Retrofitted Low Carbon Home – Newlands
Nina and Josef were expecting a baby when they decided to take the plunge and retrofit their two bedroom terrace. Josef is originally from Vienna, a city known for high quality housing, and knew that better was possible. Nina and Josef organised essential repairs, renovated their kitchen-living room, insulated, and installed a heat pump and solar PV panels. The result is a cosy and low carbon family home. Join Nina for an informative tour of her home. You will be able to see the different retrofit elements, including the underfloor insulation and heat pump. You will learn about the steps she took, the costs involved and what she would do differently. A retrofit expert from Loco Home Retrofit will also be at hand. Nina is a member of Loco Home Retrofit CIC – a cooperative set up by homeowners in Glasgow to provide expert advice and help retrofitters learn from one another as they transition off fossil fuels and onto safe, clean energy. Nina has featured in The Herald “We retrofitted our home with heat pump – while having a baby” and you can read her case study by going to https://retr.fit/wqtx
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Newlands, Glasgow, UK
Newlands, Glasgow G43, UK
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Sunday 22nd September: 2 : 00 PM, 3 : 30 PM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Sunday 22nd September for tours only at 2:00pm and 3:30pm. The address will be emailed to attendees privately. Booking is essential.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Langside
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Limited on street parking available
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Limited on street parking available
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: Stairs without railings
Facilities: Seating
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: Stairs without railings
Facilities: Seating
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Loco Home Retrofit CIC
Loco Home Retrofit is a non-profit co-operative dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and improving Glasgow's homes. They provide advice to homeowners, helping avoid risk and regret in the process of home energy retrofit. Retrofit is the process of upgrading a home to improve its energy performance and reduce carbon emissions, while also achieving improvements in areas such as comfort, maintenance, health and running costs. For future events please sign up to Loco Home Retrofit Newsletter on their website.
Tel: 07516704741
Email: carmen@locohome.coop
Website: www.locohome.coop
Loco Home Retrofit is a non-profit co-operative dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and improving Glasgow's homes. They provide advice to homeowners, helping avoid risk and regret in the process of home energy retrofit. Retrofit is the process of upgrading a home to improve its energy performance and reduce carbon emissions, while also achieving improvements in areas such as comfort, maintenance, health and running costs. For future events please sign up to Loco Home Retrofit Newsletter on their website.
Tel: 07516704741
Email: carmen@locohome.coop
Website: www.locohome.coop
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