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Jack & Abigail’s Family Home Renovation

Find out how two Architects transformed a neglected 1905 Victorian terraced home in Bristol, room by room — improving energy performance, comfort, and wellbeing for their young family.

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Katherine’s Smart Switch to a Greener Home

In 2022, Katherine transformed her flat using a handful of retrofit measures. Her sustainable journey resulted in a more comfortable home using an air source heat pump, internal wall insulation, triple-glazing and more.

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Rachel’s Journey to a Low Carbon Home

Rachel and her husband began their eco-friendly home renovation in 2021 with guidance from Futureproof, focusing on low-carbon solutions like external wall insulation, solar panels, and an air source heat pump.

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First-time buyer Roy Renovates his Bungalow in Southville

Roy and his partner purchased their family home back in 2016. A few years later they decided to renovate and completely transform it. They installed a heat pump, cavity & wall insulation and new secondary glazing on all their windows.

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Mike & Mandy’s long term retrofit

Since purchasing their 1960’s bungalow in 2015, the couple has changed the internal layout to include a conversion of a carport, installed an air source heat pump, solar PV and battery storage. The windows, doors, and insulation have also been improved.

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Rob made his Georgian flat warmer for tenants

Rob owns a first floor flat in Clifton, which has historically been a very cold and draughty home. Determined to improve its energy efficiency and comfort, Rob undertook several modifications, including draft-proofing, secondary glazing on the sash windows, and internal insulation.

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