As the recession sees more frustrated homeowners turned homebuilders, self builders could be the ones to lead the way in sustainable building.
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.
Tim Doherty, of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre, comments:
“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.”
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 www.buildstore.co.uk or call 01506 409 616.
