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Anybody driving through the mountains east of Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, could be forgiven for thinking that they could see a government: space research station or something. Five white domes cl...ustered on a hillside a mile off the freeway comprise the home of Robert and Lee Reines. They use only the sun and the wind for their energy. This is the first of two TV and two radio programmes about their home and lifestyle, and is part of the study block "Home". The film covers only what the Reines set-up consists of and how it works in terms familiar to the student; materials, construction and services. Motivation and assessment are covered in the other programmes. After viewing, the student should be able to describe the main dome in those terms including the essential elements of an autonomous energy system. Guidance is offered at the beginning and end of the programme as tohow to use the TV and radio. The film was shot, along with TV programme 4 and radio 3, entirely on location in the USA. The music used is typical of Robert Reines' taste.
Anybody driving through the mountains east of Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, could be forgiven for thinking that they could see a government: space research station or something. Five white domes cl...ustered on a hillside a mile off the freeway comprise the home of Robert and Lee Reines. They use only the sun and the wind for their energy. This is the first of two TV and two radio programmes about their home and lifestyle, and is part of the study block "Home". The film covers only what the Reines set-up consists of and how it works in terms familiar to the student; materials, construction and services. Motivation and assessment are covered in the other programmes. After viewing, the student should be able to describe the main dome in those terms including the essential elements of an autonomous energy system. Guidance is offered at the beginning and end of the programme as tohow to use the TV and radio. The film was shot, along with TV programme 4 and radio 3, entirely on location in the USA. The music used is typical of Robert Reines' taste.
| Module code and title: | T101, Living with technology: a foundation course |
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| Item code: | T101; 03; 1983 |
| First transmission date: | 1983 |
| Published: | 1983 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:22:14 |
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| Producer: | Colin Robinson |
| Contributors: | Nigel Cross; John Naughton |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | America; Architecture; Autonomous house; Design; Dome; Home; Self-sufficiency; Shelter; Solar energy; Wind power |
| Master spool number: | HOU4382 |
| Production number: | HOU3892 |
| Videofinder number: | 1965 |
| Available to public: | no |
