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Room with a view: The story of a self-build deep retrofit

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About the session

When Goldie and Ian Goode first laid eyes on their house, they had to apply some imagination to envisioning their forever home. The neglected and near-derelict building was perfect for extensive renovations. The plot was generous and the adjacent green space, with serene views of rolling Gloucestershire countryside beyond, was too good to pass up.

Ian, an engineer, and Goldie, a designer, were keen to have a central role in the project and use it as an opportunity to build a future-proof home of their dreams. Managing their work and family commitments along with a self-build project led to the couple and their design team to seek the support of specialist eco contractors, Eco DC. Together, the project team retrofitted and remodelled the house to create space for the growing family to live, work and play. Constructing the fully insulated, airtight shell of this older building was not without its challenges, but solutions emerged that allowed for low-carbon technologies – including MVHR, PV and an air source heat pump - to work efficiently. In addition to the retrofitted main home, a new timber office building has been added to the garden. Demanding very little operational energy, it provides both a passive and peaceful place to work.

Join The Green Register, architectural technician Luke Inder, designer Mustafa Sami,  Mike Neate of contractors Eco DC and homeowners Goldie and Ian as we share their retrofit journey and see how a previously unloved building has been transformed to a low-energy, comfortable family home that makes the most of its tranquil setting.  

Event fees

Members: £30

Non-members: £40

When
02/02/2023 from 16:00 to 18:00
Event Fee(s)
Members £30.00
Non-Members £40.00
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