The House and the Sun

Synopsis

Survey of the use of solar energy in architecture. The traditional passive approach to energy conservation is contrasted with active techniques now becoming available to modern architectural designers. The principles underlying the use of the glasshouse effect and solar energy collecting panels are described and illustrated. Solar furnaces are discussed and the concept of the autonomous house is introduced.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. sd. col. 28 min.

Year of production

1974

Availability

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Uses

Introductory courses for first-year students of Architecture.*

Subjects

Architecture; Technology

Keywords

architectural design; buildings; solar energy

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact

John Lovell

Email

tryfannevl@aol.com

Phone

01286 676001 or 07768 105467

Fax

01286 676001

Address

Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN

Notes

Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001