Tours: 12 May and 26 May
Times: 10.30am, 12 noon, 2.00pm and 3.30pm
John upgraded his 1996 terrace, insulating roof, lofts and between the floors, and installing solar thermal collectors on the roof for water heating. Find out what a thermal store is, and see a ‘mechanical ventilation with heat recovery’ system in action – very important for a house now so well air-se.
- Case study (PDF) background, features and suppliers
- Cycle route (Cycle Streets website)
Key features:
- Super-insulated throughout
- Air-sealed throughout
- Windows and doors triple-glazed
- Solar thermal collectors
- Large thermal store
- Condensing boiler, heat exchanger
- High efficiency pumps
- Mechanical ventilation heat recovery system
Eco homes • Info centres • Question time • Booking • Donate
Booking eco homes visits
Pre-booking is essential – to reserve your tours call 01223 301842
Booking lines are open 9am-6pm weekdays, 9am-1pm Saturdays
Donations
Open Eco Homes is organised by Cambridge Carbon Footprint and as a charity we rely on donations.
Your donation can make a real difference, and help us keep this informative and inspiring event free of charge.
Each eco homes visit costs the charity £5 per person per tour, and any contribution that you can make towards these costs is much appreciated. Donate now