Open ECO homes online tour:

Meet your host, Stuart

I’m Stuart and I’m an Engineer by background, I sold materials selection software for many years and machine learning software for research and development through which I became familiar with many aspects of home energy, insulation and eco-materials. Inspired by my retrofit learning journey, I made the life changing decision last year and joined the sector at  Midsummer, a wholesaler of solar, batteries, and ASHPs, as Head of the Sustainable Heating Division.

My wife and I purchased our 1930s house in 2016 to live in with our two children. Shortly after, I got involved with local groups such as Cambridge Carbon Footprint, Transition Cambridge, the local AECB and went to many Open Eco Home events and local AECB meet ups in order to learn as much as I could. This led me to find a suitable architect and builder. Our dream was to live in a comfortable, warm, well ventilated, healthy home with lower bills and eventually get off fossil fuels (gas). 

It’s been a significant journey of change and upheaval but overall, we’re very happy with the result and the house is much nicer to live in. We are pleased to be able to share our experience and learning with others.

For booking, see the Cambridge Carbon Footprint page.