Shire End West, Lyme Regis
Low Cost Improvements Sustainable Materials Lifestyle Changes Retrofit Solar PV with Battery Rainwater Harvesting Retrofit on Listed Building
A Victorian Listed building extensively eco- retrofitted with sustainable materials.
Watercleaves, Bridport
Low Cost Improvements Sustainable Materials Solar PV with Battery Open by Appointment all year round
At Watercleaves, a former nursery school, John and Debbie have used ingenuity and imagination to create low cost solutions for double glazing, solar panels, batteries and rainwater harvesting.
11 Chestnut Road, Bridport
Solar PV with Battery Retrofit Open by Appointment all year round Low Cost Improvements Heat Pump
2 bed 1970 bungalow in Bridport which we have significantly extended and renovated with energy saving and modern living in mind. The property now has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and a large open plan living space. The build is about 95% complete at this time .
17 St Martinsfield, Martinstown
Low Cost Improvements Heat Pump Solar PV with Battery Sustainable Materials Retrofit Open by Appointment all year round
1950's brick built ex-council house with cavity wall insulation, high spec windows, solar panels, battery, air source heat pump, organic garden of vegetables and flower, wild flower meadow and 7 water butts. Recycled materials in conservatory and porch and built-in cupboards
Weavers, Sturminster Newton
Low Cost Improvements Solar PV with Battery Lifestyle Changes Retrofit Open by Appointment all year round
70s building with extensive insulation, different materials for each wall allowing comparison. PV panels with Tesla battery.
19 Southbrook, Bere Regis
Solar PV Lifestyle Changes Low Cost Improvements
A one bedroom bungalow proving you don't need a big budget to cut your bills and live a more sustainable life. Two solar panels on a handmade shed charge a battery that runs the kitchen and can top up the electric car when needed (parking is about 50 metres away in the cul de sac), alongside rainwater harvesting, composting and a hugelkultur bed for home-grown veg. The gardens are wheelchair friendly, but there are steps into the bungalow.
5 Capston Field, Langton Matravers
Solar PV Sustainable Materials Lifestyle Changes Low Cost Improvements Rainwater Harvesting Sustainable Materials
Low-cost measures to save energy and water. Organic garden and greenhouse with a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. Very low energy use.
Farndreg Swanage
Low Cost Improvements Heat Pump Solar PV with Battery Sustainable Materials Open by Appointment all year round
This 1970's bungalow has had extensive insulation to improve the house, solar panels and an air source heat pump. They have also done a lot in the garden to encourage nature.