Sat 23 Sep 2023, – Wed 11 Oct 2023, Various
As NHS doctors, Emily and Alex regularly saw the impact of the climate crisis on health and were determined to create a home that embraced more of nature on their doorstep whilst providing their family with a healthier lifestyle. Retrofitting this 1950s bungalow has enabled them to experiment with a greener way of living, from significantly reducing their carbon emissions through the installation of an air source heat pump, solar PV and battery, and DIY MVHR system through to creating a permaculture garden that provides organic food for the whole family and a bounty for wildlife alike. They have even installed a composting toilet and solar shower in the garden for long family days spent outside.
Emily says: “ We wanted to minimise greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy efficiency, generating renewable energy and achieving long-term cost savings. At the same time we wanted to improve indoor air quality, produce food, use water efficiently and manage all organic waste on-site..”
PDF Case Study with more details in links.
Video of Online tour, 11 Oct’23
Slides from the online tour
