Tours: 12 May and 26 May
Times: 10.30am, 12 noon, 2.00pm and 3.30pm
The Green House Project aims to demonstrate how homes can be refurbished affordably and easily, not only to reduce carbon emissions but to provide healthier, more comfortable homes that are cheaper to run. The house is a demonstration and educational resource for home owners, housing providers, tradesmen and local suppliers.
- Case study (PDF) background, features and suppliers
- Cycle route (Cycle Streets website)
Key features:
- 75% carbon emissions reduction
- super-insulated throughout
- external and internal wall insulation
- windows triple glazed, trickle vents
- air source heat pump, ‘smart-rads’
- solar thermal, immersion back-up
- photovoltaic cells
- energy management system
- rainwater harvesting
- sedum roof
- biodiversity ‘pocket habitats’
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