MAKESTEAD

MAKESTEAD — Evidence-based stories about the built world.

Why do buildings stand? Why do materials fail? How is technology changing the world we build?

We explore science, technology and the built world through clear, visual storytelling. From homes and megaprojects to materials, infrastructure, energy and AI, we explain how things work, what can go wrong and what research reveals.

Our approach: use credible sources, distinguish evidence from interpretation, and explain uncertainty. Sources are listed in video descriptions so you can explore the evidence.

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Educational content only. Not a substitute for a qualified professional's assessment of a specific property or project.