Energy Saving Homes during Oxford Open Doors 2025
13 - 14 Sep 2025
Saturday 13th: 10am -1.30pm, 2.30pm-4pm
Sunday 14th: Not Open
Just turn up
A 1930s end-of-terrace with:
Ø Heating: 8kW air source heat pump, installed through the Clean Heat Streets project. The house is now 100% off gas,
Ø 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,
Ø Glazing: double or triple glazing throughout the house,
Ø Lighting systems and electrical appliances: LED bulbs and induction hob,
Ø Renewables: 7 PV panels on roof,
Ø Water management: water butt,
Ø Sustainable building materials: rock wool insulation, some timber-framed triple glazed windows,
Ø 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,
Ø Lifestyle changes: smart meter, we try to use electrical appliances when the sun is shining.