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The second in a series of three for this course dealing with change, this programme considers change at systems level. By comparing the uses of three forms of space heating made by three families,... and relating this to the fabric of the house, David Walker examines the underlying attitudes to technology held by the families. One family attempts self-sufficiency In food and energy, while continuing to practice as architects. The second live a more conventional life on a suburban estate, and have extended their home at little or no extra space heating costs. The third continue to live in a sixties designed town house, with a rather more opulent life style. The film comprises views of the houses inside and out, with the families at work and play, and direct interviews. Substantial broadcast notes give comparative energy consumption, insulation, and size data etc.
The second in a series of three for this course dealing with change, this programme considers change at systems level. By comparing the uses of three forms of space heating made by three families,... and relating this to the fabric of the house, David Walker examines the underlying attitudes to technology held by the families. One family attempts self-sufficiency In food and energy, while continuing to practice as architects. The second live a more conventional life on a suburban estate, and have extended their home at little or no extra space heating costs. The third continue to live in a sixties designed town house, with a rather more opulent life style. The film comprises views of the houses inside and out, with the families at work and play, and direct interviews. Substantial broadcast notes give comparative energy consumption, insulation, and size data etc.
| Module code and title: | T262, Man-made futures: design and technology |
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| Item code: | T262; 06; 1979 |
| First transmission date: | 06-1979 |
| Published: | 1979 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:19 |
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| Producer: | Colin Robinson |
| Contributors: | Gunnel Clark; Robert Clark; Brenda Vale; Robert Vale; David Walker; John Winter |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Alternative technology; Architecture; Domestic energy; Insulation; Self-sufficiency |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/73000 |
| Production number: | 00525_5352 |
| Videofinder number: | 2675 |
| Available to public: | no |
