This Old House S05E17 · The Brookline House - 17

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Installation of photovoltaic roof panels begins at the All New This Old House site in Brookline. Our host explains how the array of solar cells converts light from the sun directly into electrical current.

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1. 1 1. The Brookline House - 11983-10-01Our host kicks off the new season with a retrospective look at the first four seasons of This Old House. Combining original clips with updated footage, he recalls the restoration o
2. 2 2. The Brookline House - 21983-10-08The star of this season's the All New This Old House is revealed: an energy-efficient solar home to be built from scratch in Brookline, Massachusetts. Our host introduces the new h
3. 3 3. The Brookline House - 31983-10-15Designer Steven Strong and our host review the design of the new house step-by-step, from conception to final plans. A survey engineer describes the surveying process and how the h
4. 4 4. The Brookline House - 41983-10-22The work of digging a foundation for the new house begins. When the crew hits a rock ledge, they are forced to drill and blast in order to put in the bottom of the foundation.
5. 5 5. The Brookline House - 51983-10-29Our host discusses construction of the foundation for the solar house in Brookline with the crew chief. Later, our host visits a couple in Sherborn, Massachusetts who have dismatle
6. 6 6. The Brookline House - 61983-11-05Landscape architect Tom Wirth discusses plans for a pool on the new site. Our host inspects the completed footings for the new house foundation.
7. 7 7. The Brookline House - 71983-11-12Our master carpenter supervises concrete pouring and waterproofing for the foundation of the new house. Later, our host visits a solar home in Lexington, Massachusetts.
8. 8 8. The Brookline House - 81983-11-19At the Brookline site, our host discusses the process of sealing the foundation sill with our master carpenter. Then our host looks at the Peabody House in Hollis, New Hampshire, a
9. 9 9. The Brookline House - 91983-11-26Our host visits a solar home in Wilton, Connecticut, which utilizes a unique system of window shutters to close off a glass atrium at night.
10. 10 10. The Brookline House - 101983-12-03The All New This Old House surveys renovation and construction that is revitalizing the heart of Seattle, Washington. The crew visits the houseboat community of Roanoke Reef, view
11. 11 11. The Brookline House - 111983-12-10Our host visits an apartment on Boston's historic Symphony Row and a solar home in Concord, New Hampshire. Back in the Brookline site, work continues on the new house.
12. 12 12. The Brookline House - 121983-12-17Our host is in Stamford, Connecticut for a trip to United House Wrecking, the largest salvage yard of its kind on the East Coast. Our host surveys the yard's collection in search o
13. 13 13. The Brookline House - 131983-12-24Our host and crew travel to New York City to investigate the reuse of some of its commercial buildings. With the help of architect who specializes in conversions, our host learns w
14. 14 14. The Brookline House - 141983-12-31Our host gives a progress report at the new house site and tours the most exclusive address in the world, The Trump Tower, Fifth Avenue, New York.
15. 15 15. The Brookline House - 151984-01-07Work continues on the new solar home. Our host travels to Green Mountain Cabins in Chester, Vermont for a lookat how log cabins are manufactured.
16. 16 16. The Brookline House - 161984-01-14After discussing the windows being installed at the new house, our host takes a quick trip to Medford, Wisconsin for a tour of the Hurd Millworks window maufacturing plant.
17. 17 17. The Brookline House - 171984-01-21Installation of photovoltaic roof panels begins at the All New This Old House site in Brookline. Our host explains how the array of solar cells converts light from the sun directly
18. 18 18. The Brookline House - 181984-01-28We visit Ryland Homes, manufacturers of pre-fabricated houses in Columbia, Maryland. Our host tours their factory where much of the construction takes place.
19. 19 19. The Brookline House - 191984-02-04Our host visits the home of legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Illinois. Research Director Don Kalec explains how the structure was restored to its origin
20. 20 20. The Brookline House - 201984-02-11We visit to Dallas to investigate another residental building alternative: a home that's computer-designed to offer optimum summer cooling efficiency.
21. 21 21. The Brookline House - 211984-02-18Our host and our master carpenter report on the latest construction developments at the new house site in Brookline.
22. 22 22. The Brookline House - 221984-02-25We travel to Riverside, California for a look at an unusual housing alternative: a computer-designed, moble home park.
23. 23 23. The Brookline House - 231984-03-03Our host and company are in Hawaii to explore a unique island dwelling.
24. 24 24. The Brookline House - 241984-03-10The winner of the Metropolitan Home interior design contest is featured.
25. 25 25. The Brookline House - 251984-03-17The crew puts finishing touches on the solar home in Brookline.
26. 26 26. The Brookline House - 261984-03-24Our host takes viewers for a grand tour of the completed solar home in the final episode of the season.