Refurbishment
Many people aren't in a position to build from scratch, but there is still a lot that home owners and landlords can do to turn existing housees into ecohomes.
Introduction
Introduction
Case Studies
Video: Passivhaus Refurbishment Case Study 1: Victorian Terrace House in London
Video: Passivhaus Refurbishment Case Study 2: Barn conversion
Video: Walter Segal Refurbishment
Inglehome: major refurbishment of an end-terrace house in Hull.
Superhomes: loads of case studies of eco refurbishment projects, FAQs, links to builders & installers
Further reading & technical information
Low Energy Building Database: a repository of low-energy building information relating to new build and refurbishment
"VERY LOW CARBON BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS FOR LEEDS VICTORIAN TERRACE HOMES - A MANUAL":
Video: Passivhaus Refurbishment Case Study 1: Victorian Terrace House in London
Video: Passivhaus Refurbishment Case Study 2: Barn conversion
Video: Walter Segal Refurbishment
Inglehome: major refurbishment of an end-terrace house in Hull.
Superhomes: loads of case studies of eco refurbishment projects, FAQs, links to builders & installers
Further reading & technical information
Low Energy Building Database: a repository of low-energy building information relating to new build and refurbishment
"VERY LOW CARBON BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS FOR LEEDS VICTORIAN TERRACE HOMES - A MANUAL":

latch_manual.pdf |
Useful Organisations
Leeds Environmental Design Associates (LEDA) - architects & engineers
Sure Insulation: Whole house energy reviews and solid-wall insulation installation services, Leeds
Leeds Action to Create Homes (LATCH) - refurbishing empty homes to a very high standard to provide housing for people in housing need
Leeds Environmental Design Associates (LEDA) - architects & engineers
Sure Insulation: Whole house energy reviews and solid-wall insulation installation services, Leeds
Leeds Action to Create Homes (LATCH) - refurbishing empty homes to a very high standard to provide housing for people in housing need