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WebIn San Francisco, skyscrapers can be built on unstable, sinking ground. And internal sprinkler systems are the only hope for extinguishing fires that burn beyond the reach of firefighters’ ladders. Now, NOVA explores the science behind the risks of sky-high buildings, from the structural limits of building materials to the threats presented ... WebFind Building Ground Zero: Lessons From the World Trade Center Collapse (Nova) at Amazon.com Movies & TV, home of thousands of titles on DVD and Blu-ray. Amazon.com: … WebSep 7, 2011 · With extraordinary access granted by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NOVA captures the behind-the-scenes struggle of architects and engineers to make the buildings safe and highly secure under the pressures of a tight schedule, the demands of practical office space and efficient "green" architecture, and the public's expectations … onward baby carrier