This is a long-term project to remodel and extend our own home in north London, including internal remodelling and an extension on two sides to add an additional bedroom, bathroom, shower room, downstairs wc, kitchen diner and office area.  Sustainable features include external insulation with exposed thermal mass to regulate temperatures inside, underfloor heating, solar thermal water heating, rainwater harvesting, low carbon materials and of course re-use of an existing building.  The project altered the existing home significantly but was built whilst we remained in occupation, which was an interesting challenge.

Since completion of “Phase 1” in early 2014, we have carefully monitored energy use and, after a few initial teething problems, found that this had significantly reduced, despite adding area to the house.  10 years on, our re-invigorated home is still bringing us joy and we are planning another phase of work, this time to replace the remaining windows and to add external insulation and solar photovoltaic panels.

Watch out for a possible series of YouTube videos on this project, planned for early 2024!
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