Carshalton Grove Eco-Renovation Demonstration house
This property was originally an ordinary, solid walled house built in 1870, with no south facing roofs and in need of renovation throughout. Due to its ubiquitous design and decorative standard it was a prime candidate for applying and testing eco-principles that could be applied in any house.
During 2006, the house underwent an eco-renovation and has achieved a 60% reduction in water consumption and 70% reduction in CO2 emissions. More...
We have tried to apply as many technologies in the house as possible to demonstrate the potential, and it has been a key aim to ensure that the renovation left the house looking as normal as possible. Virtual Tour...
Observer Ethical Award 2008
Watch the video below to get a feel for what was done to the house.
