| Earthships Taos, New Mexico Tour of unique homes called Earthships, plus construction sites; interview with pioneering architect Michael Reynolds, who has quite a vision for the future Earthships are constructed using tires that are rammed with earth, as well as tin cans. These self-sufficient homes use solar and wind power, and treat their own sewage; great music by Puzzle of Light |
| Green Highways Poem and collage series by Elizabeth Phillips The Mayor of Weeville give his "State of de Weeville" address, and with some sense of humor, these artworks hint at making changes in how we live; great music by Pat Metheny Group |
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| Pinon Ecovillage New Mexico www.pinon-ecovillage.org A tour of the grounds and some interiors of this Intentional Community (with different levels of membership and income-sharing) outside of Santa Fe. The nine members are very supportive of one another and are busy renovating and adding gardens to this old showcase property. The day ends with a party, interviews with a Co-founder and residents around the campfire. Music written and performed by guitarist/singer Mark Duran. |
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| Claremont Community College: A Comedy Claremont, California www.claremontcommunitycollege.com The village of Claremont, CA is known as the home of the "7 Colleges of Claremont"...this is the "fake" 8th...a spoof on colleges...a comedy...nonetheless, a real community! With temporary headquarters at the local coffee shop, where EVERYONE IS A DEAN! We'll take a few side trips, as well: Mt. Baldy, the beach, architectural sites, etc....set to local classical guitarist Michael Ryan's recording, and a surprise touch of flute. |
| A.J. Lewis Center for Environmental Studies, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio www.oberlin.edu/envs/ajlc/ A tour of this noted building that has a focus on sustainability and is a hands-on learning experience for students. Solar power, geo-thermal system, interior wetlands that recirculates wastewater, and more. |
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| Las Vegas: A Review, of Building |
| As neighbors play a game of Monopoly in the Producer's kitchen, a tour of the Las Vegas strip is taken ...comments by innovative "Earthship" architect Michael Reynolds on utilities and the way we build our homes, and an interview with Educator Susan K. Nelson about the important work being accomplished at Sunwatch Indian Village for our future generations. A serious subject, interjected with lighthearted fun and some striking images of Vegas: A Review. |