Many of our members have questions about heating systems and ventilation - what works? What is suitable for different house types? How do heating systems and ventilation interact? Our approach to retrofit is fabric first - but what is second? Thinking through the way we heat and ventilate our homes is essential to effective whole ... Read more

A chance to meet like-minded householders, trades and professionals involved in eco-home renovations.  Carbon Co-op and AECB Lancashire group are getting together to strengthen connections between householders, consultants, professionals and trades in the Greater Manchester and Lancashire areas.  We will hear short presentations from AECB and Carbon Co-op members, enjoy a buffet dinner and have plenty ... Read more

You are invited to Equinox Housing Co-op's home improvement house party!  This is a house party with a difference. Carbon Co-op members Aneaka is inviting her friends and neighbours in Longsight, Levenshulme and Burnage, to find out how we can improve our homes, making them warmer and more healthy.  With the help of expert Energy Surveyor ... Read more

Engaging a contractor in building works, ordering materials for your retrofit project or making a verbal agreement with a builder? Then you are entering into a contract! But do you know your rights, and if there is something in writing do you read every word before signing on the dotted line?  "You can agree to almost anything ... Read more

An opportunity to meet other trades with retrofit experience in Manchester and access local clients seeking contractors for retrofit.

Visit inspiring eco-homes! Join us for an inspiring day of eco-home visits, meet and speak to people who've retrofitted their homes and get your questions answered! Have you got questions about insulating your home? Want to understand how others have thought through home improvements? What to know how others have found trades people?   *WHAT* Open ... Read more