On October 20, 2024, the Smithsonian Channel featured Boston University’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences in its renowned series, How Did They Build That? The episode, filmed in June 2024, included insights from LeMessurier’s Principal, Nate Roy, offering an in-depth look into the building’s groundbreaking structural design and sustainability innovations.
Highlighted as Boston’s largest fossil fuel-free and carbon-free structure, the episode explored the cutting-edge technologies and construction methods behind the Center’s striking, Jenga-like form. The collaborative efforts that brought this visionary project to life, from its eco-friendly systems to its architectural intricacy, took center stage.
How Did They Build That? takes viewers across the globe to uncover the stories behind the world’s most complex man-made structures, spotlighting the architects, engineers, and builders who transform bold ideas into reality.