Below are the latest resources to be added to the SuperHomes resource library. You can search for a specific type of resource or a particular subject by using the search filter on the right.
If you are planning to open your home to the public, you will want to attract visitors. Here are some tips and materials to help ensure you get the attendance you deserve.
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This January 2012 report from the National Trust in the States concludes that reusing existing buildings is good for the economy, the community and the environment. Collectively, building reuse and retrofits substantially reduce climate change impacts compared to the option to demolish and rebuild.
Wholebuild UK Ltd promotes innovative and sustainable building solutions to householders and industry professionals. With a special emphasis on energy savings, householders can find building materials suited to their projects. Read More…
In January 2012, Green Futures published a 24 page Special Edition on the retrofit agenda called Retro and Fit. You can download the pdf for free, or order a print copy for £4. This edition examines how we can make the transition to a low energy environment with examples of best practice and comment from a range of players in the growing retrofit industry… Read More…
‘If we are to hit our national carbon reduction target of 80% by 2050, almost every building in the country will need a low energy makeover. That means we have to improve nearly one building every minute, and we have to get the interventions right, first time. That is a challenge.’
The Ecology Building Society’s new C-Change Retrofit discount cuts the cost of a mortgage where it results in a step improvement in a home’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating.
The Low Energy House website sets out to highlight the principles of low energy house design in new-build and existing dwellings and showcases the increasing variety of exciting renewable energy technologies that reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
The Ground Source Heat Pump Association provides information on Ground Source Heat Pumps via a telephone helpline and website and from time to time produces presentations to promote the industry to key audiences.
Green Gauge’s mission is to mainstream the knowledge and skills for cost-effective low energy, low carbon buildings in the UK
Great British Refurb is a campaign to help you live in a low energy home that is cheaper to run, more comfortable to live in and massively reduces your carbon emissions. We want Government to help people finance green refurbishment in their homes and make it worthwhile.