Urban Conversion

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Urban Conversion (2019)

Set in Colorado, this series traces a family's efforts to lead a more eco friendly, environmentally conscious lifestyle. At the urging of his wife, Gina, fiscally conservative businessman Rodman Schley agrees to an urban conversion.

Series, 2019, Documentary, Nature


Urban Conversion - TV Showtimes

Wednesday, October 15

4:10am

Urban Conversion ‘Whose Water Is It, Anyways? (Water/plumbing)’

SBS

Urban Conversion

'Whose Water Is It, Anyways? (Water/plumbing)'

SBS, 4:10am, Wed, 15 Oct 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

After experiencing the heat and dryness of the desert sun, the Schley's have a whole new appreciation for water, and with help from the City of Arvada, they explore the question of where exactly their water comes from. From the continental divide to their faucets and fields, they follow the Colorado watershed and learn that water is something to be deeply thankful for, and should be used wisely in their new endeavors.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 3


Urban Conversion ‘Whose Water Is It, Anyways? (Water/plumbing)’

SBS HD

Urban Conversion

'Whose Water Is It, Anyways? (Water/plumbing)'

SBS HD, 4:10am, Wed, 15 Oct 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

After experiencing the heat and dryness of the desert sun, the Schley's have a whole new appreciation for water, and with help from the City of Arvada, they explore the question of where exactly their water comes from. From the continental divide to their faucets and fields, they follow the Colorado watershed and learn that water is something to be deeply thankful for, and should be used wisely in their new endeavors.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 3


Thursday, October 16

3:25am

Urban Conversion ‘Across The Desert Sand...’

SBS

Urban Conversion

'Across The Desert Sand (Sand/warmth/insulation)'

SBS, 3:25am, Thu, 16 Oct 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

The Schley's take a road trip and immerse themselves in the heat of the sun by visiting the Colorado Sand Dunes. They discover the natural properties of sand, and learn how it is a critical component of the insulation that is used to keep the heat inside of homes in the winter, or outside of home in the summer. Rodman and Gina dive into energy usage in the home building process and design creative solutions for their modern farmhouse renovation.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 5


Urban Conversion ‘Across The Desert Sand...’

SBS HD

Urban Conversion

'Across The Desert Sand (Sand/warmth/insulation)'

SBS HD, 3:25am, Thu, 16 Oct 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

The Schley's take a road trip and immerse themselves in the heat of the sun by visiting the Colorado Sand Dunes. They discover the natural properties of sand, and learn how it is a critical component of the insulation that is used to keep the heat inside of homes in the winter, or outside of home in the summer. Rodman and Gina dive into energy usage in the home building process and design creative solutions for their modern farmhouse renovation.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 5


4:00am

Urban Conversion ‘Rocky Mountain Air (Air/fresh Air/radiant...’

SBS

Urban Conversion

'Rocky Mountain Air (Air/fresh Air/radiant Heat)'

SBS, 4:00am, Thu, 16 Oct 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

The Schley's explore the importance of clean air and how their living habits contribute to the quality of air in their lives - from cleaning up their old fireplace to starting a local farm - air is something that is everywhere, and they hope everyone can see it a little clearer. In this episode the Schley's attend the Telluride Hot Air Balloon Festival as a family, explore radiant floor heating and fresh air ventilation for their home, take a ride on Denver's new light rail system, and exhale their first season of locally grown flowers.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 6


Urban Conversion ‘Rocky Mountain Air (Air/fresh Air/radiant...’

SBS HD

Urban Conversion

'Rocky Mountain Air (Air/fresh Air/radiant Heat)'

SBS HD, 4:00am, Thu, 16 Oct 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

The Schley's explore the importance of clean air and how their living habits contribute to the quality of air in their lives - from cleaning up their old fireplace to starting a local farm - air is something that is everywhere, and they hope everyone can see it a little clearer. In this episode the Schley's attend the Telluride Hot Air Balloon Festival as a family, explore radiant floor heating and fresh air ventilation for their home, take a ride on Denver's new light rail system, and exhale their first season of locally grown flowers.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 6


Friday, October 17

3:40am

Urban Conversion ‘Seeing The Forest Through The Trees (Wood,...’

SBS

Urban Conversion

'Seeing The Forest Through The Trees (Wood, Floors/cabinets)'

SBS, 3:40am, Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

The Schley's go into the forest in this episode of Urban Conversion to examine the relationship between man and trees - from eating their fruit, using them as shelter, and burning them for warmth and light - they gain a better appreciation for sustainably harvesting trees that they use in their home and on their farm. Rodman and Gina explore ways to reuse trees that were taken down on the property, specifically as they design their new kitchen, as well as planting trees in their community and on their property.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 7


Urban Conversion ‘Seeing The Forest Through The Trees (Wood,...’

SBS HD

Urban Conversion

'Seeing The Forest Through The Trees (Wood, Floors/cabinets)'

SBS HD, 3:40am, Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

The Schley's go into the forest in this episode of Urban Conversion to examine the relationship between man and trees - from eating their fruit, using them as shelter, and burning them for warmth and light - they gain a better appreciation for sustainably harvesting trees that they use in their home and on their farm. Rodman and Gina explore ways to reuse trees that were taken down on the property, specifically as they design their new kitchen, as well as planting trees in their community and on their property.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 7


4:15am

Urban Conversion ‘Harvesting The Sun (Sun/windows, Roof/solar)’

SBS

Urban Conversion

'Harvesting The Sun (Sun/windows, Roof/solar)'

SBS, 4:15am, Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

The Schley's consider all the ways the sun affects their home, farm and life. From orienting the house to capture the most sunlight, to the size and placement of windows, roof, and even flower fields. They learn that paying more attention to the sun could have everlasting benefits. Rodman and Gina learn about window efficiencies, roofing options, and work through home solar option versus community solar options.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 4


Urban Conversion ‘Harvesting The Sun (Sun/windows, Roof/solar)’

SBS HD

Urban Conversion

'Harvesting The Sun (Sun/windows, Roof/solar)'

SBS HD, 4:15am, Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

The Schley's consider all the ways the sun affects their home, farm and life. From orienting the house to capture the most sunlight, to the size and placement of windows, roof, and even flower fields. They learn that paying more attention to the sun could have everlasting benefits. Rodman and Gina learn about window efficiencies, roofing options, and work through home solar option versus community solar options.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 4


Saturday, October 18

4:05am

Urban Conversion ‘It Takes A Village (People/community/ext....’

SBS

Urban Conversion

'It Takes A Village (People/community/ext. Finishes)'

SBS, 4:05am, Sat, 18 Oct 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

The Schley's wrap up the season with a new appreciation for the many essential community relationships they've built through the project and the importance of building a local sense of place. From selling their locally grown flowers to cultivate more beauty in their community, to supporting other local businesses in the construction process, to throwing community gatherings back at the farm - they are putting the 'culture' back into agriculture every step of the way.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 8


Urban Conversion ‘It Takes A Village (People/community/ext....’

SBS HD

Urban Conversion

'It Takes A Village (People/community/ext. Finishes)'

SBS HD, 4:05am, Sat, 18 Oct 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

The Schley's wrap up the season with a new appreciation for the many essential community relationships they've built through the project and the importance of building a local sense of place. From selling their locally grown flowers to cultivate more beauty in their community, to supporting other local businesses in the construction process, to throwing community gatherings back at the farm - they are putting the 'culture' back into agriculture every step of the way.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, NatureEpisode 8


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