Jan 11 2006
The Energy Savings Trust is reporting on a new housing development in London that will utilise geothermal energy to help reduce carbon emissions.
The new apartments, being built in Norbury by Bob Harris of Earthdome, will have geothermal hot water and heating and form part of the Mayor of London's renewable energy strategy. Each home will rely on the earth as a heat source, using a system of underground pipes that will transfer heat from the earth to the building and provide underfloor heating and hot water as well as reducing annual household energy bills.
Steve Mills of A1 Lofts is retaining one apartment as a showcase to encourage others to adopt sustainable building practices.
"Bob has the rare talent of not only being practical and positive, but able to grasp the wider implications of the building and its relationship to the natural environment. Through his teaching he is able to inspire others in the art and craft of sustainable building," said Mr Mills.
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