Energy Saving Homes during Oxford Open Doors
14 - 15 Sep 2024
Saturday 14th September: not open
Sunday 15th September: 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
This event has now finished.
Just turn up
1930s end-of-terrace
Heating: 8kw air source heat pump, installed through the Clean Heat Streets project. The house is now off gas.
Big Insulation Works: 10cm rock wool external wall insulation around the whole house. Outer front door to create air-lock. Additional 30cm loft insulation under stilted floor. Insulated loft hatch.
Glazing: double or triple glazed throughout house.
Lighting systems and electrical appliances: LED bulbs and induction hob.
Renewables: 7 PV panels on roof.
Water management: water butt
Sustainable building materials: rock wool insulation, some timber-framed triple glazed windows
Ventilation: trickle vents and internal door adjustments to maximise air circulation and minimise damp. 24/7 ventilation added to kitchen, bathrooms which modulates with humidity levels
Lifestyle changes: smart meter, we try to use electrical appliances when the sun is shining
This event has now finished.