Article by Allan Shepherd Government policy on low energy housing is not always easy to understand or predict. Especially when the colour of our government changes. But Governments of all colours have seemed reluctant to ensure that Building Regulations require … Continued
Article by Tom Bragg We all deserve a good home and Cambridge’s acute need for affordable housing has been well covered in this paper. ‘Good’ homes are also energy-efficient, comfortable and affordable to heat. Well insulated, draught-free homes cost little … Continued
Article by Tom Bragg With climate change we have to expect more extreme weather and this year we’ve already had a very wet spring followed by the heatwave and drought. Here’s a few of ways to stay comfortable in a … Continued
After about 20 years, our stair carpet had become very worn, and we needed to replace it. Carpets have a surprisingly high environmental impact. Problems include toxic emissions, water use, the carbon footprint of the materials used and landfill. We … Continued
A radiator with a fan heats the room quicker and improves efficiency. Our kitchen/living area was often the coldest room. With our pattern of use, it’s good to be able to warm it up quickly. The fanned radiator described here blows … Continued
What is an eco-home? We’re currently looking for new eco homes to open on October 8th and 14th, 2017. You might be wondering does my house qualify? Or what, exactly is an eco home? There isn’t a strict definition … Continued
NO LONGER AVAILABLE. HALF PRICE DIY Hempcrete wall insulation workshop this weekend Hempcrete is a low cost DIY natural insulation material for affordable cosy homes. Anyone can learn how to make and apply it at our weekend workshop at Thoday … Continued
Hempcrete at Thoday Street with Alex Jelly This years Open Eco Homes features Thoday Street, a house where the emphasis is firmly on natural building materials. Alex Jelly and partner Mike are determined to make their eco-renovation affordable and natural, and … Continued
Thanks previous Open Eco Homes host Anne Miller for sharing this great blog. This is the sort of great detail you get when you book on a tour! About a month ago, after we’d had a few plumbing jobs done, we … Continued
Open Eco Homes is less than three weeks away and I’m excited by the range of possible homes for people to visit and hosts to meet. Many people have already booked their tours and most are booking multiple tours, … Continued