Are you still there? We all binged on a season of our favorite sitcom instead of finishing that stressing project – but is it really procrastinating if you are watching architecture documentaries? Netflix can be a great tool for a different style of learning; you can learn from listening to experts telling their stories and elaborating on their concepts, or from virtual tours and walkthroughs in remarkable architecture. If you are a nerd and already watched all the Netflix architecture documentaries, you can still check our list of 33 Notable Architecture Documentaries. Otherwise, we recommend to you the following 10 Netflix architecture documentaries and series.
10 Netflix architecture documentaries and series
1. Abstract: The Art of Design
Focusing less on discipline and more on the abstracted design process, The Art of Design features artists from several artistic fields with one thing they have in common: the need to be both creative and functional.
2. The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes
This series features the award-winning architect Piers Taylor and the actress and property enthusiast Caroline Quentin on their journey around different locations to explore the world’s most extraordinary homes and unique properties.
3. Tiny House Nation
A reality show inspired by the tiny house movement where the renovation experts John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin travel across America to assist and interact with families that are building houses no bigger than 500 square feet.
4. Grand Designs
Aired in 1999, the British designer and TV presenter Kevin McCloud presents people who take self-building houses to a new level, following every step of their ambitious plans from beginning to end.
5. Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things
How might your life be better with less? This documentary takes the audience on tours to minimalistic homes and lifestyles led by very different personalities who are all searching for a nonmaterialistic meaning of life.
6. Amazing Interiors
This American reality show takes you on a tour to unique and custom-made interiors that can act as part-time museums. Especially the ones you can find within homes with regular exteriors.
7. Secrets of Great British Castles
The British historian Dan Jones presents a documentary series that explores the history of Britain’s greatest castles. He elaborates on the construction and structures and the usages and inhabiting communities of these castles over the years.
8. Stay Here
The designer Genevieve Gorder and real estate expert Peter Lorimer teach property owners how to turn their properties into attractive rentals for vacationers and visitors to earn more money.
9. Big Dreams Small Spaces
The British horticulturist Monty Don follows one of his passions by helping enthusiasts around Britain to plan and create the gardens of their dreams. He gives them professional advice and assists them in the building process.
10. The Great Interior Design Challenge
A British television interior design competition with the theme of finding “Britain’s best amateur interior designers”. Contestants have only three days to finish their task and impress both the jury and the homeowners.