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Future Home 2000 JLP01_09_810281
Future Home 2000, Coleshill Place, Bradwell Common, Bradwell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. An elevated view from a cherry picker of progress at the Future Home 2000 construction site in Milton Keynes.
The Future Home 2000 was built by Super Homes specifically to be featured on the BBCs The Money Programme. It was part of the Milton Keynes Development Corporations Home World 81 exhibition. 36 show homes were built by 22 companies from around the world for the exhibition, on the theme of energy conservation. The structure features a south facing double height conservatory to make passive solar gains and contains panels for water heating. The building was equipped with a variety of heating and power generation systems and The Money Programme monitored its performance for a year following its sale.
This photograph was used in the July 1981 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter
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This print captures the remarkable progress at the Future Home 2000 construction site in Milton Keynes. Taken from an elevated view on a cherry picker, it provides a unique perspective of this innovative project. Built by Super Homes specifically for its feature on BBC's The Money Programme, the Future Home 2000 was part of the renowned Milton Keynes Development Corporations Home World 81 exhibition. This exhibition showcased 36 show homes built by 22 companies from around the world, all centered around the theme of energy conservation. The structure itself is truly ahead of its time, incorporating various energy-efficient features. A south-facing double-height conservatory maximizes passive solar gains while water heating panels contribute to sustainability efforts. Equipped with diverse heating and power generation systems, The Money Programme closely monitored its performance for an entire year following its sale. Published in Team Spirit, Laing company's newsletter in July 1981, this photograph serves as a testament to both architectural innovation and construction excellence during that era. It showcases not only the house itself but also highlights timber elements and people diligently working on-site. Overall, this image encapsulates the spirit of progress and forward-thinking that defined construction projects like Future Home 2000 in their pursuit of energy efficiency and sustainable living solutions.
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