A big green home show
For any budding self builder or renovator, the choice to build and live ‘green’ can take up a lot of energy! Deciding which methods are the ‘greenest’, researching which products will save energy and calculating carbon footprint can be confusing. However, for anyone committed to a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient way of living, the Big Green Home Show at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre is a great place to learn about building and living ‘green’.
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon will host its second Big Green Home Show in October (23rd – 25th), aimed at prospective homebuilders baffled by all the eco jargon and green technology. The three-day Show will look at all aspects of green homebuilding and eco-friendly lifestyles, with an array of hands-on demonstrations, leading industry experts and professionals, and an opportunity to see and learn about the latest ‘green’ products and systems.
The Big Green Home Show will demonstrate that a green lifestyle isn’t just about putting a giant compost heap in the back yard, or sticking a wind turbine on the roof. Building and creating an environmentally-friendly house requires good planning and budgeting, and it’s important to understand all the different options available. As well as eco experts, visitors to the Show can also hear from people who have built their own eco-homes, tour the EDF Energy Renovation House to discover how to renovate to improve energy efficiency, and check out the latest materials and products to help minimise carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption.
Tim Doherty, of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre, explains:
“We have gained fantastic insight into what our visitors enjoy most and what types of projects they are undertaking to fit their lifestyles. As expected, the sustainability issue is a key feature of many self build and renovation projects, with our visitors looking for the latest energy-saving ideas, eco-friendly materials and products, along with ‘green’ lifestyle advice to complement their new eco-friendly homes.”
“Although many people are interested in becoming ‘greener’, there is a lot of confusion about costs, benefits and the payback of eco-friendly products and green living. The Big Green Home Show will help visitors to decide which products and methods best meet their needs and how to complement these with lifestyle changes to create a truly ‘greener’ way of life. Our expert speakers, building and product demonstrations, and presentations, coupled with the Centre’s permanent educational exhibits and features, means that the Big Green Home Show can provide all the answers to unearth the real story on sustainable housebuilding and living.
Visitors can bring their plans to life with the help of the CAD design team, take a guided tour of the EDF Energy Renovation House, get hands-on with building and product installation demonstrations, check out hundreds of products, consult leading industry experts and professionals, find out how to finance their new building project, discover how to get exclusive offers and discounted prices on building materials, and get tips and advice from those who have built their own eco homes.
For comprehensive and impartial advice on green self build, renovation and home improvement, visit the Big Green Home Show (23rd - 25th October 2009) at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon, just off Junction 16 of the M4. To book free tickets or for more information, visit buildstore.co.uk.
