Here you can read about Visitors of the Centre who have been inspired by the resources at the NSBRC, be it our popular National Self Build and Renovation Shows, or the array of Training Courses and Workshops run throughout the year, many have gone on to successfully complete a construction project. Why not take a look and see how the NSBRC can help you with your project?
Guy & Susan Hargreaves
Guy and Susan Hargreaves, based in Oxford, undertook a major renovation and extension of their mid-terrace home (originally built in 1906), achieving Passivhaus EnerPHit certification through multiple retrofitting methods, blending modern sustainability with traditional townscape character.
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Alan Muncaster
Alan completed a major retrofit of his detached bungalow in Weymouth, Dorset. The project included better insulation, photovoltaic systems, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, battery storage, and an air source heat pump, preserving the original floor plan. The bungalow's 82 square meter area saw its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating rise from D in 2011 to A, significantly lowering imported electricity requirements.
Kate Silvester
Kate Silvester undertook a retrofit and renovation of a 1965 Chalet Bungalow in Pewsey to reduce her heating costs, reduce mould & damp in the property - and to help save the planet.
