Low Carbon Houses in Headington
Averil Stedeford won the Observer Ethical Award of 2006. She has turned her Headington semi into an environmentally friendly house, with a wind turbine above the roof, photo-voltaic cells to convert light to electricity, solar panels to heat water, and an underground storage tank for rainwater.
- Oxford Mail, 22 June 2006: "Eco-home scoops national accolade"
- See the progress of work on the house
Gavin Killip has transformed the energy use and carbon emissions of an Edwardian house in Holyoake Road. The major features have been retained, whilst excellent insulation, good heating system and low energy lights and appliances reduce carbon emissions by around 50%.