The Superhome Alliance warmly welcomes its 28th member.
Charles Bennett’s Victorian home in Highclere, on the North Hampshire/South Berkshire border, has been extensively renovated to achieve a CO2 emissions reduction in excess of 60% by installing:
Other features for sustainable living include: rainwater harvesting; a section of living (sedum) roof; handmade, reclaimed clay bricks and roof tiles; and clay paints.
Charles is opening his home to visitors on Saturday 16th May, 10am-4pm. To book a free 20-minute tour, please email chazben@aim.com or telephone 07702 263952
Camden Council’s carbon saving Superhome has been announced winner of a prestigious sustainability award.
The EcoHome won the Sustain Magazine ‘Refurbishment Award’ in the category for Property & the Built Environment. The awards celebrate the creativity, commitment and achievement in the field of sustainability.
The judges said that “It provides an example of how startling CO2 savings can readily be achieved with commonly available products.”
Read Camden Council’s press release:
For more about Sustain Magazine: www.sustainmagazine.com
Donnachadh McCarthy wins National Energy Efficiency Award for his carbon negative eco-house. See page 4 of National Energy Efficiency Awards 2007
For the 2008 awards Donnachadh’s 3Acorns Eco Audits, along with the City Bridge Trust won again. See page 13 of National Energy Efficiency Awards 2008 This project also won the prestigious green apple award. See the City Bridge Trust website
’Superhomer, Nick Parsons, accepts award on behalf of the South Yorkshire Energy Centre’ - further information
Parity Projects wins the Observer Ethical Award’ {link to} The Observer Ethical Award for DIY 2007. Video here
Superhomer Russell Smith wins another award with his sustainable refurbishment’ Building Magazine’s 2007 Award for Sustainable Refurbishment – further information