If We Built It Today is a fascinating series that features architects, historians and engineers who explore modern-day innovations that could be applied to recreate iconic building projects if they were built today. In a recent episode that featured Machu Picchu, the series looks at methods and materials used in the design and construction of the Pikes Peak Summit Complex because of its similarities to Machu Pichu regarding extreme weather and high-altitude mountainous conditions.
Watch the trailer here https://bit.ly/3qIFIxA , and check out the full episode on Discovery+ or the Science Channel.
