Opening doors to low energy refurbishment
SuperHome Database
Bristol, Redland Hill
House Summary
Owner(s):
Lucy Pedler and Paul McWilliamsHouse Type:
1930's detachedCarbon saving:
73%
Measures installed:
- Double glazing: high performance timber-framed windows
- External insulation (80mm polyisocyanurate)
- Loft conversion with roof insulation
- Floor insulation (150mm)
- Condensing boiler
- Solar thermal panels
- Partial low energy lights
- Some low energy appliances
- 1.2 kwp Photovaltaic Panels
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What visitors are saying
“The visit was very inspirational. We will definitely use some ideas when renovating our new home.”“Excellent tour, info was very thorough- loved the thermal imaging.”
“Very inspirational- I realise that even with a tight budget there are several things I can implement.”
“Very helpful to actually talk to someone who has "done it" and to see and touch the evidence.”
"Interesting and innovative, more builds should be like this!"
"Very inspiring house and great to see a 1930s home like mine!"
"Great to see an honest presentation of what works!"
"Lucy was an excellent and knowledgeable host who gave a very clear and informative overview of her measures and the effect on comfort and energy performance within the home."
"It was very useful to talk to someone who has a great deal of practical knowledge and who were so enthusiastic and willing to share this."
"It was a very interesting visit. It shows how much you can save by using insulation low energy lighting, 'A' rated equipment and white goods. Wish my gas bill was £14.00 per month during the summer months!"
Personal story:
In the last 13 years I have been fortunate enough to have combined my two passions – architecture and sustainable building – into a full time career. My architectural practice only works on sustainable projects and The Green Register (www.greenregister.org.uk), a not for profit, trains hundreds of construction professionals in sustainable building practices every year.
Motivations:
Having advised our clients on the benefits of sustainable construction over the years, I wanted to practice what we had been preaching. Our 1930′s house was due for a serious upgrade and we took it back to its bare bones and upgraded everything, resulting in a 73% reduction in carbon emissions compared to the unimproved dwelling. Our motivation was to try and push the house to its limit to maximise the carbon emission reductions and then be able to share this with others by opening it up to visitors-thank you Old Homes Super Homes
Also see:
www.trottydesign.co.uk/archipeleco/archipeleco.pdfProject update:
We have finally (after 10 years of planning) replaced our old leaky but south facing conservatory with a beautiful timber framed double glazed structure. It captures just as much passive solar energy as the old conservatory but holds onto it for longer. We have installed a low wattage fan from the conservatory to our living room so that we can direct all that lovely carbon neutral energy into our home when the sun shines.
Updated on 24/02/2013
Business name:
The Green Register
Business overview:
The Green Register is an independent, self-funded and not-for-profit organisation whose principal goal is to promote sustainable building practices across all disciplines of the construction industry.
It was initiated by SuperHomer Lucy Pedler who is an architect designing buildings that have a low impact on the environment. The Green Register also provides training and literature for other organizations on sustainable building issues and offers a register of construction professionals working in the field. Lucy regularly opens her Bristol SuperHome to the public.
Launched in October 2000, The Green Register (TGR) works nationwide to p