Notre Dame spire rebuild, original plans, and computer power

[LadyStanley]

Notre Dame cathedral reconstruction project takes a big leap forward

"The heart of the spire" for the iconic, fire-damaged Paris church has been reconstructed using ancient ways and ancient wood, and some help from modern technology.

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Even though they have the original plans, they needed a computer to tell them how to (re-)build it.

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U.S. carpenter helping rebuild Notre Dame 5 years after devastating fire

American carpenter Hank Silver on why he couldn't turn down an opportunity to help resurrect Paris' Notre Dame cathedral from a devastating fire.

www.yahoo.com

5 years in. One American carpenter's story/participation