Series synopsis
e² design is an American documentary television series that premiered on PBS on June 6, 2006. It stars Brad Pitt.
e² design is an ongoing PBS series about the pioneers and innovators in the field of sustainable architecture, and how their work is producing solutions to pressing environmental and social challenges. Now entering its third season, the series features compelling stories from around the globe: Beijing to Nova Scotia, Ladakh to New York. Each episode examines the built environment's effects — both ecological, and social — and the design innovations that can reduce buildings' contribution to clima ...
Premise
e² design is an ongoing PBS series about the pioneers and innovators in the field of sustainable architecture, and how their work is producing solutions to pressing environmental and social challenges. Now entering its third season, the series features compelling stories from around the globe: Beijing to Nova Scotia, Ladakh to New York. Each episode examines the built environment's effects — both ecological, and social — and the design innovations that can reduce buildings' contribution to climate change. e² design is narrated by Brad Pitt.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brad Pitt as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 6, 2006 | July 11, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 0 | December 21, 2007 | January 4, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 0 | September 9, 2008 | October 7, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Green Apple The first episode begins in New York, a city that is leading the charge to green its industrial skyline with several groundbreaking projects. New York combats the urban myth of the bustling city as a "concrete jungle." "The Green Apple" explores some of Manhattan's most prominent and technologically advanced structures like One Bryant Park and The Solaire, as well as the innovative minds behind them. The episode illustrates how the ubiquitous skyscraper can surprisingly be a model of environmental responsibility. |
June 6, 2006 |
| 2 |
Green for All "Green for All," follows architect and activist Sergio Palleroni as he continues his mission to provide architectural and design solutions to regions in social and humanitarian crisis. Palleroni already has four global initiatives underway aimed at providing architecture students with hands-on field experience building housing for the poor. This episode finds him in East Austin, Texas and in Mexico, where he and his student team are helping threatened communities build thousands of homes while teaching residents to be resourceful in cutting costs and using local materials. |
June 13, 2006 |
| 3 |
The Green Machine In "The Green Machine," Mayor Richard Daley takes viewers on a tour through Chicago, and showcases his mission to make it "the greenest city in America." Chicago already demonstrates a remarkable commitment to green design and construction, with over 40 buildings registered for LEED certification, an integrated solar-powered public transportation system with a biker commuter station and over two million square feet of green roofs, including City Hall. |
June 20, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Affordable Green Housing | December 21, 2007 |
| 6 | Architecture 2030 | January 4, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | The Village Architect | September 9, 2008 |
| 3 | Melbourne Reborn | September 16, 2008 |
| 4 | The Art and Science of Renzo Piano | September 23, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 6, 2006 |
| Last aired | July 11, 2006 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |