Homeowners Chris and Linda are at the centre of Cambridgeshire’s Climate Leaders network. When the opportunity arose to get their 1990’s terraced home off gas, they snapped it up and haven’t looked back. Investing in a sustainable future with solar PV, home battery and an air source heat pump they...
Motivated by the technical challenge to see how far they could reduce the carbon emissions of this 1930s detached home, homeowner Paul and his wife undertook an extensive deep retrofit project to raise the roof, install external wall insulation, solar PV, home battery system and get off gas with an...
1920s Mid-terrace, the owners Michael and Amanda knew that this was their chance to get off gas and embrace a heat pump. This one simple change makes for a cosy home and gives confidence for future resilience and climate impact.
Comfort, air quality and energy efficiency were the priorities for the homeowners of this empty late 1980s house in Milton. Transforming the home using the Passivhaus standard they have created a space that works for their lifestyle and the environment. Featuring external wall insulation and air tightness measures, approaches for...
A Deep Green Retrofit in Action Step inside 9 Ferndale Rise, a beautifully transformed 1930s semi-detached home in Cambridge, now a showcase of deep retrofit innovation.
As the cold weather creeps back in we are reminded that the UK has the coldest and draughtiest homes in Europe, while in the midst of a climate and cost-of-living crisis. This workshop will focus on home energy improvements that make your home cosier, warmer and cheaper to heat whilst...
Homeowner Anna put her experience as a Passivhaus architect to good use in transforming a draughty old conservatory, into an energy efficient and boldly beautiful heart of the home. This 1930s home retrofit features carefully designed and considered external and internal wall insulation, distributed mechanical ventilation, triple glazing and a...
The ‘eco’ measures in this home renovation seemed the right thing to do whilst homeowners Tim and Janice were undertaking a full renovation and remodelling of this 1970’s home. Now EPC A rated, this home is well suited to modern living and ready to keep the family comfortable for many...
Victorian mid-terrace transformed into energy efficient family home fit for the 21st century. Featuring underfloor and internal wall insulation using breathable materials suitable for a historic property, air source heat pump, triple glazing and plans for further improvements.
Water Sensitive Cambridge present an evening of speakers who bring a breadth of experience and knowledge in how we can save more water in our homes and protect our precious water resources in the region.
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...
We moved to Dry Drayton from London with the intention of it being a stepping stone move. Thirty years later, now happily rooted in the community, we wanted to create a home that would give us more space, reduce our impact on the environment and support us through our retirement.
