This example relates to the project at my home. See here for the step by step guide which gives you the complete end to end approach to ECO renovation.

PROJECT: Green Home Diary

SUMMARY:

To reduce the energy consumption and CO2 footprint by up to 80%. Why ? Because resources such as oil and gas are dwindling; CO2 is slowing killing life on the planet; we want the next generation to have a chance of surviving; and this will help save us money.

WHAT’S GOING TO BE DELIVERED:

• An very well insulated extension to increase the living space.
• Conversion of the garage to a utility / bike rooms.
• Insulation across the rest of the house.
• Some form of heating.
• Some form of savings on electricity.

Phase 1 - the ground floor and extension.

Phase 2 - Insulate rest of the house.

Phase 3 - Solar hot water panel.

Phase 4 - Photovoltaic panels

Phase 5 - Rain water harvesting.

ASSUMPTIONS / CONSTRAINTS / RISKS

1. Kitchen must not be disrupted.
2. First floor rooms must not be disrupted.
3. Rob will be available to do a majority of the work himself.
4. Risk: Rob may not know how to do some of the work.
5. Risk: Overspend.
6. Must ensure that certain infrastructure is in place to minimised disruption at the later stages.

BUDGET / RESOURCES

• £60K for phase 1;
• Use own labour to reduce costs.
• Use Buildstore to get discounts on materials

APPROACH

• Cover experience risk by employing one man builder with expertise and flexibility.
• Produce a feasibility study.
• Get an architect / consultant who has ECO experience.

ACCEPTANCE

Rob & Sue will personally inspect the work and manage the level of quality.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

For suppliers, to be done verbally and confirmed via e-mail.