Forward Thinking Forever Home, Great Paxton

Wed 16 Oct 2024, 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Amy and Will’s tour had a lively online audience. You can follow-up with these links:

Video of the online tour on Wednesday
Slides from the tour
Case Study – details on the retrofit in a 2-page PDF

Meet your host, Amy & Will

We are both passionate about the environment and wanted to create a home that reflects our commitment to protecting it for future generations. We were drawn to the history and character of the house but needed the spaces to better suit our lifestyle. Our focus was on managing key issues like heat loss, dampness, and energy efficiency while being mindful of the environment. We aimed to address these challenges by preserving and reusing materials, using natural materials where possible and installing eco tech that works for us and the environment.

“It is now comfortable to be in the house at all times, with no worry about having to wear four additional layers to keep body temperatures up! The warmer, drier environment may also help our health long term.”

Blending excellent design with a sustainable lifestyle, the building and interior were guided by environmental considerations rather than aesthetic concerns. This approach allowed us to craft a visually appealing and calming home, incorporating numerous eco-friendly choices and technologies. We are thrilled with the progress made so far and have seen a 60% reduction in energy use.

Key Features of this home

Wood framed double glazing throughout
Six solar PV panels & 2 x 5.2kWh batteries for storage
5W LED bulbs throughout the house
Underfloor heating throughout both the ground floor and first floor, individually thermostatically controlled in each room
NIBE 8kW Air Source Heat pump
Gravity fed rainwater harvesting system with 3000L tank supplying toilets, washing machine and garden

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