What the homes show
Solar panels, batteries, and solar water heating
Insulation, draught-proofing, and DIY solutions
Home heating including heat pumps and other low carbon home heating
Home cooling including heat pumps and other low carbon home cooling
Food growing, composting, food preserving, and supermarket alternatives
Recycled, upcycled, eco-friendly materials, and plastic-free
Sustainable travel, cargo bikes, electric cars, and car-free
Rainwater harvesting and water saving
Wildlife, eco-friendly gardening, re-wilding community gardening
About Green Open Homes 2026
Last year’s Green Open Homes Week was a great success and we are repeating the event this year, throughout the whole of October, in conjunction with the Environment Centre who will be focussing on Home Energy. Some of our householders will be participating in the Community Talks taking place during the month. These will take place at various locations across the city. Click here for dates and venues.
The aim of the event is to help visitors find out more about how to green your home or lifestyle or reduce your monthly bills. Homes open last year, and we hope will open again this year, showcased a range of energy-saving, water-saving and other eco-friendly features and tips, offering the opportunities to hear first hand from ordinary people who’ve already made changes and can tell you what works and what doesn’t, from major purchases like solar panels to simple money-saving hacks, and ways to green your garden and lifestyle.
Would you like to open your home?
We welcome properties of all types, from flats to detached houses, from rental to ownership, because there are things you can do whatever your situation. If you only want to open your garden, that’s fine too. If you’re interested in getting involved please get in touch.
You can see our advice for householders here.