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 (October weekday evenings, dates to be announced soon)
Tour a local Green Home onscreen from the comfort of yours – and ask any questions
Expert talks
4th October: Why has the price of energy shot up?
11th October: How do I start greening my home? (details coming soon)
How can I my home more energy efficient without spending a lot of money? (details coming soon)
Hear from leaders in the field, with an opportunity to ask questions.
SATURDAY 1st 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 (coming soon) to visit the open green home in Yew Tree Close.
Grosvenor Avenue, 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 (coming soon) to visit the open green home in Grosvenor Road (also open Sunday 9 October)
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 (coming soon) to visit the open green home in Bisham Gardens (also open Sunday 2nd October, Saturday 8th October and Sunday 9th 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 (coming soon) to visit the open home in Leaside Avenue ((also open Sunday 2nd October, Saturday 8th October and Sunday 9th 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 (coming soon) to visit the open green home in Chester Road
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 (coming soon) 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 (coming soon) to visit the open home in Leaside Avenue ((also open Saturday 1st October, Saturday 8th October and Sunday 9th October)
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 (coming soon) to visit the open green home in Bisham Gardens (also open Saturday 1st October, Saturday 8th October and Sunday 9th October)
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.
Muswell Hill Methodist Church 7.30pm – Booking coming soon.
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 (coming soon) to visit the open home in Leaside Avenue ((also open Saturday 1st October, Saturday 8th October and Sunday 9th October)
Meadow Orchard, N8
Circular timber frame, cob and straw building constructed using natural building methods and sustainably sourced or reclaimed materials.
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 (coming soon) to visit the open green home in Bisham Gardens (also open Saturday 1st October, Saturday 8th October and Sunday 9th October)
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 (coming soon) to visit the open green home in Yew Tree Close.
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 (coming soon) to visit the open green home in Bisham Gardens (also open Sunday 2nd October, Saturday 8th October and Sunday 9th October)
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 (coming soon) to visit the open green home in Weir Hall Road.
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 (coming soon) to visit the open home in Leaside Avenue (also open Saturday 1st October, Saturday 2nd October and Saturday 8th October)
More details on this page soon!