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Clip: Season 1 | 3m 20s
Marie Goarin talks us through the unique coral garden that is a feature of each Seahorse.
Aired: 02/21/18
Video has closed captioning.
Coral Garden
Incredible new technology is being launched to ensure healthy, fast-growing coral reefs.
After months of planning and testing, the Seahorse is transported to its permanent site.
It is now time to see, after all the designing and planning, if the Seahorse can float.
Strengthening the Ground Using Vibro Compaction
Before construction can begin, the sand must be compacted using "vibro compaction."
The Heart of Europe’s Emergency Response Team
The Heart of Europe has created its own Emergency Response Unit (ERU).
The Team Stumbles Upon a Problem Inside the Building
Mark Morabito must conduct a floor-by-floor inspection of the building every day.
Buck Hoists Play an Essential Role in Building the Tower
To transport materials the team uses two elevators known as buck hoists.
Creating the Scorpion Tower’s Silky Aesthetic
The exoskeleton of the Scorpion Tower is created using glass fiber reinforced concrete.
The Heart of Europe’s Desert Jungle
Landscape Gardner Richard Westcott must create a “desert jungle” on the islands.
