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URBAN CONVERSION

Alternative Building

Season 2 Episode 206 | 26m 46s

After coming to terms with the fact that a family of four probably needs a bit of space, Rodman and Gina continue to explore what other types of alternative builds could be in their future. They are introduced to a family built rammed earth construction home, the benefits of retrofitting an existing build and learning about the environmental benefits of straw bale housing.

Aired: 05/02/16
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
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Across the Desert Sand
The Schley’s immerse themselves in the heat of the sun by visiting the Colorado Sand Dunes
Episode: S3 E305 | 26:46
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Rocky Mountain Air
The Schley’s explore the importance of clean air.
Episode: S3 E306 | 26:46
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Seeing the Forest through the Trees
The Schley’s go into the forest to examine the relationship between man and trees
Episode: S3 E307 | 26:46
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It Takes a Village
The Schleys appreciate their many essential community relationships
Episode: S3 E308 | 26:46
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Harvesting the Sun
The Schley’s consider all the ways the sun affects their home, farm and life
Episode: S3 E304 | 26:46
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We Bought a Farm
The Schley’s find the remaining 2.7-acres of an original wheat farm in Arvada.
Episode: S3 E301 | 26:46
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Whose Water Is It Anyway?
The Schley’s have a whole new appreciation for water.
Episode: S3 E303 | 26:46
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Let it Rot!
The Schley’s get grounded as they explore the composition of soil.
Episode: S3 E302 | 26:46
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Clean Energy 101
Rodman learns about wind power, solar power and climate change.
Episode: S2 E207 | 26:46
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Building Small
The movement to living simpler by reducing a spaces carbon footprint.
Episode: S2 E205 | 26:46
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Across the Desert Sand
The Schley’s immerse themselves in the heat of the sun by visiting the Colorado Sand Dunes
Episode: S3 E305 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Rocky Mountain Air
The Schley’s explore the importance of clean air.
Episode: S3 E306 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Seeing the Forest through the Trees
The Schley’s go into the forest to examine the relationship between man and trees
Episode: S3 E307 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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It Takes a Village
The Schleys appreciate their many essential community relationships
Episode: S3 E308 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
URBAN CONVERSION
Harvesting the Sun
The Schley’s consider all the ways the sun affects their home, farm and life
Episode: S3 E304 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
URBAN CONVERSION
We Bought a Farm
The Schley’s find the remaining 2.7-acres of an original wheat farm in Arvada.
Episode: S3 E301 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
URBAN CONVERSION
Whose Water Is It Anyway?
The Schley’s have a whole new appreciation for water.
Episode: S3 E303 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
URBAN CONVERSION
Let it Rot!
The Schley’s get grounded as they explore the composition of soil.
Episode: S3 E302 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
URBAN CONVERSION
Clean Energy 101
Rodman learns about wind power, solar power and climate change.
Episode: S2 E207 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
URBAN CONVERSION
Building Small
The movement to living simpler by reducing a spaces carbon footprint.
Episode: S2 E205 | 26:46