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Design Innovations for Canadian Settlements

1976 17 min
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A 1976 documentary about innovative housing and community design as a way to conserve energy. Two planned mining towns, one in Quebec and another in Manitoba, are examined, as well as solar-heated homes in Ontario and Prince Edward Island. This film was produced by the NFB for the Canadian Habitat Secretariat, Urban Affairs.

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Design Innovations for Canadian Settlements

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A 1976 documentary about innovative housing and community design as a way to conserve energy. Two planned mining towns, one in Quebec and another in Manitoba, are examined, as well as solar-heated homes in Ontario and Prince Edward Island. This film was produced by the NFB for the Canadian Habitat Secretariat, Urban Affairs.

Environment and Conservation
Architecture
Urbanism
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  • director
    Bruce Mackay
  • editing
    Bruce Mackay
  • producer
    Roman Bittman
  • photography
    Susan Trow
  • narrator
    Kathy Keefler
  • music
    Gary Rosenberg

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