Gain inspiration for your home at FREE events in our ninth Green Open Homes season this October. Add comfort, cut carbon and reduce energy bills with up-to-date insulation, draughtproofing, heating and renewable energy. We can advise too on trustworthy local builders and installers.
House visits
Tour a local Green Home in person, meet the host and pick up first-hand tips.
Online tours
Tour a local Green Home onscreen from the comfort of yours – and ask any questions
Expert talks (in person and online)
4th October: Why has the price of energy shot up?
11th October: Home Retrofit Essentials: How do I start greening my home?
25th October: Two architects talk about deep retrofits in Muswell Hill
Hear from leaders in the field, with an opportunity to ask questions.
SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER (IN-PERSON)
Grosvenor Road, N10
Edwardian house (corner plot) with original features plus underfloor and ‘Sempatap’ internal wall insulation, ‘Magneglaze’ secondary glazing, woodburners, solar hot water and solar PV panels, low-energy bathroom fan, living wall and green roof.
Book here to visit the open green home in Grosvenor Road (also open Sunday 9 October)
Leaside Avenue N10
1949 brick terrace/semi/linked house with garage. Multi layer foil and conventional loft insulation, secondary glazing (fixed and sliding), replacement double glazed windows and doors, 2 types of heat recovery ventilation fans, solar thermal system with heat pump ready water cylinder, water butts front and back, highly insulated garden room with far infra red heating, 2 green roofs, draught proofing, electric vehicle charging point, shares in cooperatively owned wind farm matching electricity use.
Book here to visit the open home in Leaside Avenue (also open Sunday 2nd October and Saturday 8th October)
Chester Road, N19
Victorian semi-detached house. Internal wall insulation, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery, solar PV, solar water heating, sun pipe, woodstove.
Book here to visit the open green home in Chester Road (also open on Sunday 2nd October)
SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER (IN-PERSON)
Yew Tree Close, N22:
Timber-framed detached 1980s house. Rigid wall and roof insulation, air source heat pump for underfloor heating & hot water, 16 solar PV panels (4kW peak), instant water boiler (no kettle).
Book here to visit the open green home in Yew Tree Close.
Leaside Avenue N10
1949 brick terrace/semi/linked house with garage. Multi layer foil and conventional loft insulation, secondary glazing (fixed and sliding), replacement double glazed windows and doors, 2 types of heat recovery ventilation fans, solar thermal system with heat pump ready water cylinder, water butts front and back, highly insulated garden room with far infra red heating, 2 green roofs, draught proofing, electric vehicle charging point, shares in cooperatively owned wind farm matching electricity use.
Book here to visit the open home in Leaside Avenue ((also open Saturday 1st October, Sunday 2nd October and Saturday 8th October)
Chester Road, N19
Victorian semi-detached house. Internal wall insulation, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery, solar PV, solar water heating, sun pipe, woodstove.
Book here to visit the open green home in Chester Road.
TUESDAY 4TH OCTOBER
Talk: Why has the price of energy shot up?
Insights from Prof Mark Barrett, UCL, on the impact of recent geo-political events on gas and electricity prices. Prof Barrett has 30 years’ experience modelling and developing policies for energy and transport systems to meet environmental and economic objectives. He lectures at UCL on energy security, environmental systems, energy context and European energy scenarios.
Muswell Hill Methodist Church 7.30pm – Book here.
THURSDAY 6TH OCTOBER
Online only session: virtual tour of Dukes Avenue home followed by Q&A with James Tanner; video of green roof followed by Q&A with Susie Holden
Book here to attend.
SATURDAY 8th OCTOBER (IN-PERSON)
Leaside Avenue N10
1949 brick terrace/semi/linked house with garage. Multi layer foil and conventional loft insulation, secondary glazing (fixed and sliding), replacement double glazed windows and doors, 2 types of heat recovery ventilation fans, solar thermal system with heat pump ready water cylinder, water butts front and back, highly insulated garden room with far infra red heating, 2 green roofs, draught proofing, electric vehicle charging point, shares in cooperatively owned wind farm matching electricity use.
Book here to visit the open home in Leaside Avenue (also open Saturday 1st October, Sunday 2nd October and Saturday 8th)
Meadow Orchard, N8
Circular timber frame, cob and straw building constructed using natural building methods and sustainably sourced or reclaimed materials.
Book here to visit Meadow Orchard.
Bisham Gardens, N6
Detached three-storey early 20th Century property converted to residential use in the late 1920s. Internal wall insulation, solar PV and solar thermal panels, sun-screening to prevent overheating in summer, double- and triple-glazing throughout.
Book here to visit the open green home in Bisham Gardens.
Muswell Hill Road, N10
Deep retrofit in progress – innovative low-carbon materials being used, transforming a derelict wreck to an amazing eco-home – “an adventure in retrofit possibilities”
Book here to visit the open green home on Muswell Hill Road.
SUNDAY 9th OCTOBER (IN-PERSON)
Edwardian house (corner plot) with original features plus underfloor and ‘Sempatap’ internal wall insulation, ‘Magneglaze’ secondary glazing, woodburners, solar hot water and solar PV panels, low-energy bathroom fan, living wall and green roof.
Book here (coming soon) to visit the open green home in Grosvenor Road (also open Sunday 2nd October)
Yew Tree Close, N22:
Timber-framed detached 1980s house. Rigid wall and roof insulation, air source heat pump for underfloor heating & hot water, 16 solar PV panels (4kW peak), instant water boiler (no kettle).
Book here to visit the open green home in Yew Tree Close.
Weir Hall Road, N17
1920s semi-detached house. External, internal and underfloor insulation, triple glazing, air source heat pump, woodstove, solar PV panels.
Book here to visit the open green home in Weir Hall Road.
Muswell Hill Road, N10
Deep retrofit in progress – innovative low-carbon materials being used, transforming a derelict wreck to an amazing eco-home – “an adventure in retrofit possibilities”
Book here to visit the open green home on Muswell Hill Road.
TUESDAY 11th OCTOBER
Talk: Retrofit Essentials (In person and online)
Dermot Barnes’ talk will cover the essentials of how to set about improving the energy efficiency of a flat or house – where to start, what to prioritise, the best value interventions and how to navigate the complexities.
Josie Evetts from Ecofurb will also be talking about their service, including Whole House Plans.
Muswell Hill Methodist Church 7.30pm Book here to attend in person, ask the speakers questions and meet other MHSG members. Refreshments to follow.
Also on livestream at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDqw5dQspWg
TUESDAY 18th OCTOBER:
Talk: Easy Energy Saving at Home
Interactive talk by Alex Hartley of Energias on what we can all do to save energy at home. Applies to tenants and homeowners alike. Alex has many years delivering energy projects, with a particular focus on energy saving and fuel poverty.
Muswell Hill Methodist Church 7.30pm Book here to attend.
TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER:
Talk: Two architects talk about their deep retrofit projects in Muswell Hill (ONLINE)
Natalie Black of Enbee Architecture and Design, is working on a deep retrofit on Muswell Hill Road. This is a whole house responsible retrofit with the lowest carbon solutions throughout.
Jeremy Stacey, of Jeremy Stacey Architects, has completed the retrofit of 9 Alexandra Road.
Book here to attend.
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89127544847?pwd=UWl0WWE4Y29Zb1YybnFQZEhrcDQxZz09
Meeting ID: 891 2754 4847
Passcode: 905465