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The Insulation story

Canada, 1977
film

Just as people need layers of clothing to keep warm, so houses need layers of padding to trap warm air and keep it inside as long as possible. The Insulation ..

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Keeping warm

United Kingdom, 1984
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The Hottest show on earth

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Beat the heat: energy efficient housing

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Cut your home heating costs

United States, 1981
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Proper winter clothing

Canada, 1968
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Energy Conservation in the Home

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Shelter construction in winter (Outdoor recreation)

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The Solar House: a Lifestyle for the Future

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Problems of housing: the individual home

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Are you safe at home?

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Illustrations of conduction

United Kingdom, 1947
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Shelter (USA)

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How to build an igloo

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A House on the prairie

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Living tomorrow. No. 114

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The Joy of winter

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More homes for more people

Canada, 1965
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Sun, wind and wood

Canada, 1978
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