Cheryl Hitchcock and Dudley Thompson were living and working in a large Victorian end of terrace house in Kendal. However, working from home meant keeping a large old house warm all day every day and, despite all attempts to improve the energy efficiency (roof insulation, double glazing, door and window
Project reports
Penarth eco-refurbishment
The UK government is already legally committed to an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2050, (from 1990 levels), and has accepted since the Paris climate deal that eventually there’ll have to be a 100% reduction. Architect Nigel Humphrey wanted to ensure that the refurbishment of his own home reflected
Self build the Ty Pren way
Newly formed worker's co-op, Ty Pren (which roughly translates to wooden house) has recently constructed the framework for a unique residential property in Ceredigion, West Wales. This workers’ co-op was formed by Jamie Miller whilst building a Visitors Centre for Longwood Community Woodland, where he realized the need
Tony’s House Five Years On
Now quite famous in UK eco-building circles, 'Tony's zero carbon house' which was first featured in Green Building magazine some five years ago gets a revisit from the author who kindly updates us on the successes and challenges that the project has highlighted since completion. Tony Cowling reports.... I'm so pleased