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Architects of Change, Season 1, Episode 5, Made to Last
directed by Laurent Lutaid, in Architects of Change, Season 1, Episode 5 (Montréal, QC: CinéFête, 2009), 52 mins
The exponential increase in the number of humans on the planet has resulted in the urgent need to find new strategies to deal with the housing issue. At a time when the future of the planet is a constant source of concern, it is worthwhile to re-examine how we design and build our homes and cities in order to meet...
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directed by Laurent Lutaid, in Architects of Change, Season 1, Episode 5 (Montréal, QC: CinéFête, 2009), 52 mins
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The exponential increase in the number of humans on the planet has resulted in the urgent need to find new strategies to deal with the housing issue. At a time when the future of the planet is a constant source of concern, it is worthwhile to re-examine how we design and build our homes and cities in order to meet the challenges of sustainable development. Constructing, using, maintaining and even destroying buildings incurs significant environme...
The exponential increase in the number of humans on the planet has resulted in the urgent need to find new strategies to deal with the housing issue. At a time when the future of the planet is a constant source of concern, it is worthwhile to re-examine how we design and build our homes and cities in order to meet the challenges of sustainable development. Constructing, using, maintaining and even destroying buildings incurs significant environmental costs, which is why some are working on concepts that run counter to conventional trends in architecture and are attempting to adapt new building projects to today’s realities.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sven Eriksson
Author / Creator
Laurent Lutaid
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
CinéFête
Series
Architects of Change
Speaker / Narrator
Sven Eriksson
Person Discussed
Jaime Lerner, 1937-, Rolf Disch, 1944-, Fabrice André
Topic / Theme
Cities, Sustainable architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Ciné Fête
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Building Connections, Part 1, Energy and Resource Efficiencies, Part 1
produced by ICBO Video Productions, in Building Connections, Part 1 (District of Columbia: American Institute of Architects, 1991), 1 hour 36 mins
This video, produced by ICBO Video Productions, features commentary by panelists about green architecture and energy efficient buildings.
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produced by ICBO Video Productions, in Building Connections, Part 1 (District of Columbia: American Institute of Architects, 1991), 1 hour 36 mins
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This video, produced by ICBO Video Productions, features commentary by panelists about green architecture and energy efficient buildings.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
ICBO Video Productions
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
American Institute of Architects
Series
Building Connections
Topic / Theme
Buildings, Energy conservation, Sustainable architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright ©1993 by the American Institute of Architects
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Building Connections, Part 2, Energy and Resource Efficiencies, Part 2
directed by Frank Beach, fl. 1993; presented by Dennis Hayes, fl. 1993; produced by Martin Doucette, fl. 1993, in Building Connections, Part 2 (District of Columbia: American Institute of Architects, 1993), 1 hour 24 mins
This video, directed by Frank Beach, is about discussions on and demonstrations of energy efficiencies within the field of architecture.
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directed by Frank Beach, fl. 1993; presented by Dennis Hayes, fl. 1993; produced by Martin Doucette, fl. 1993, in Building Connections, Part 2 (District of Columbia: American Institute of Architects, 1993), 1 hour 24 mins
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This video, directed by Frank Beach, is about discussions on and demonstrations of energy efficiencies within the field of architecture.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Martin Doucette, fl. 1993
Author / Creator
Frank Beach, fl. 1993, Dennis Hayes, fl. 1993
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
American Institute of Architects
Series
Building Connections
Topic / Theme
Buildings, Energy conservation, Sustainable architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright ©1993 by the American Institute of Architects
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Building Green, 2, Masdar City
in Building Green, 2 (Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: St Thomas Productions), 50 mins
Abu Dhabi is the biggest of the United Arab Emirates sitting in the heart of the oil rich Persian Gulf. Oil represents more than two thirds of this city state’s economy and with such easy access to all that black gold, the citizens of Abu Dhabi have become one of the most polluting on earth. Cheap fuel means big...
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in Building Green, 2 (Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: St Thomas Productions), 50 mins
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Abu Dhabi is the biggest of the United Arab Emirates sitting in the heart of the oil rich Persian Gulf. Oil represents more than two thirds of this city state’s economy and with such easy access to all that black gold, the citizens of Abu Dhabi have become one of the most polluting on earth. Cheap fuel means big cars, year round air conditioning and sweet water, which comes from an energy intensive desalination process. And yet Abu Dhabi recent...
Abu Dhabi is the biggest of the United Arab Emirates sitting in the heart of the oil rich Persian Gulf. Oil represents more than two thirds of this city state’s economy and with such easy access to all that black gold, the citizens of Abu Dhabi have become one of the most polluting on earth. Cheap fuel means big cars, year round air conditioning and sweet water, which comes from an energy intensive desalination process. And yet Abu Dhabi recently announced one of the most ambitious development projects in the world. The construction of Masdar, the world’s first zero carbon, zero waste, car free city. The 22 billion dollar project when it’s finished in 2016, will be home to 40 000 people, an academic institute, a manufacturing hub for solar power and desalination, have no greenhouse gas emissions, no waste and a personal transport system instead of cars. Great Idea, but can it work? The team has just 18 months to get the first phase out of the ground (the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology). And in the Middle East they don’t do things by halves. It’s not only the building that must be green, but the process itself, ‘building the building’. This film follows the trials and tribulations of Sanad, Meg, Chris and Samir as they struggle to build the prototype city on time and on budget in Abu Dhabi’s punishing heat.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Harry Prichett
Publisher
St Thomas Productions
Series
Building Green
Speaker / Narrator
Harry Prichett
Topic / Theme
Environmental auditing, Pollution prevention, Civil engineering, Construction, Sustainable architecture, Environmental protection, Cities, Pollution, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of St Thomas Productions. All rights reserved.
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e2, Season 3, Episode 1, Garden in Cairo, A
directed by Tad Fettig, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Midori Willoughby, fl. 2006, kontentreal, in e2, Season 3, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2008), 25 mins
Cairo, a city of 16 million, is one of the most densely populated in the world, with only one square foot of green space per person prior to 2005. His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, saw the need to relieve this congestion. The result is Al-Azhar Park: a 500-year-old...
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directed by Tad Fettig, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Midori Willoughby, fl. 2006, kontentreal, in e2, Season 3, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2008), 25 mins
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Cairo, a city of 16 million, is one of the most densely populated in the world, with only one square foot of green space per person prior to 2005. His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, saw the need to relieve this congestion. The result is Al-Azhar Park: a 500-year-old dump-turned-"urban lung" that provides much-needed green space and a source of civic pride.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Midori Willoughby, fl. 2006, kontentreal, Brad Pitt, 1963-
Author / Creator
Tad Fettig, fl. 1995-2016
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
e2
Speaker / Narrator
Brad Pitt, 1963-
Topic / Theme
Ecodesign, Sustainable architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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ENVIRONMENT: GREEN ARCHITECTURE INITIATIVE
3 mins
This news clip is about green architecture initiatives in Great Britain.
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3 mins
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This news clip is about green architecture initiatives in Great Britain.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
News story
Topic / Theme
Sustainable architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © ITN
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Great Big Stories, Eco-Friendly DIY Homes Fit for a Hobbit
produced by Great Big Story and Cable News Network (CNN), in Great Big Stories (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2018), 3 mins
In Pembrokeshire, Wales, the cutest, handmade houses have been popping up around the county. These wee homes, made of natural, locally sourced materials and scavenged bits from the surrounding countryside, embody low-impact living. What exactly does that mean? It means that the inhabitants who built these houses,...
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produced by Great Big Story and Cable News Network (CNN), in Great Big Stories (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2018), 3 mins
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In Pembrokeshire, Wales, the cutest, handmade houses have been popping up around the county. These wee homes, made of natural, locally sourced materials and scavenged bits from the surrounding countryside, embody low-impact living. What exactly does that mean? It means that the inhabitants who built these houses, like Simon and Jasmine Dale, grow and cultivate the vast majority of what they consume. The two have been living in their very own hobb...
In Pembrokeshire, Wales, the cutest, handmade houses have been popping up around the county. These wee homes, made of natural, locally sourced materials and scavenged bits from the surrounding countryside, embody low-impact living. What exactly does that mean? It means that the inhabitants who built these houses, like Simon and Jasmine Dale, grow and cultivate the vast majority of what they consume. The two have been living in their very own hobbit-sized house since 2003. And now, they're helping others build similar homes in the Lammas community—the country's first eco-village. Needless to say, the Bagginses would approve.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Great Big Story, Cable News Network (CNN)
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Great Big Stories
Topic / Theme
Sustainable agriculture, Sustainable engineering, Sustainable architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 CNN Newsource Sales, Inc.
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Green Economy, New Urbanism
directed by Kyle Justice, fl. 2014 and Tim Van Blaricom, fl. 2014; presented by Andrew Mallory, fl. 2000 and Don McCoy, fl. 2014; produced by Kyle Justice, fl. 2014 and Tim Van Blaricom, fl. 2014, Film Ideas, in Green Economy (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas, 2014), 18 mins
This sleepy seaside community is built under the brand of sustainable new urbanism. Not only are the homes and other community buildings built in a very environmentally friendly way, but the design promotes the diminished need to drive by grouping services like grocery, laundry, restaurants and other things in the...
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directed by Kyle Justice, fl. 2014 and Tim Van Blaricom, fl. 2014; presented by Andrew Mallory, fl. 2000 and Don McCoy, fl. 2014; produced by Kyle Justice, fl. 2014 and Tim Van Blaricom, fl. 2014, Film Ideas, in Green Economy (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas, 2014), 18 mins
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This sleepy seaside community is built under the brand of sustainable new urbanism. Not only are the homes and other community buildings built in a very environmentally friendly way, but the design promotes the diminished need to drive by grouping services like grocery, laundry, restaurants and other things in the center promoting biking and walking. We take a few days off to enjoy the experience!
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kyle Justice, fl. 2014, Tim Van Blaricom, fl. 2014, Film Ideas
Author / Creator
Kyle Justice, fl. 2014, Tim Van Blaricom, fl. 2014, Andrew Mallory, fl. 2000, Don McCoy, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
2010, 2014
Publisher
Film Ideas
Series
Green Economy
Topic / Theme
Sustainable architecture, Planned communities, Coastal engineering, Urbanization
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 Film Ideas, Inc.
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Green Matters, Green Matters, Episode 8
produced by Nick Farrow, in Green Matters (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2009), 23 mins
Australia House- This Sydney home looks like any other in the street, but it is almost completely self-sufficient. The owners spent around 80,000 Australian dollars (US $66,500) on power and water-saving devices for their new home. Learning About Plants- The Royal Horticulture Society’s new glasshouse at Wisley,...
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produced by Nick Farrow, in Green Matters (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2009), 23 mins
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Australia House- This Sydney home looks like any other in the street, but it is almost completely self-sufficient. The owners spent around 80,000 Australian dollars (US $66,500) on power and water-saving devices for their new home. Learning About Plants- The Royal Horticulture Society’s new glasshouse at Wisley, England, is huge. The size of ten tennis courts, it houses exotic plants from around the world, and also gives people the chance to le...
Australia House- This Sydney home looks like any other in the street, but it is almost completely self-sufficient. The owners spent around 80,000 Australian dollars (US $66,500) on power and water-saving devices for their new home. Learning About Plants- The Royal Horticulture Society’s new glasshouse at Wisley, England, is huge. The size of ten tennis courts, it houses exotic plants from around the world, and also gives people the chance to learn more about plants. Paris Bicycles- The City of Paris has introduced a large scale bicycle hire scheme in a bid to cut pollution and city congestion. Philippines Packaging- Each year around 100 million tonnes of plastic is produced worldwide. Despite some efforts to recycle plastic it often ends up in dumps or clogs waterways. In the Philippines the mounting problem of waste has prompted some businesses to find a better way. Israel Solar- Solar power is a potentially limitless and pure solution to the problems of fossil fuel and nuclear energy. But the big drawback is its cost. Changing all that however, scientists at Israel’s National Centre for Solar Energy have found a way to produce large scale solar power at a competitive price. Focus On Climate Change- The well respected Hooper’s Gallery in East London showcases contemporary work by top British photographers. In an unusual exhibition it’s teamed up with the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation organisation, with over 3 million members in the UK alone. The result is ‘exposed’, a collection of pictures that captures the reality of climate change in the UK. China Green Olympics- The Olympic motto is 'faster, higher, stronger'. In 2008, you probably can add the word 'greener'. Since its winning bid in 2001 the Chinese government has steadily worked to clean up host city, Beijing, one of the most polluted cities in the world.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nick Farrow, Abbe Holmes
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Green Matters
Speaker / Narrator
Abbe Holmes
Topic / Theme
Cities, Sports, Art exhibitions, Climate change, Renewable energy sources, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Transportation industry, Plants, Sustainable architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Switch International
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Green Matters, Green Matters, Episode 10
produced by Nick Farrow, in Green Matters (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2009), 22 mins
Condors Released: High in the Andes Mountains, in a place where local condors were hunted to extinction, six were recently given a new chance. Huge conservation efforts have improved their numbers, but condors remain vulnerable. Waste To Home Furnishings: Tucked away in a quiet London street is ‘Fabrications’,...
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produced by Nick Farrow, in Green Matters (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2009), 22 mins
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Condors Released: High in the Andes Mountains, in a place where local condors were hunted to extinction, six were recently given a new chance. Huge conservation efforts have improved their numbers, but condors remain vulnerable. Waste To Home Furnishings: Tucked away in a quiet London street is ‘Fabrications’, showcasing and selling the ultimate in green chic for the home. Making clever use of items normally destined for landfill, designer Ba...
Condors Released: High in the Andes Mountains, in a place where local condors were hunted to extinction, six were recently given a new chance. Huge conservation efforts have improved their numbers, but condors remain vulnerable. Waste To Home Furnishings: Tucked away in a quiet London street is ‘Fabrications’, showcasing and selling the ultimate in green chic for the home. Making clever use of items normally destined for landfill, designer Barley Massey, creates and sells attractive soft furnishings and accessories. Indonesian Coral Reefs: Indonesia’s coral reefs house 97% of the world’s reef species. Yet rising sea temperatures threaten their existence. Fuel-cell Taxis: In Tokyo, a chauffeur driven car service is now operating a fleet of Nissan X-Trail fuel cell vehicles. This is the first time a hire car service has used FCVs, enabling consumers to experience the performance and benefits of the advanced clean technology. Cambodia Wildlife: Caught up in the Vietnam war, Cambodia forest suffered terribly. In a pocket of the old Ho Chi Minh Trail, there is today a very special peace and calm where the inhumanity of war and genocide once raged. It is an animal sanctuary, home to at least 42 threatened species including elephants, tigers, monkeys, leopards and bears. German Glacier: In Bavaria, at the Austrian border, is Germany’s tallest mountain, the Zugspitze. Here, despite extraordinary efforts to save it, Germany’s last glacier is dwindling. Every spring since 1991, ski resort workers have piled tonnes of loose snow on the glacier, and then covered it with giant anti-glare shields. This year because of the heat a 50% bigger tarpaulin went on a week earlier. UK Homes Of The Future: Giving us a peek into the future is the Sigma House, with many ecological features that could soon be standard in new British homes.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nick Farrow, Abbe Holmes
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Green Matters
Speaker / Narrator
Abbe Holmes
Topic / Theme
Sustainable architecture, Climate change, Forests, War, Renewable energy sources, Shops, Wildlife conservation, Corals (Animal), Condors
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Switch International
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