More Homes for More People

196427 min 40 secFilm: Documentary

Produced by the National Film Board of Canada for the Canadian Department of Trade and Commerce.

This film shows materials used in all stages of construction of three sets of semi-detached Canadian-style homes in the United Kingdom. The film was intended to encourage more builders to make their homes from Canadian lumber and by Canadian methods. Sir Donald Gibson, director general of research and development, reports on observations made in Canada.

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  • Architecture > ConstructionForeign CountriesHomes and Housing
  • Industry and Commerce > Construction IndustriesForeign Countries
  • Foreign Countries > Great Britain