Open Eco Homes 2024

4 weeks of inspiring free tours and talks, online and
in-person

21 Sept - 20 Oct

Open Eco Homes

Open Eco Homes is a free home energy advice and information hub which has inspired thousands of Cambridgeshire residents to improve their home energy efficiency over the last 14 years.

We aim to showcase innovate and energy efficient homes through which people can gain insight of real-life examples, impartial information and knowledge from experienced homeowners. With detailed case studies for each home, and with over 80 new build and retrofitted eco-homes on record it is possible to find examples of many building types and energy efficient solutions. 

In addition to the eco-home tours and information we host a number of expert led talks online to help to save money to improve your home energy and reduce your carbon footprint.

Take Action

Find out more about what you can do to reduce the carbon footprint of your home by browsing our information pages.

Events

Every Autumn Open Eco Homes runs tours and talks to give you ideas and information to get started with your own eco home. Our tours are run by homeowners who show and discuss how their homes are low carbon. Some are new-build and some retrofits. Get ideas for what suits your home. Our talks are run by experts on practical topics to help you go further.

View our Tours on Demand page to watch the recordings.

See Case Studies for stories, descriptions, building professionals and supplier info of past Open Eco Homes.

Read our 2 page report on our 2023 season of events.

Upcoming Open Eco Home Events

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Recent Events

    • Retrofitting Historic Homes
    • Retrofitting Historic Homes
    • Join Annie Naughton and her panel of expert speakers to find out more about the  possibilities for retrofitting our historic homes.
    • Thu 17 Oct 2024, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
    • Forward Thinking Forever Home, Great Paxton
    • Forward Thinking Forever Home, Great Paxton
    • 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...
    • Wed 16 Oct 2024, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
    • Passivhaus Plus at Duckend Barn
    • Passivhaus Plus at Duckend Barn
    • 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.
    • Tue 15 Oct 2024, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

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