Eco Open Houses is a joint project between the Brighton Permaculture Trust, the Low Carbon Trust and Brighton & Hove City Council and has been supported by the South East England Regional Assembly and Legal & General.
The houses will feature low energy and water use through energy efficiency and water conservation measures such as high levels of insulation, renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, grey water reuse or an innovative use of recycled or natural materials. Eco renovation features include:
Eco Open Houses aims to empower and inspire members of the public to make environmental changes to their own homes through seeing what practical steps other people have taken in their homes. It is about people learning from the experience of others and making positive changes to reduce their environmental footprint in their own home.