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HARNESSING THE POWER OF PERMACULTURE
Jan Spencer (pictured) removed his driveway to make room for more landscaping features. This is part of the concept behind "permaculture," the practice of using resources on-site to fulfill as many needs as possible. (Photo by Ann Dornfeld)
The word "suburbia" conjures up sprawling developments, huge lawns and long commutes. It's not the most eco-friendly arrangement. Jan Spencer lives in the suburbs and he wants to change their reputation. His version of home improvement is making his quarter-acre property as energy-independent as possible. As Ann Dornfeld reports, Spencer calls the process "suburban renewal:"
Producer: Ann Dornfeld
Release Date: July 23, 2007
Running Time: 3:59