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How Did They Build That?
Across the globe, radical architects, ingenious engineers, and skilled builders are creating structures so outrageous, they defy logic...and often even gravity. From a Manhattan skyscraper that looks like a Jenga tower to a Singapore glass dome big enough to house a mountain to a high rise in Italy with a built-in forest, we examine the world's most extraordinary buildings, bridges, and lifts, reveal their design sec…
When does How Did They Build That? come out?
How Did They Build That? returns with season 5, episode 10 ("Sculptures & Skyscrapers") on Monday, October 5, 2026, airing on Smithsonian Channel. That is in 5 days.
This is the only episode currently scheduled. The show is currently in production.
We have been tracking this show since Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Upcoming episodes
| Ep | Title | Air date | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5 E10 | Sculptures & Skyscrapers | Oct 5, 2026 | In 5 days |