This documentary
tells the story of how a family found a way to use the power
of the sun to reduce their impact on the natural world. If
you've always wanted to see how it all works, explained in
plain language, then this is the video for you. This 25 minute
episode takes you step-by-step through the process of design,
construction, and the resulting lifestyle achieved.
"When it comes to living green, you can't
do much better than the Wilson family." - Toronto Star
Copyright
2003 John Wilson
John Wilson walks you through the ten year journey
that his family undertook to build a natural home. Natural Living
documents what real people are doing to stop the destruction of
the natural world. There are so many things that can be done today.
Learn from the experts about new and old
ways to make our homes healthier using natural materials like straw
bales. Find out how home design can minimize the need to use fossil
fuels for heating and cooling. Capture renewable energy from the
sun and wind. Transform the power of sunlight and the wind into
electricity. Convert renewable energy into electricity that can
even run your electricity meter backwards. Reduce your need for
heating energy by using smart windows and passive solar
design. Reduce your energy needs by choosing efficient appliances
and lighting. These are real solutions, presented by real people
just like you.
Phantom Electron
Corporation the company that provided the solar and wind
power systems for the Wilson Natural Home. Leonard Allen,
the president of the company, appears in the documentary to
explain how solar and wind power works.
