There are more on Open Eco Homes
Paula improved her Edwardian semi with under-floor and interior insulation, using celotex and aerogel – and more:
Patricia Langton’s Victorian “2-up, 2-down” now has with internal insulation, double-glazed sash windows, woodstove & solar PV:
Judith Green and her family have a Victorian terraced house, improved with carefully chosen high-tech, re-used and sustainable materials:
For details of materials Judith used, see her “Ross Street” case Study at Open Eco Homes
Dave‘s improved his mid-terrace ex-council house with loft insulation and many DIY improvements. Now he’s got Solar thermal and PV too. Anne Cooper of AC Architects suggests some further improvements:
Hellen and her family have a terraced council house with cavity wall insulation and some in the loft. The council have recently installed two extractor fans, but will they help solve Hellen’s problem with mould?
Dave and Ceri‘s well-insulated end-terrace house has a solar store, heated by a woodstove and solar thermal, plus gas when needed. Also solar PV and a wind-turbine. They talk about getting the best out of their home and its renewables.
John and his family have a semi-detached home that they’ve improved with cavity wall and loft insulation and also solar PV. Nicola Terry discusses these and some ventilation problems.
