This is a documentary about what Lawrence Township in NJ is doing to advance sustainable living within its community. It was produced as a group project at Rider University for a TV field production course in December 2007.
The End of Suburbia - 78 min
A documentary film about peak oil and its implications for the suburban lifestyle.
Off the Grid, Jim Strickland and Laurie Freeman Energy Independent Home - 11 min
Jim and Laurie live in the Mohawk Valley of Upstate New York. They built their home almost entirely by hand using all local materials. Timber frame construction with straw bale and masonry walls provide thermal mass and super insulation. The home takes advantage of the property geography by being built into the side of the hill (earth burmed) which greatly reduces the heating and cooling load. Jim and Laurie incorporated both active and passive solar systems. The home is off the grid- electricity is produced from the sun and is stored in batteries. Electricity provided is both DC and AC. Domestic hot water is provided by solar thermal panels as well as a wood buring kitchen stove. This home is one of hundreds that open their doors to the public for the Green Buildings Open House the first Saturday of October. For more information, please visit http://www.nesea.org/buildings/openhouse.
Rays of Hope Solar Cooking - 12 min
A movie about Integrated Solar Cooking, as an alternative to wood or charcoal fire cooking, in Rowanda. Video from the Rotary Club of Fresno California.
Straw Bale House Construction and Green Building: Building With Awareness
A solar straw bale home is an example of green building. This movie shows clips from the full-length "Building WIth Awareness" how-to video on building a straw bale house from start to finish. Learn how to build straw bale walls for insulation, build interior thermal mass walls (which greatly increases the efficiency of a straw bale home), mix and apply earth plasters for a beautiful finish, generate electricity from sunlight, and use passive solar heating and cooling. Beautiful aesthetics and energy-efficiency can both come from the same materials. It is how the structure is designed as a whole that makes the difference. See how aesthetics, comfort, and energy efficiency can all come from the same materials and design parameters. The full-length video (162 minutes) received 3 Telly Awards for production excellence.
Winds of Change - Wind Power Advocacy Video - 23 min
From the American Wind Energy Association, this educational video demonstrates the benefits of wind power. For more information visit the official AWEA site here.
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