We invite you to contribute case studies to this website!
You don't have to have a complete Ecohouse to be here... you only need to have done things to your house, installed technologies or even adapted your lifestyle in ways that are moving in the eco-direction. Case studies can include a bit of inspiring philosophy too! Will others be inspired by your example? If so, please contribute.
You can submit an article and photo about your house or garden or you - and we will add it to this site.
Send a draft or a final case study text to dnicholsoncole@gmail.com - this is not an academic website, so don't worry about spelling or technical jargon.
Examples are:
1. Prioritising your eco-refurbishment actions: Environmentally? Financially? Logically?
Including
□ The low-cost and no-cost options
□ How to make the most of your house based on its existing features and orientation, through the seasons.
□ How hotter summers and other climate related trends may affect your house in the future
□ How future energy costs may affect you
2. Insulation, insulation, insulation: roofs, walls and floors.
Including
□ Draught proofing
□ Attic, basement and garage conversions
□ Internal and external insulation
□ Cavity walls and loft insulation
□ Solving cold bridges
3. Green extensions, conservatories and sun spaces
Including
□ Benefitting from solar gain
□ Too much sun and what to do about it
□ Windows and doors – solar gain and heat loss
□ Blinds, shutters and curtains
□ Environmentally friendly building materials and methods
4. Solar hot water, solar PV and wood-burning boilers and stoves
Including
□ Feed in Tariffs and Renewable Heat Incentives
□ Is my house suitable?
□ How green is it really?
□ Is this your best option (financially? environmentally?)
□ Can you have them for free?
5. Heat pumps and Ventilation systems
Including
□ Ground, air and water source heat pumps
□ Is my house suitable?
□ Passive and mechanical ventilation systems
□ Air quality, heat recovery and cooling
6. Build and refurbish to PassivHaus standard
Including
□ What does it mean?
□ What’s involved?
□ Can it really be done?
□ What would it cost?
