Depicts the alternative energy sources used at the Integral Urban House in Berkeley, California to transform a typical urban residence into an almost self-sufficient habitat. Shows how solar energy is integrated into the house to provide economical and efficient heating; how the roof and backyard are utilised optimally to furnish the dwellers with a year round supply of vegetables; and how organic waste is recycled and transformed into plant nutrients for use in the garden. Suitable for lower secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
506153
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Architecture - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservationists
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Energy conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment - Social aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Renewable energy sources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Solar energy
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Solar heating
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Urbanization - Environmental aspects
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Renewable energy sources
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - Environmental aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Alternative lifestyles
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Environment - Social aspects
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Alternative lifestyles
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Solar heating
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)