construction of 

interior spaces and examines the practical issues that constrain 

every design project, including physical building 

conditions, functional requirements, building codes, and 

client budgets. The presentation also introduces aesthetic 

principles relevant to the design process. 

PowerPoint Windows / 2007 / #5BA5670 - $159 

The Space Within: 

People, Design, and the Room 

Introducing interior design, this program explains that 

sound design principles are the heart of interior design, 

but that the soul of interior design lies in the relationship 

of people to things and spaces. It considers the role of 

people as the starting point for all interior design and 

style considerations. 

DVD / 25 min / 2011 / #5BA7860 - $149 


The Elements of Feng Shui 

This program discusses the principles of feng shui and 

shows how to apply the ancient Chinese design practice 

in homes and offices. 

DVD / 40 min / 2003 / #5BA3526 - $179 

Commercial Interior Design 

Hosted by Pratt Institute professor Jon Otis and featuring 

interviews with designers from top-rated New York design 

firms, this DVD teaches how to apply the elements of 

interior design to commercial settings. Looking at office, 

healthcare, and hospitality environments, it shows how 

the needs of clients determine the design and looks at 

the various considerations surrounding the design of 

commercial spaces. c 

DVD / 20 min / 2007 / #5BA5639 - $199 


Lighting 

Lighting: Designing New Ways to See 

In this program, contemporary designers Achille Castiglioni, 

Michele de Lucchi, Ettore Sottsass, Alberto Meda, 

Philippe Starck, Richard Sapper, and Ingo Maurer discuss 

their influences and ideas concerning practical, decorative, 

and industrial applications of light fixtures. 

DVD / 52 min / 2000 / #5BA4194 - $169 

Residential Interior Design 

This program teaches how to apply the elements 

of interior design to residential interiors. 

It features Jon Otis of Pratt Institute, who explains 

how to develop an approach that meets a 

client’s needs by defining his or her needs, addressing 

contextual issues, looking at aesthetics, 

and staying within a budget. The DVD considers 

interior zoning and space planning; discusses 

building components, furnishings, and the experiential 

components of a design; and presents 

examples from two projects in progress. c 

DVD / 20 min / 2007 / #5BA5638 - $199 


Interior Design Project: 

Step-by-Step Bathroom 

Featuring award-winning interior designer Brandi Hagen 

and offering behind-the-scenes footage, this program examines 

the process, pitfalls, and professional issues involved 

in designing a master bathroom. It traces the design process 

from studio to final tour. The DVD covers client service issues 

and looks at interior design career opportunities. 

DVD / 20 min / 2009 / #5BA6732 - $129 


Principles of 

Interior Landscape Design 

This DVD looks at the functions of plants in interior environments 

and considers the ways in which plants impact such 

interior design elements as space, mood, and feeling. 

DVD / 21 min / 1992 / #5BA5404 - $119 

Interior Lighting 

This DVD explores the direction, quality, and intensity of 

light in the design of interior spaces. It discusses indirect 

lighting; ambient, task, and accent lighting; types of 

lamps; and such fixtures as wall washers, pendants, recessed 

lights, eyeballs, track lighting, torchieres, spots, 

flood lights, and table lamps. The program also considers 

the impact of lighting on the interior environment. 

DVD / 24 min / 2008 / #5BA5842 - $149 


Furniture 

Interior Design Project: 

Furniture Styles 

In this program, Brandi Hagen tours furniture showrooms 

and highlights the distinguishing characteristics 

of such furniture and decorating styles as 

traditional , Victorian, mission, art deco, retro, shabby 

chic, country, and contemporary. 

DVD / 20 min / 2009 / #5BA6411 - $129 


Design Classics: The Barcelona Chair 

In this program, Jancis Robinson traces the history of the 

Barcelona Chair, which was designed by Mies van der 

Rohe in 1929. It shows how the chair’s design from chrome 

and leather utilizes the simplest elements of form. 

DVD / 25 min / 1987 / #5BA7082 - $189 


Timber Furniture: 

The Design Process 

In this DVD, an applied design lecturer at Holmesglen 

TAFE explains the basic steps of designing and 

constructing a piece of wood furniture. The program 

outlines the stages of the design process and demonstrates 

joint construction, assembly, and finishing. 

It emphasizes the importance of safety and of self-, 

secondary-, and peer-evaluations. c 

DVD / 21 min / 2009 / #5BA7100 - $149 

Textiles 

Natural Fibers to Fabrics 

and Beyond 

This program introduces such natural fibers as cotton, 

wool, silk, and bast fibers. It discusses their origins, examines 

their properties and uses, and explains how they 

are formed into fabrics. The DVD also considers the care 

and sustainability of natural fibers and fabrics. c 

DVD / 20 min / 2008 / #5BA7465 - $199 


Manufactured Fibers to Fabrics 

and Beyond 

This DVD introduces a variety of manufactured fibers, 

looks at their physical and chemical structures, examines 

their properties, and discusses their uses. It also 

considers issues of care and stability. The program 

covers rayon; lyocell; acetate; and such synthetic fibers 

as nylon, polyester, and acrylic. c 

DVD / 21 min / 2008 / #5BA7464 - $199 


Professional Issues 

Developing a Design Brief 

NEW 

ADD 

This DVD introduces the skills and methods used in 

the preliminary, developmental, and theoretical 

phases of the design process. It follows two product designers 

as they research, experiment with, and communicate 

creative design ideas and solutions and explains how 

they select specific materials, tools, and techniques. The 

DVD demonstrates the influence of design on a social, 

environmental, and individual level and emphasizes the 

need for designers to objectively evaluate their work. c 

DVD / 26 min / 2010 / #5BA8346 - $149 

Jobs in Housing and Interior Design 

This DVD examines the careers of architect, general contractor, 

and interior designer and explores professions 

related to housing construction and design. It details the 

important aspects of each job and highlights the role of 

business skills and education in these careers. 

DVD / 29 min / 2010 / #5BA6598 - $149 


Project Management 

This DVD follows the management and design of a 

bridge development project from the awarding of the 

contract through construction and project completion. 

It discusses such issues as scheduling, handling 

major problems, and remedying miscalculations. 

DVD / 10 min / 1998 / #5BA6496 - $129 


Am I Making Myself Clear? 

Get Your Point Across 

Whenever You Communicate 

This DVD teaches how to communicate in a manner 

that ensures everyone can fully comprehend one’s 

message and will know how to act on it. It shows how 

to provide clear instructions, offers techniques for addressing 

employee performance issues, and covers 

such topics as gaining support for one’s ideas. 

DVD / 17 min / 2011 / #5BA7869 - $399 


Killer Presentation Skills: 

Everything You Need to Know 

In this entertaining program, which was filmed before 

live audiences across the U.S., J. Douglas Jeffreys teaches 

presentation delivery skills and shows how to increase 

and improve presentation clarity and impact. He covers 

such topics as making contact with every audience 

member, using gestures for maximum impact, and organizing 

content to improve audience retention. The 

DVD discusses gesture, inflection, and eye contact; explains 

how to establish an immediate rapport with an 

audience; offers techniques to create trust in an audience; 

and explores methods for eliminating fear. 

DVD / 84 min / 2009 / #5BA6655 - $139 



Urban History 

The Development of Community: 

The City 

This program examines the metamorphosis of the city 

from fort and trading post to cultural epicenter. It looks 

at such ancient cities as Athens and Rome and such 

modern cities as New York and Paris. The DVD discusses 

city planning and public services and considers the 

middle-class exodus from and recent return to many 

U.S. cities. 

DVD / 52 min / 1999 / #5BA4995 - $159 

The Age of the City 

This DVD traces the history of U.S. cities. It covers such 

topics as industrialization; immigration; city planning; 

infrastructure; housing; political machines; and the effects 

of consumerism and emerging leisure pastimes. 

It also considers problems related to poverty, fire, and 

disease. c 

DVD / 30 min / 2004 / #5BA5242 - $119 


Desert Cities: 

Introduction 

This DVD looks at desert cities in Iran, Tunisia, Morocco, 

India, Egypt, Yemen, Australia, Chile, and Peru. It identifies 

the major characteristics of architecture and planning 

that address the challenges of building in a variety 

of desert settings and cultures. The program also examines 

pre-industrial cities that were able to cope with 

desert climates before the invention of air conditioning 

and motorized pumps. 

DVD / 15 min / 2002 / #5BA4582 - $189 

Buenos Aires: 

Ciudad Porteña 

This program traces the history of Buenos Aires from its 

founding in the 16th century and tours such locations 

as La Boca and El Caminito. 

DVD / 30 min / 2003 / #5BA5735 - $119 


City 21: 

Multiple Perspectives 

on Urban Futures 

NEW 

ADD 

This DVD presents key perspectives and initiatives 

that are reshaping the 21st-century city. It 

explores theories about the sacred origins of the city, 

eco-architecture, utopian imagination, energy independence, 

and creative development. The DVD also 

looks at development projects around the world. 

DVD / 90 min / 2009 / #5BA8335 - $249 


New York City 

Twenty Minutes in Manhattan, 

by Michael Sorkin 

NEW 

ADD 

Paris 

This DVD features a talk by Michael Sorkin in which 

he discusses his latest book, Twenty Minutes in Man- 

hattan, which is a personal reflection on 15 years of social 

and physical change in his home city. Sorkin also explores 

potential changes in future cities and describes his speculative 

environmental design work, which is done 

through the nonprofit organization Terreform. 

DVD / 30 min / 2010 / #5BA8166 - $169 


Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero 

This set visits the rebuilding site at Ground Zero and 

explores efforts at the historic site of the September 

11 terrorist attack. It features interviews with architects, 

designers, and tradesmen. Discovery Enterprises. 

6 DVD / 56 min each / 2011 / #5BA7856 - $279 

Paris: Story of a City 

Beginning in the 1850s, Baron Haussmann swept away the 

medieval streets of Paris and substituted his own concept 

of a modern city, which featured wide, straight boulevards 

that converged at major junctions marked by monuments. 

This DVD considers Haussmann’s scheme as a rigorous and 

coherent means of controlling the city’s growth. Black & 

white. From the Roland Collection. “Exceptionally creative 

and intelligent,” Architecture on Screen. 

DVD / 52 min / 1991 / #5BA8368 - $199 

Grand Paris 

NEW 

ADD 

This program explores former French president Nicolas 

Sarkozy’s vision to turn Paris into a sustainable 

city that will drive France’s economic growth. It follows 

the architects working on the project as they develop 

plans that take into account the competing interests of 

industrial production and a knowledge economy, the 

city’s changing transportation needs, and the separation 

between city neighborhoods and sprawling suburbs. 

DVD / 50 min / 2009 / #5BA8326 - $379 

Paris, 19th Century 

NEW 

ADD 

This DVD follows architectural historian François 

Loyer on a tour of Paris, looking at the public and 

private spaces and considering how Baron Haussmann’s 

reworking of the city in the 1860s retained some of Paris’s 

medieval character while adding wide boulevards and a 

modern look. It looks how the past century’s developments 

have continued to strike a balance between old and new. 

DVD / 103 min / 2004 / #5BA8327 - $399 

Urban Sociology 

The City and the Self 

In this program, Stanley Milgram shows how city life affects 

human behavior. He examines city dwellers’ perceptions 

of their environments and uses experimental simulations 

to investigate aspects of their behavior. 

DVD / 52 min / 1973 / #5BA5233 - $219 

The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces 

In this witty examination of what makes a city livable, William 

H. Whyte uses time-lapse photography to chart the 

numerous interactions between city dwellers and their environments. 

The program offers design recommendations. 

DVD / 60 min / 1979 / #5BA4926 - $139 


Community by Design 

This DVD examines the social and political effects of 

neighborhood and city design. Featuring examples of 

actual neighborhoods, it explores the design process. The 

program combines theories, empirical findings, and critical 

assessments of modern community planning. c 

DVD / 30 min / 2002 / #5BA5235 - $179 


Brownsville Black and White 

This documentary by Richard Broadman and Laurann 

Black explores the history of interracial cooperation, 

urban change, and social conflict in Brooklyn’s Brownsville 

neighborhood. It traces the transformation of the neighborhood 

from a poor, but harmonious, area comprised of 

largely African-American and Jewish residents to its disintegration 

following a disastrous urban renewal policy. 

DVD / 83 min / 2002 / #5BA7456 - $249 


Short Cuts: Crime and Deviance 

This DVD contains seven short programs that illustrate 

key social aspects of crime and deviance. It features Stanley 

Cohen, Steve Taylor, David Whyte, Karen Evans, Phil 

Hadfield, Simon Winlow, Neil Chakraborti, and Kate Painter 

and discusses the idea of moral panic, the functions of 

crime, crimes by people in positions of power, gender differences 

in the incidence of crime, social control, hate 

crimes, and situational crime prevention. c 

DVD / 45 min / 2011 / #5BA7865 - $199 


Suburban America: 

Problems and Promise 

NEW 

ADD 

Filmed in suburban and metropolitan areas across 

the United States, this program explores the begin- 

nings and development of American suburbia and probes 

its developmental challenges, including problems in infrastructure, 

transportation, housing, economic development, 

environmental sustainability, and community revitalization. 

It presents interviews with leading policy experts. c 

DVD / 55 min / 2011 / #5BA8336 - $169 


co M M u n It y by de s I g n 

Requiem for Detroit? 

NEW 

ADD 

Using Detroit as an example, this program explores 

the sociocultural aspects of American urban life 

and looks at such issues as industrialization, the birth of 

suburbia, consumerism, black migration, white flight, 

race relations, and community renewal. The DVD juxtaposes 

cheerful, archival footage with scenes of poverty 

and urban collapse and follows community activists as 

they convert vacant lots into gardens. c 

DVD / 60 min / 2010 / #5BA8330 - $169 

Urban Questions 2: 

Nairobi, Kenya 

This program examines crime and poverty in Nairobi, Kenya. 

It explores Mathare, which is one of the oldest slums 

in the city, and considers the presence of dangerous 

gang activity in the area. The DVD also looks at the issue 

of police protection and discusses the tense relationship 

between police and the residents of Nairobi’s slums. 

DVD / 22 min / 2011 / #5BA7454 - $259 


World Population Issues 

This DVD considers world population growth; spatial patterns 

of poverty and wealth; and the influences of poverty, 

religion, and cultural practices on population size. It looks 

at the impacts of population policies on quality of life and 

socioeconomic development. 

DVD / 20 min / 1998 / #5BA4323 - $149 


Population Control 

This program examines ethical and philosophical considerations 

related to population. It explores such issues 

as birth control efforts being used to slow population 

growth, discusses China’s controversial one-child policy, 

and highlights the role of disease in population control 

throughout history. 

DVD / 30 min / 2006 / #5BA7870 - $149 



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Urban Design 

A Conversation With Robert Moses 

NEW 

ADD 

In this 1959 interview, Robert Moses talks with landscape 

architect Gilmore D. Clarke about urban 

planning, its implementation, and its political and financial 

dimensions. He discusses his designs for New York’s 

Jones Beach, the Lincoln Square slum-clearing project, 

and Manhattan public art installations, as well as planning 

in such other cities as Flint, Michigan and Los Angeles. 

He also considers planning challenges faced by 

western European societies. c 

DVD / 29 min / 1959 / #5BA8331 - $149 

Designing a Great Neighborhood 

This program follows a co-housing project in Boulder, Colorado, 

in which future residents participate in the design 

of their neighborhood. The program considers the community’s 

goals of creating an affordable, zero-emissions 

neighborhood in which solar energy, energy efficiency, and 

changes in behavior eliminate the need for fossil fuels. 

DVD / 54 min / 2005 / #5BA5022 - $239 

The International Large City: 

Megacity Multimedia Resource 

Library for Architects, Urban 

Planners, Civil Engineers, and 

Others: New York 

NEW 

ADD 

Designed for such professionals as sustainable green 

engineers, quality professionals, energy manage- 

ment professionals, maintenance engineers, and educators, 

this set examines the planning, design, operation, and 

maintenance challenges of New York City. 


Transportation 

America by Design: The Street 

Offering a historical perspective, this DVD explores 

U.S. streets, from back alleys to superhighways. It also 

ex amines rivers, canals, and railroads and discusses 

the City Beautiful Movement. Gold Plaque, Chicago 

International Film Festival . 

DVD / 56 min / 1986 / #5BA7110 - $109 

Divided Highways 

Featuring archival material, 

newsreels, and interviews 

with experts, this DVD describes 

the impact of what 

has been called the world’s 

largest public works project: 

the Interstate Highway System. Peabody Award . 

DVD / 85 min / 1997 / #5BA4998 - $159 

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Cities on Speed: Shanghai — Space 

NEW 

ADD 

Shanghai has over 4,000 skyscrapers, thousands of 

miles of highway, millions of citizens, and thou- 

sands of government planners. This DVD examines how 

Shanghai is trying to deal with its rapid growth and the 

associated social, economic, and environmental pressures 

as communities are torn down to make room for 

new buildings and roads. 

DVD / 60 min / 2011 / #5BA8393 - $199 

Cities on Speed: Mumbai — Traffic 

NEW 

ADD 

This DVD examines Mumbai’s rapid growth and its 

collapsing infrastructure, considering how the city is 

dealing with the challenge of being a megacity with a 

burgeoning population. It shows how the city is planning 

a new highway over the water to try to relieve gridlock. 

DVD / 60 min / 2011 / #5BA8394 - $199 

City in a Pyramid 

NEW 

ADD 

This program looks at Japan’s plans for building a 

city that has a 275-block footprint inside a pyramid 

in the waters of Tokyo Bay with buildings suspended 

from its frame. Discovery Enterprises. c 

DVD / 60 min / 2003 / #5BA8323 - $119 

The People’s City: How Bogotá 

Succeeded in Reducing 

Traffic Congestion and Smog 

NEW 

ADD 

In this DVD, former mayor of Bogotá, Columbia, 

Enrique Peñalosa, leads a tour of the city that he 

helped transform from a center of criminal activity into a 

center for transit innovation. The DVD discusses Peñalosa’s 

role in reducing traffic congestion and its accompanying 

pollution and adding bike lanes and a rapid transit 

system that has been copied around the world. c 

DVD / 25 min / 2009 / #5BA8328 - $149 

Europe: Schiphol Airport and Eurail 

This program tours Holland’s Schiphol Airport and shows 

how to use the Eurail pass. 

DVD / 30 min / 1999 / #5BA5527 - $199 


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