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Some words from the director of the film: Jacques ALLARD
for Architects for a better World
After careful and thorough research, we asked 13 world-acclaimed architects to participate in this film. 12 said yes, immediately.
We could feel that those architects were eagerly waiting to speak out for the first time on sustainable issues.
As we strongly believe it is important to let the images and the architects speak for themselves…..and let the general public make their own interpretation, this movie does not have a voice-over or an animator being 40% of the time on screen. This movie respects 100% the ideas and solutions expressed by the interviewed architects. Some architects came up with very sophisticated solutions while other architects used very simple solutions. Some architects with very large budgets, others with very limited budgets.
The movie has been made in 3 versions:
two versions for the general public, 73 minutes and 53 minutes
and a third version of 78 minutes with more technical specifications for students in architecture, architects and engineers.
As most viewers on the 12th of October’s preview in Hasselt are not students in architecture or building professionals, we have chosen to feature the film with less technical specifications.
This version of the film invites people to understand the meaning of sustainable architecture, showing many practical solutions that go beyond energy saving issues such as low energy and passive housing but city planning, education and human aspects are key issues as well.
With more than 38 hours of material and interviews, way too much for a film, we have decided to realize a book with the complete interviews of the architects and professors. This book will be published in the fourthcoming months.
It was a live experience and great honor meeting these 12 world class architects all willing to do their very best for a better world.
Jacques ALLARD
Duration : 0:5:15
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The EcoFabulous Home was designed by Kanau Uyeyama Architect Inc. As a firm, we have been researching eco-friendly solutions for many years. In 2008 we put all our knowledge to the test and designed and built the EcoFabulous Home (1000 sq.ft., 400sq.ft. deck) as the Feature Home for the British Columbia Home and Garden Show. There is a living wing (kitchen, dining, sitting) and a bedroom wing (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). Eco-friendly solutions included such things as 100% recycled paper with zero VOCs for kitchen and bathroom cabinets, cedar deck, siding and spa skirt, and other sustainable woods, CFLs and LEDs, Hydronic heating system with each radiator with its own non-electric thermostat 95% plus efficiency gas fired condensing boiler supplemented with solar panels, integrated home control system.
www.prefabuloushomes.ca
Duration : 0:4:42
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Beat Meier is renovating his home to be more energy-efficient; it will be so efficient it will have surplus electricity it can sell to the electric company. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Duration : 0:2:34
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Technorati Tags: efficient, electricity, elizabeth, energy, Green, home, low, palmer, renovation, save
Solar House – Got 2 B U (fresh & low city blues remix)
Duration : 0:5:7
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The EcoFabulous Home was designed by Kanau Uyeyama Architect Inc. As a firm, we have been researching eco-friendly solutions for many years. In 2008 we put all our knowledge to the test and designed and built the EcoFabulous Home (1000 sq.ft., 400sq.ft. deck) as the Feature Home for the British Columbia Home and Garden Show. There is a living wing (kitchen, dining, sitting) and a bedroom wing (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). Eco-friendly solutions included such things as 100% recycled paper with zero VOCs for kitchen and bathroom cabinets, cedar deck, siding and spa skirt, and other sustainable woods, CFLs and LEDs, Hydronic heating system with each radiator with its own non-electric thermostat 95% plus efficiency gas fired condensing boiler supplemented with solar panels, integrated home control system. www.prefabuloushomes.ca
Duration : 0:4:19
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www.prefabuloushomes.ca
email:uyeyama@telus.net
604-736-1172
Duration : 0:6:19
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Summary of Green Solutions
· Small Eco-footprint
· Reduced wastage with Factory Built
·_Sustainable and Recycled Materials – Cork, Cherry Veneer, Cedar, Paper,
Framing Lumber, Plywood, Cotton, Wool & Silk
· Breathable Building Wrap & Rainscreen
· Sprinklers
· Energy Efficient Lighting, Appliances, Windows and Fireplace.
· Integrated Home Control System (Smart Wiring)
· Minimal or zero Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
· Cabinets – 100% Recycled Paper, zero VOCs with photo-imprinted Teak Veneer
· Built-in Recycling Bins in Kitchen Island
· Local Products
· Water Conservation
·Green Paint
· Continuous Ventilation
· Hydronic Heating System and DHW – 95% efficient
· Individual Thermostats for Radiators
·_Solar Panel for Hot Water (Integrated w/ Hydronic System)
prefab, modular, built green, green, sustainable, eco-friendly
Duration : 0:5:14
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Summary of Green Solutions
· Small Eco-footprint
· Reduced wastage with Factory Built
·_Sustainable and Recycled Materials – Cork, Cherry Veneer, Cedar, Paper,
Framing Lumber, Plywood, Cotton, Wool & Silk
· Breathable Building Wrap & Rainscreen
· Sprinklers
· Energy Efficient Lighting, Appliances, Windows and Fireplace.
· Integrated Home Control System (Smart Wiring)
· Minimal or zero Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
· Cabinets – 100% Recycled Paper, zero VOCs with photo-imprinted Teak Veneer
· Built-in Recycling Bins in Kitchen Island
· Local Products
· Water Conservation
·Green Paint
· Continuous Ventilation
· Hydronic Heating System and DHW – 95% efficient
· Individual Thermostats for Radiators
·_Solar Panel for Hot Water (Integrated w/ Hydronic System)
prefab, modular, built green, green, sustainable, eco-friendly
Duration : 0:2:55
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The EcoFabulous Home was designed by Kanau Uyeyama Architect Inc. As a firm, we have been researching eco-friendly solutions for many years. In 2008 we put all our knowledge to the test and designed and built the EcoFabulous Home (1000 sq.ft., 400sq.ft. deck) as the Feature Home for the British Columbia Home and Garden Show. There is a living wing (kitchen, dining, sitting) and a bedroom wing (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). Eco-friendly solutions included such things as 100% recycled paper with zero VOCs for kitchen and bathroom cabinets, cedar deck, siding and spa skirt, and other sustainable woods, CFLs and LEDs, Hydronic heating system with each radiator with its own non-electric thermostat 95% plus efficiency gas fired condensing boiler supplemented with solar panels, integrated home control system. www.prefabuloushomes.ca
Duration : 0:3:37
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