Bridges should be beautiful

Title:: Bridges should be beautiful
Speaker:: Ian Firth
Description:: Bridges need to be functional, safe and durable, but they should also be elegant and beautiful, says structural engineer Ian Firth. In this mesmerizing tour of bridges old and new, Firth explores the potential for innovation and variety in this essential structure -- and how spectacular ones reveal our connectivity, unleash our creativity and hint at our identity.

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Video Language:: English
Team:: closed TED
Project:: TEDTalks
Duration:: 14:01

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