FW: [OxfordshireEcorenovation] Ideal Green Home Show - Programme
Kath Cochrane
Please find the full details of the upcoming Ideal Green Home Show which is taking place this week. Below you’ll find details of the stall holders, and the list of talks and presentations. It’ll be a great event, and we look forward to seeing you there if you can make it. Full details are available online here: http://climatex.org/articles/eco-renovation/ideal-green-home-show/
We’ve also just updated the Oxfordshire Eco-renovation Directory, and you can find the latest version here: http://climatex.org/articles/eco-renovation/ideal-green-home-show/
Time: Friday 23rd April, 4-7pm, and Sat 24th April , 10am – 4pm
Venue: Oxford Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1BH
Entry: £2 suggested donation (this covers the costs of the event)
Oxfordshire Ideal Green Home Show
PROGRAMME
STALLHOLDERS- All stalls are in the Assembly Room and Old Library
Aqueco www.aqueco.co.uk
Environmentally responsible heating and plumbing
aqueco designs and installs energy efficient central heating and hot water systems incorporating gas condensing boilers and/or solid fuel appliances.
aqueco helps you to improve energy and water efficiency in your home. We advise on and provide a range of energy and water efficient measures, including solar thermal hot water systems
Contact: Nick Atkinson 07791 131 850 ma...@aqueco.co.uk
Berglund Bespoke Windows & Conservatories www.outrup.dk
Manufacturer of high quality windows and external doors made from Scandinavian heartwood pine
Henning Berglund h...@berglund.wanadoo.co.uk T: 01865 736751
Blue Bridge Garden
Design www.bluebridge-gardendesign.co.uk
Blue Bridge Garden Design will be pleased to help with the practical aspect of the transition to or re-designing of a more sustainable garden.
Kari Gro Beardsell, Elder Barn, Bushey Drive, Clanfield, Oxfordshire, OX18 2TS
Tel: (01367) 810 695 Mobile: 07920425068 in...@bluebridge-gardendesign.co.uk
Buckingham Design and Build
Clanfield Gutter Repairs www.clanfieldgutter-repairs.co.uk
Bespoke Guttering Services covering the South of England. Established in 1979, our independent guttering company works closely with architects and specifiers, providing a complete project management service tailored to meet your needs.
We undertake traditional and modern guttering services for all types of private homes as well as commercial and industrial premises. All properties require well-maintained gutters. Gutters stop the rain from damaging your property, by protecting the walls and foundations from the damp.
Phone: 01865 389 622
David Hammond Architect H2 www.hammondarchitect.co.uk/
Telephone: 01865 245047
Special Expertise in difficult and sensitive sites, and renewable energy systems.
Earth
Save Products Limited www.esavep.com
Manufacturer and supplier of quality Air Source Heat Pumps, and our unique Ecocent domestic hot water cylinder. We also specialise in supplying whole house development solutions for heating, domestic hot water, solar thermal, underfloor heating and MHRV (mechanical heat recovery ventilation. We can also supply information for our MCS accredited Heat Pumps.
Contact: Nick or Harold Phone: 01235 815569 Email: in...@esavep.com
Eco Architecture Planning & Permaculture Design Consultants
Sophie Christopher- Bowes Dip, RETA, A.M BESA, P.C. Assoc. UK, City & Guilds, Cert ED,We design sustainable ecological buildings and projects for the long term sustainability and well being of the greater community and wildlife. Permaculture design in landscape, social, and conceptual systems; and design in space and time. Edible gardens.Our designs incorporate feng shui, Scared Geometry, and Ayurvedic herb gardens which can enhance lifestyle and well being. Sustainable planning advice, planning applications, Low Impact Developments, appeals and enforcements.Circle House, 43 Thames View, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3ZBTelephone: 00 44 01235 529266 www.eco-architectureandplanning.comwww.eco-architectureandplanning.blogspot.com
Energy Saving Trust (United Sustainable Energy Agency USEA)
www.est.org.uk / www.usea.org.uk
United Sustainable Energy Agency
United Sustainable Energy Agency delivers carbon reductions and addresses fuel poverty by offering a range of sustainable energy solutions to individuals, business and organisations. USEA is also an operator for the Energy Saving Trust and offers free, impartial and expert energy saving advice.
Contact: 0800 512 012
Email: us...@usea.org.uk
Web Site www.usea.org.uk
Energy Saving Trust http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
National organisation with heaps of background material, advice on energy saving and micro-generation.Tel 0800 512 012, or see their publications:
Green Up Your House www.greenupyourhouse.co.uk
We are a new company, serving Oxfordshire and Warwickshire offering expert advice and services to make your house more comfortable, efficient - and save you money. We can help you reduce your household bills and carbon emissions with one of our bespoke eco audits and eco-refurb service. From our water and energy-saving plumbing services, through full eco-audits, to renewable energy there’s some way we can help you save.
Contact: Rory Bowen Phone: 07810 753375 Email: greenupy...@yahoo.co.uk
Greenfinder http://greenfinder.co.uk/
is a green directory showcasing the best eco friendly
products online & at green events throughout the U.K.
We are here to help you in your quest for a greener lifestyle whether you are making your first faltering steps in sustainability or you are a fully fledged environmentalist wishing to learn more about saving the planet. Here at GreenFinder we aim to provide you with all the information you need to make those all important steps (big or small) for a cleaner, greener and more ethical world.
Contact: Kate on 01926 832939 Email ka...@greenfinder.co.uk
Heelas Heating and Renewables www.heelasheating.co.uk
Heelas Heating & Renewables Ltd has been trading for over 15 years, and is presently going through a rapid expansion.
Worcester Bosch, Accredited Specialist Installers of
o Gas boiler installation and servicing
o Oil boiler installation and servicing
o Solar hot water systems
o Ground source heat pumps
83 Vineyard, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3PG dan.h...@heelasheating.co.uk Office: 0844 8001682
Hess Kincaid Leach Architects www.hess-kincaid.co.uk
Hess Kincaid Leachare Eco Architects dedicated to Environment conscious building. We are a RIBA Chartered Practice. We have extensive design and construction experience. Having studied specifically Green and Bio-climatic Architecture, our design expertise includes: Passive solar housing, integrating active energy systems, sunspaces and how to integrate them, retrofit and new build energy efficiency with thermal and energy modelling. Our projects include passive solar houses, listed and historic buildings, extensions, and eco renovations.
We embrace a holistic approach, looking at each project in the round; we see the building as an organism rather than a machine, where above all, human beings play a part in designing and living a complete solution.
Oxford Office: 39 Radcliffe Road, Oxford, OX4 4BX
Contact: Paul Leach Phone: 01865 249691 Email: ple...@hesskincaidleach.co.uk
House Tech Solutions www.housetechsolutions.co.uk
HouseTech Solutions Ltd specialises in ‘intelligent’ products and solutions for the modern home, workplace or building, to give our customers piece of mind. These include househeat wireless room thermostats, door/window sensors, and many more.
Tel: 0208 123 7515 in...@housetechsolutions.co.uk
JHS Power Solutions http://www.jhspowersolutions.co.uk
JHS POWER SOLUTIONS LTD. install solar photovoltaic and thermal panels as well as small scale wind turbines. We design and specify the right system for your property.Independent suppliers and installers of Solar photovoltaic panels and tiles. JHS are experienced Solar PV installers of domestic, public sector and commercial systems.
We are a member of the REAL (Renewable energy Assurance scheme). We provide free consultations and a site survey with no hidden costs. All our installations are individually designed to fit the needs of our clients and we cater for new builds and retro fit installations. JHS are fully certified with the BRE and EST (Energy Saving Trust) and will help you every step of the way with your grant application.
Contact: John / Angie Hill, Units F08 & F09 Cherwell Business Park, Southam Road, BANBURY, Oxon, OX16 2SP Tel: 0845 3024779 Fax: 01295 709056 E. an...@jhspowersolutions.co.uk
Jigsaw Complete Building Projects Limited - www.jigsawcbp.com
dreaming about home improvements, but lacking time, ideas & know how? at Jigsaw we will complete the picture ...
e: reachus@Jigsawcbp.com 35 grahame close, blewbury, didcot, oxfordshire. ox119qe | m: 07702 813329 | t: 01235 884994
JoJu Ltd www.joju.co.uk/index.php
Supply, design and installation of Solar Photovoltaic systems, free initial survey and we will help to obtain the relevant grants and subsidies available.
At Joju we believe passionately about what we do. We
work with government, businesses and individuals to promote taking a more
active and responsible approach to reducing our overall greenhouse gas
emissions which are caused by burning fossil fuels.
Email j...@joju.co.uk
Telephone 0207
2750176
Low Carbon East Oxford http://groups.google.com/group/low-carbon-east-oxford
Local Climate change and Energy group
Orinoco www.oxorinoco.org
Telephone: 01865 761113
Email: oxor...@artalert.org.uk
Oxford based scrapstore for recycled paint, tools, materials etc...
Oxford City Council – City Works
Promoting recycling, reuse and waste minimisation, also home composting.
Oxford Solar www.oxfordsolar.co.uk
Design, supply and installation of Domestic and Commercial Solar Thermal Systems, Wood Pellet and Gas Condensing Boilers
Marc Delman ma...@oxfordsolar.co.uk Telephone: 0800 410 1515 m:07740 929305
Oxford Renewables Ltd. www.oxfordrenewables.co.uk
UK importers of SOLARFOCUS solar and biomass products. We offer training courses on the installation of SOLARFOCUS equipment and supply to trade and the general public. We are MCS accredited installers of solar thermal and biomass heating systems. We can supply wood chip fuel throughout Oxfordshire.
Jim Dowling - 0845 217 8970 con...@oxfordrenewables.co.uk
Oxford Wood Recycling
01235 861228 www.oxfordwoodrecycling.org.uk
Contact: Helen Porter
Waste wood & timber collection service to the construction industry and other businesses with waste wood material. We supply good quality reclaimed timber at low prices, and we make simple wood products from recycled timber. As a Social Firm we are committed to waste wood reuse. in...@oxfordwoodrecycling.org.uk
Sempatap
– Insulation Solid Wall properties (Mould Growth Consultants Ltd)
SEMPATAP THERMAL is thermal insulation on a roll, as easy as wallpaper to apply which dramatically reduces heat loss through cold walls and ceilings.
SEMPATAP THERMAL is approved by The Energy Saving Trust as an energy saving product and is also an EST “Recommended” product for the insulation of solid wall homes. SEMPATAP THERMAL can be applied to all types of solid wall properties and there is also a variety for floors.
SEMPATHERM RADIATOR Insulation Panels fit behind your radiators to improve convection and reduce heat losses. In DIY packs of 10 or 20 they are easily fitted and you don't heat your wall.
Contact: Paul Munnion Mould Growth Consultants 0208 337 0731
Sue.D...@mgcltd.co.uk www.mgcltd.co.uk
Sims Solar www.simssolar.co.uk
An independent company specialising in the design and installation of solar hot water and photovoltaic systems to harness the sun's energy for household use. We offer pragmatic, independent advice to help you chose the solar solution that is right for you in order to help you to reduce your household energy consumption.
Contact: pa...@simssolar.co.uk Phone: 07717 004240
SOLAFLAIR www.solaflair.co.uk
Do you want to save money on your energy bills? Do you need help to reduce your energy bills and keep your ongoing costs down? With today’s ever increasing energy bills it is time to seriously look at easily achievable alternative avenues of reducing both domestic and commercial outgoings.
Based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, Robert Worthy is an independent consultant on renewable energy who is happy to provide unbiased advice on meeting your individual requirements.
As an expert in renewable energy Robert can provide advice on the following technologies:
Solar hot water, Ground source heat pumps, Air source heat pumps, Micro Hydro turbines, Wind turbines, Solar PV panels (photovoltaic), Plus many more…
Contact: Robert Worthy Phone: 01865 424869 Mobile: 07980 938802 Email: in...@solaflair.co.uk
Solar Solutions Direct www.solsol.co.uk
Based in Eynsham, we are Oxfordshire premier installer of high quality Solar Thermal systems. Being MCS accredited our customers are able to claim Government Grants, which for non profit making organizations can be up to 50%. We are also members of The Solar Trade Association and our customers are protected by the REAL assurance scheme. Though various partnership agreements with the major manufactories we are able to offer a specialist design service for large industrial application. In addition our Solar work, we have “Gas Save” engineers, who can carry out boiler replacement/serving and other general plumbing requirement. We also have a specialist division that handles the installation of Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps and a partner company that can look after customer Solar Voltaic requirements.
Unit 1, Oakfield Industrial Estate, Eynsham, OX29 7TH
Sustainable Lifestyles www.sustainablelifestyles.co.uk
Building and Energy Consultancy
Contact: pa...@sustainablelifestyles.co.uk tel 07802 935827
Use the
Rain www.usetherain.com
Use the Rain supplies and installs rainwater harvesting products to meet domestic and commercial requirements. Water is precious as we all know and if climate predictions are to be believed, could be even more so in the future. Here at Use the Rain, we think rainwater is worth saving and, of course, it’s free! Some of the benefits include:
- Financial savings for metered supplies
- Ongoing water availability during hosepipe bans
- Environmental reasons
Contact: in...@usetherain.com 07817 955 205
West Waddy ADP www.westwaddy-adp.co.uk
Architects and Town Planners
West Waddy ADP are architects and town planners with particular expertise in sustainable design. Our portfolio of work includes private and public housing as well as commercial and educational buildings. We have particular skills in helping to reduce the carbon footprint of existing buildings, including listed and other heritage assets. We employ an environmental specialist and Code for Sustainable Homes assessor and will advise home owners upon all scales of development from small improvements to large extensions, renovations and new dwellings.
Independent and impartial advice is essential to avoid unnecessary cost and wasted money. Beware the salesmen selling individual technologies! By adapting an holistic approach to your home we will ensure that often quite limited funds can be targeted to achieve best returns.
West Waddy ADP also advise upon grants and loans available to homeowners for environmental improvements. We can undertake an independent energy audit and report of your home or other building with clear advice upon options to reduce your carbon footprint. These options can include an assessment of likely financial as well as carbon savings.
Our ‘Toolkit’ for sustainable homes gives options to enhance performance and reduce energy demand starting with the ‘free’ or low cost solutions as follows:
- Changing habits
- Making repairs
- Reducing air leakage
- Improving insulation
- Assessing boiler plant, controls and technology
- Exploiting thermal mass where appropriate
- Assessing the options and value of renewable technologies
At West Waddy ADP we are not tied to any system, product or technology so our advice is fully independent and covers all the major energy saving options currently available within the market place.
For further details or to book an energy audit of your home please email enqu...@westwaddy-adp.co.uk or alternatively telephone 01235 523139
The Malthouse, 60 East St. Helen Street, Abingdon Oxfordshire, OX14 5EB
Wikaniko Independent Distributor www.wikaniko.com/
Buy eco friendly products! In the Wikaniko shop you will discover one of the most comprehensive ranges that you could ever come across under one roof. Over 650 products - totally degradable bags, fantastic natural cosmetics, natural toiletries, soaps, creams, organic cotton wool etc, energy saving devices, sustainable greetings cards, interesting and creative water saving gadgets, organic gardening products, seeds, etc all at your fingertips!
Contact: Sara Jones email: little...@wikaniko.co.uk
WG Powell Timber Merchants www.wgpowell.co.uk
474 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 2DP Contact: 01865 778121
Established over 80 years, old fashioned service combined with the highest level of technology in Oxfordshire. Introducing WOOD BRIQUETTES : LOW CARBON AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FUEL Ideal for kindling wood and mixing with logs on wood burning stoves or an open fire
Talks and Presentations
All talks and presentations take place in the St Aldates Room , first floor of the Town Hall
FRIDAY 23rd
16:30 : Eco-renovating a 17th century cottage with breathable, natural materials, with Katja Lehmann See case study here: http://ecovation.org.uk/htmldesigns/churchcottage.html
17:30: Feed In Tariffs with Ruth Wharton, Microgeneration Coordinator, Energy Saving Trust
18:15: New Insulation Deals from the Energy Saving trust (tbc)
SATURDAY 24th
10:30: House tech solutions an introduction - David Mylam from House Tech Solutions
11:00: Intro to Solar PV, with John Hill from JHS Power Solutions Limited
11:30: Eco-Architecture, Planning and Permaculture
Sophie Christopher, from Eco Architecture Planning & Permaculture Design Consultants
12:00: Introduction to Solar Hot Water from Solar Solutions Direct Ltd
12:30: CASE STUDY: Eco-renovating an 1950s house - and achieving over 60% CO2 reductions in the process - Averil Stedeford , see case study here: http://ecovation.org.uk/htmldesigns/renovated1958semi.html
13:00: Solid wall insulation with Sempatap, with Paul Munnion, MGC Ltd
13:30: CASE STUDY: Edwardian House gets a 100 year makeover. A tale of opportunity seized, this case study shows what you can do if the plaster falls of the walls when you try to re-decorate!
With
Gavin Killip. See case study here: http://ecovation.org.uk/htmldesigns/terracedhouse.html
Features/materials include
insulating floor, solid walls and roof; loft conversion; lime plaster;
rainwater/greywater harvesting. Issues
discussed: heat loss; ventilation; moisture; monitoring your energy
consumption; costs and payback; choosing and working well with contractors;
quality of workmanship; making choices and living with them afterwards. Future thoughts and plans: new kitchen,
renewable energy, what to do when we decide to sell up - will the next owners
rip it all out?
14:00: CASE STUDY: Eco-renovation of a 1970’s Two Bed Flat, with Tim Nicholson
See how a tired two bedroom flat in Summertown was given a comprehensive eco-make-over to become a stylish, bright, warm, healthy low carbon home. Learn about numerous simple measures that collectively make a big difference – it is now low carbon and low cost but very comfortable. As seen on BBC TV Openhouse. See case study here: http://ecovation.org.uk/htmldesigns/1970flat.html
14:30 - 15:30: Solar Electricity and feed in tariffs: Find out about the new Clean energy cashback scheme, and how you can benefit from solar electricity. With Dr. Chris Jardine, JoJu Ltd and Senior Researcher: Solar Photovoltaics, Microgeneration, Energy Policy, Environmental Change Institute
Jo Hamilton
ClimateXChange Coordinator
Environmental Change Institute
Oxford University Centre for the Environment
Dyson Perrins Building
South Parks Rd
Oxford OX1 3QY
t: 01865 275 856
e: jo.ha...@ouce.ox.ac.uk
www.climatex.org
Come to the Ideal Green Home Show 23-24th April 2010, Oxford Town Hall. Full details: http://climatex.org/articles/eco-renovation/ideal-green-home-show/
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