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At Home with Hurricanes

Synopsis
Describes research by the Overseas Division of the Building Research Establishment to design houses suitable for low-income families in developing countries that will be strong enough to resist earthquakes and hurricanes. The construction of trial houses on the Caribbean island of St Vincent is also described.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 26 min.
Year of production
1981
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses
MPhil course on housing for developing countries which deals with housing technology.*
Subjects
Architecture; Development studies
Keywords
developing countries; houses

Credits

Director
David Hayward
Writer
David Hayward; Keith Eaton

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Building Research Establishment Film Unit

Notes
Programmes for sale through Construction Research Communications Ltd

Distributor

Name

CFL Vision

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