Grand Designs Live – the key to a greener home
27 April 2010
The benefits of living in a green home should be available to everyone, but many homeowners can’t afford green refurbishments, or are confused about the best options, or simply oblivious to the grants and advice on offer. That’s where the Grand Designs Live show can help…
Tackling the UK’s old, inefficient housing stock is vital to help the country cut its carbon emissions, as our homes are currently responsible for at least a quarter of our total CO2 emissions.
The Great British Refurb Campaign, backed by WWF and fronted by Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud, is presenting a series of seminars and ‘How To’ sessions at this year’s Grand Designs Live show (London ExCel, 1-9 May).
These sessions will give visitors to the show an opportunity to hear more about the campaign and add their support for greater financial incentives to help homeowners cover the cost of green refurbishment.
Experts will be on hand at the following events to highlight the benefits of a greener home.
Saturday 1 May: The Big Debate, 1-2pm
Kevin McCloud introduces a discussion on the Great British Refurb Campaign, with experts from WWF and Knauf Insulation providing information on how homeowners can go about retrofitting their homes – transforming them from old homes to “super homes”. Will Homoky, who won a green home makeover, discusses his experience of retrofitting, from understanding different types of home insulation to fitting solar panels.
Friday 7 May: The Big Debate, 1-2pm
You’ve decided to retrofit your home, but where should you put your money? This discussion, featuring representatives from the house-building sector and the Great British Refurb Campaign, looks at the costs involved in achieving a low-carbon home, and the pros and cons of retrofitting an old property versus buying a new energy-efficient home.
‘How To’ sessions
Saturday 1 May, 3.30-4.15pm
Thursday 6 May, 12.45-1.45pm
Spokespeople from the Great British Refurb Campaign provide advice on How to choose the right retrofit options in this informal Q&A session.
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