Tours: 12 May and 26 May
Times: 10.30am, 12 noon, 2.00pm and 3.30pm
Bill and Valerie’s 1957 semi refurbishment has resulted in a 68% energy efficiency improvement on its standard when built, earning it ‘Old Home Superhome’ status. Of special interest is the exhaust air heat pump providing hot water and heat to the underfloor and Ecovector radiator heating system.
- Case study (PDF) background, features and suppliers
- Cycle route (Cycle Streets website)
Key features:
- Sustainable Energy Academy ‘Old Home Superhome’ status
- 68% upgrade on ‘built standard’
- Super-insulated throughout
- Windows double glazed
- Exhaust air heat pump system: simple, low cost, easy to install
- Underfloor heating, laid in ‘pug’, easy installation method
- Ecovector radiator heating
- Photovoltaic cells
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