A House on the Prairie
1978
17 min
Coming soon
This documentary describes the unfortunate legacy of the lone house on the prairie, an example of a dwelling entirely unsuited for the harsh winter or summer. We meet some builders and home owners experimenting with designs that are more energy efficient, such as the dome, the underground house and a ranch with wind, solar energy and methane gas from animal waste.
Details
This documentary describes the unfortunate legacy of the lone house on the prairie, an example of a dwelling entirely unsuited for the harsh winter or summer. We meet some builders and home owners experimenting with designs that are more energy efficient, such as the dome, the underground house and a ranch with wind, solar energy and methane gas from animal waste.
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directorRon BashfordBob Lower
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producerJerry Krepakevich
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executive producerMichael Scott
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scriptBob Lower
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editingBob Lower
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cameraLarry ToddAllan Kroeker
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soundBrian Swystun
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re-recordingClive Perry
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narratorAnn HenryFrank Adamson
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musicRichard Condie
Education
Ages 12 to 17
Geography - Human Geography
Geography - Territory: Regional
History - Early Colonization/Settlement
Technology Education - Environment and Technology
Previewing: Consider the harsh climate of the Canadian prairies, especially in winter. Examine the modern-day construction of existing housing and how it is inefficient. Discuss the various types of innovative housing seen in the film; in what ways are they more efficient? Discuss: The use of active and passive solar heating is still in its infancy. In the years since the film was made, consider how far we have come in improving energy efficiency in our homes.
