georgian house

self-build house

modern flats

Map of houses:
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national energy efficiency awards

 

Eco Open Houses supported by

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Supported by SEEDA
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Welcome

brochureIn early summer 2008 people were be able to visit eco-houses in Brighton and Hove. The project won a National Energy Efficiency Award. We would like to run the event again in 2010, funding permitting.

NEW: A report on the project has been produced by Impetus Consulting for South East Excellence. A pdf version is downloadable here.

You can download the brochure of the eco open houses event that has already run as a pdf (large file - 3Mb).

Eco Open Houses is a joint project between Brighton Permaculture Trust, Low Carbon Trust and Brighton & Hove City Council. The event aims to empower and inspire members of the public to make environmental changes to their own homes through seeing what practical steps other people have taken in their homes. It is about people learning from the experience of others and making positive changes to reduce their environmental footprint.

The houses demonstrate:
• environmental renovation
• insulation methods
• renewable energy
• reduced energy bills
• water savings
• waste water recycling
• rainwater harvesting
• green roofs
• natural and recycled materials

The 2008 event was free and all were welcome. We could visit these houses thanks to the generosity of the householders.

NEW: A report on the project has been produced by Impetus Consulting for South East Excellence. A pdf version is downloadable here.