Tour FAQ

Visits to Open Eco Homes happen thanks to the kindness and generosity of the householders. During the tour your host may show you around areas of their home that have been retrofitted for energy efficiency, and introduce you to ‘Eco’ technology and materials. They will talk to you about the motivations for making the changes they have made, and their experiences of it. There will also be time for questions and discussion. Please be respectful at all times and observe some basic rules:

1. Some of the houses may have ongoing building work, so please take care when visiting. 
2. Homeowners will try to ensure that risks, such as steps or trip hazzards, are signed or removed. But, it is your responsibility to ensure your own safety during the tour, this includes understanding that you may come into contact with allergens such as pets.
3. All our hosts and stewards are volunteers, and you will be entering people’s personal homes. Please be respectful of the property, privacy and place.
4. Should you wish to take photos please ensure you have the permission of the homeowner and/or fellow attendees.
5. Some hosts may ask you to remove your shoes.
6. Sorry, no dogs (please let us know  by emailing fran@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org if you need to warn the householder about a guide dog).
7. These tours are not generally considered suitable for children, if you do need to bring children you are responsible for their behaviour.
8. Please travel to each house by foot, bicycle or public transport, if possible. If you need to drive then please ensure that you park respectfully of neighbours.