People power is tackling the climate crisis at home

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble

HOW TO REDUCE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF YOUR PROJECT

When they bought a 1980s house, Eilidh and Rob called in the experts to turn it into an eco-friendly family home

Imagine its 2035. Every other car you see on the street is electric, millions of homes have heat pumps providing heat, large data centres the size of 10 football pitches are dotted across the country

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When the owners of a 1930s detached house needed more light and space, the solution was an extension with a perpendicular placement