{"id":16,"date":"2025-04-27T12:09:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T12:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2025-09-14T17:00:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T17:00:21","slug":"green-open-homes-directory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Open Homes Directory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-Power-110.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Solar panels, batteries, and solar water heating<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-Insulation-110.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Insulation, draught-proofing, and DIY solutions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-Heating-110.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Home heating including heat pumps and other low carbon home heating<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-Food-110.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Food growing, composting, food preserving, and supermarket alternatives<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-Recycling-110.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Recycled, upcycled, eco-friendly materials, and plastic-free<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-Travel-110.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Sustainable travel, cargo bikes, electric cars, and car-free<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-Water.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Rainwater harvesting and water saving<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-Wildlife-110.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Wildlife, eco-friendly gardening, re-wilding<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Banister Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Icons-Banister-Park-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-786\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1930s semi-detached house partly triple-glazed, solar PV with battery plus air source heat pump. Uses heat pump electricity tariff in conjunction with battery to take advantage of off-peak rate; e-car plus charger. Low-plastic packaging household. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"108\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeE_BANJy3BzlBsXt-eedWEs9f8b_fB8VbBvbbUMK2dBkwHYi8cSlaUlwUwqfrRcu6-PqJzbe8phpTzcw5oR3amCzoTaNjzC5lt2dLoH1E_QNpXkYzXh9NLcM1bLjQuTFiy8tH5oA?key=HzdTNq8jh5qv6WuutEGuSFZx\">   <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeVNGUNXa7DxhiagJsDh7k7hm3JsJZrFSRVlUlhbqqyBUAVyjjrQftIZu0xV2yUmX37giFLa2qvsbVeSSRbbuRb58-BU2N-Rg9OsezRWUr_m7scz1Xra631MknmZWvTcbiprwF52Q?key=HzdTNq8jh5qv6WuutEGuSFZx\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7e5fce0a wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/banister-park\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bassett<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Icons-Bassett.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-160\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1960s detached house with PV panels, battery and EV charger. Front and rear gardens designed for water resilience. Front &#8211; no paving &#8211; shingle and beds to allow rainwater to soak in; less run off to mains. Rear &#8211;&nbsp; small veggie patch, compost bins, rainwater collection for garden use (or to flush toilets when Southern Water has a problem). Resilient garden (no annuals, only hardy and drought tolerant plants grown).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"139\" height=\"184.63494320210916\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcjhqfRtcQ2XfWs4EIZqivr3DeMmV68-zJqsIx_0SDxqeXKvEDvkGkbt1gfnIpxeLA7szJfDFIXvMYS6lBleVedzgUpSgAKpAxYdnKeKTf-vaRFxJywLOPqHZhChw7Q8xDcNVV1Mw?key=HzdTNq8jh5qv6WuutEGuSFZx\">  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"174.6598317981578\" height=\"221.0110807865413\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcY5PZd1whx0Ayn4NEnQ_qTp8vwQiJY1cr9jzpGvTqfkf6CuSBXV8yiH6H3B2TshtWQv69eYjUvXSMqem_XxqTHSGpk8OKjsuhcheKICVzpw8S_SR5tgQb6VDjJpF4OvDgLXnXB?key=HzdTNq8jh5qv6WuutEGuSFZx\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-bassett\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitterne Park A&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Icons-Bitterne-Park-A.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-164\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1960s house with solar PV, air source heat pump, green roof (modular self install). Front lawn returning to meadow, partial rewilding, retention and use of organic material \u2013 wood logs, tree stumps, tree clippings as mulch. No dig stumpery (work in progress using cardboard as weed suppression.) Many water butts &#8211; almost all rainwater goes to waterbutts or ground rather than main drain. EV and charger, bike\/e-bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-BPark-A.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-501\" style=\"width:870px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-BPark-A.jpg 785w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-BPark-A-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Collage-BPark-A-768x196.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-bitterne-park-a\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitterne Park&nbsp;<\/strong>B<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Icons-Bitterne-Park-B.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-167\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1920s semi-detached house with air to air heat pump installed with two blowers which cool and heat. Gazebo built to carry solar panels (panels and battery should be installed by September.) Crushed whelk shells used as a sustainable replacement for gravel on path. New downpipe installed to service four water butts. Wildlife pond in progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96.83333333333334\" height=\"130.06288696285876\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeH5MwMs5wuGWlT_UbCxsDMBZU4v4W9v_ilKPfwmKw8WjAFM0VjZFT2SWS8Rli3ruJ10-zfD81dHAKilsrAAC_MvKLehd9vT6LpuBznrEbMJ3bJyneVGpJLA94VlJ1MTAZj28CWyw?key=HzdTNq8jh5qv6WuutEGuSFZx\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-bitterne-park-b\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitterne Park C<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Icons-Bitterne-Park-C.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1920s detached house with re-insulated loft, heat pump, composting, plastic reduction, EV+charger, long tail cargo bikes (one with electric assist), and wildlife friendly garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Collage-BPark-C.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-267\" style=\"width:871px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Collage-BPark-C.jpg 785w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Collage-BPark-C-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Collage-BPark-C-768x196.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-bitterne-park-c\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitterne Park <\/strong>D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Icons-Bitterne-Park-D.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-789\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1920\u2019s detached house with wildlife friendly front and back gardens with fruit trees, bushes, water butts for rainwater collection, and wildlife pond. Stock free organic growing and composting on site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-bitterne-park-d\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitterne <\/strong>Station Community Hub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Icons-Bitterne-Station.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-800\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Refurbished former ticket office &amp; waiting rooms at Bitterne Station.\u00a0Water butt fitted to station building. Grey water harvesting in Summer.\u00a0Community herb bed and other beds planted with wildlife in mind. Repurposed baths used as planters on site. Repurposed drinks fridge in use as a \u2018little free library\u2019. Refreshments will be available! We will also have a volunteer from the Environment Centre present to explain their Make My Home Better project which offers free advice on what you can do to make your own home more comfortable and cheaper to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-bitterne-park-d\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Freemantle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"33\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/icons-for-freemantle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-387\" style=\"width:188px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1950&#8217;s detached house. PV solar panels, insulated walls and roof, EV car charger, waterbutts, Air Source Heat pump, reused roof tiles when roof replaced, recycle when possible, use recycled paper etc. vegetable box scheme. Double glazed, requires positive input ventilation (PIV) to ameliorate lack of drafts. Bucket used to flush toilet after shower.&nbsp; Attempt&nbsp; at growing fruit and veg. Cycles with secure storage. <br>Access to house 2 steps at front door, small step to side door and garden with small step into house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Freemantle-pic-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-336\" style=\"width:148px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Freemantle-pic-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Freemantle-pic-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Freemantle-pic-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Freemantle-pic.png 1083w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-freemantle\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highfield A&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Icons-Bitterne-Park-A.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-164\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1970s terraced house with solar hot water, solar PV, heat pump, low energy. Low water bills due to using shower water to flush, waterbutts for garden and flushing. Lots of eco-friendly lifestyle tips. Easy-to-grow foods, compost, mini-ponds, wild meadow areas, wood piles etc. Car-free household.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-highfield-a\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highfield B<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Icons-Highfield-B.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Detached, chalet-style house built ca 1937, extended in 1984 and 2009, &#8216;A&#8217; rated EPC and a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/superhomes.org.uk\/homes\/j-adrian-pickering\/\">Superhome<\/a>. Solar PV panels, battery storage, solar thermal water heating, modern condensing gas boiler with Nest thermostats, well- and rainwater reuse (toilet flushing and washing machines), sun-tunnel interior lighting and passive stack ventilation in bathrooms and kitchen.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-highfield-b\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highfield C<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"147\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/icons-for-highfield-C-revised.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-389\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A 3 storey Edwardian house which was showhome in 1907 which has had extensive home energy&nbsp; efficiency improvements made since taken over by the current owner in 2013.&nbsp; It now has insulation (loft, underfloor, windows), a ground source heat pump for heating and hot water with integrated solid fuel boiler (smoke exempt),&nbsp; PV panels on the roof, waste water heat recovery, an EV charger with bi-directional charging storage. There is a detailed analysis on the Costs and savings available too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Highfield-C-ground-source-heat-pump-being-installed-1024x783.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-338\" style=\"width:196px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Highfield-C-ground-source-heat-pump-being-installed-1024x783.png 1024w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Highfield-C-ground-source-heat-pump-being-installed-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Highfield-C-ground-source-heat-pump-being-installed-768x587.png 768w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Highfield-C-ground-source-heat-pump-being-installed.png 1055w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-highfield-c\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highfield <\/strong>D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Icons-Highfield-D.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-752\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>100 year old semi-detached house in a conservation area. Gas central heating with loft, cavity wall and underfloor insulation (suspended timber with open boards for viewing), draught proofing and secondary glazing. Currently preparing the house for a heat pump which will involve some internal wall insulation, underfloor heating and a ventilation system. Solar PV array (owner is retired solar engineer happy to offer advice).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Collage-Highfield-D.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Collage-Highfield-D.jpg 785w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Collage-Highfield-D-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Collage-Highfield-D-768x196.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-highfield-d\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shirley A&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Icons-Shirley.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Edwardian semi with double glazing including laminated wood to look like old sash windows and triple-glazed replacement period door. Underfloor, wall, loft insulation.&nbsp; Air source heat pump fitted after long journey through planning application. Solar PV (2012) being replaced as units now 440W &amp; battery added. Raised beds on front sunny side of house \u2013 5m by 5m micro- allotment with veg, fruit trees in rear garden. Wildlife pond. Bicycle retrofitted with battery assist. Older, very economical e-car &amp; charge point. Kefir and sourdough enthusiast for low packaging &amp; health (&amp; cost).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXd-HziSRp2vwgVWM14PK6P80shozCDWEV7MqhpnWkFUZnWhS2Hkr8SBPEYOBhSeuhsGJWLIeYOdknuSGbDFxXmIzEcEhQDWMdUEKapOlx-FAx_cymkqRAxFAfX0UJt2qTa1uAT8RA?key=HzdTNq8jh5qv6WuutEGuSFZx\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-shirley\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shirley <\/strong>B<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"148\" height=\"33\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/icons-for-shirley-b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-393\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1907 semi with heat pump, solar panels and battery. The garden has water butts, bins for veg waste and cycle storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-shirley-b\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Swaythling A&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Icons-Swaythling.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-179\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1960s bungalow with 6KW air source heat pump, solar panels, solar water immersion diverter, rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing, use of eco-friendly materials. Largely ornamental garden but with raised beds for veg and wildlife areas including log piles, pond etc. Rat-proof composter. Low utility bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"88\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdyIBZ0lqaQGBdNiQsGNE9hL_xexBK1eVp81G08KX-KWE_6T-2D_V76U7mnjtG7aylu798Z4T1kP528KKv0fLcvss2qjG0-XA7C3XQTeuGeZmFpEkfNaUHyjJYufd5pZEPm3dCS?key=HzdTNq8jh5qv6WuutEGuSFZx\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-swaythling\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Swaythling B<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"33\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/icons-for-swaythling-B.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-654\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1930s semi detached house, 6 solar panels, wooden floors downstairs due to be immanently insulated, water butts, raised beds, fruit bushes\/trees planted around the garden, so too some vegetable plants, garden plants tend to be spring bulbs etc as have less to water in the summer and try to focus on fruit and vegetables as try to use only the water butts if possible, pond, rat proof composter. Low carbon lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/suzanne.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\" style=\"width:126px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/suzanne.png 894w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/suzanne-271x300.png 271w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/suzanne-768x850.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-swaythling-b\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Swaythling <\/strong>C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Icons-Swaythling-C.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-783\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Detached 1930s house with insulated cavity walls, Solar PV array, heat pump (two-pump model that heats water separately), infra-red heating panel, EV car and charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-swaythling-c\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Townhill Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Icons-Townhill-Park.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-735\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A detached home in Townhill Park with a garden designed for wildlife and some food growing. Rain water is collected for the garden and composting is used to reduce waste and nourish the garden. The house is powered with solar panels which feed 2 batteries, one for electricity and one for hot water. Heating is provided with infrared radiators installed under the ceilings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Collage-Townhill-Park.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-737\" style=\"width:880px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Collage-Townhill-Park.jpg 785w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Collage-Townhill-Park-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Collage-Townhill-Park-768x196.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-townhill-park\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Woolston<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"34\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/icons-for-woolston.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-395\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/woolston-valerie-IMG_0241edit-1024x703.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-348\" style=\"width:137px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/woolston-valerie-IMG_0241edit-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/woolston-valerie-IMG_0241edit-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/woolston-valerie-IMG_0241edit-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/woolston-valerie-IMG_0241edit-1536x1055.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/woolston-valerie-IMG_0241edit.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many changes made to live simply, cheaply and reduce carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/open-home-woolston\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px;background-color:#6db33f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">learn more &amp; Book a visit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Categories Solar panels, batteries, and solar water heating Insulation, draught-proofing, and DIY solutions Home heating including heat pumps and other[&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Green Open Homes Directory - Southampton Green Open Homes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Green Open Homes Directory - Southampton Green Open Homes\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Categories Solar panels, batteries, and solar water heating Insulation, draught-proofing, and DIY solutions Home heating including heat pumps and other[...]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Southampton Green Open Homes\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-09-14T17:00:21+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-Power-110.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"110\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"110\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"14 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/\",\"name\":\"Green Open Homes Directory - Southampton Green Open Homes\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-Power-110.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-27T12:09:14+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-09-14T17:00:21+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-Power-110.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-Power-110.png\",\"width\":110,\"height\":110},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Green Open Homes Directory\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/\",\"name\":\"Southampton Green Open Homes\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Southampton Green Open Homes\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/web-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/web-logo.png\",\"width\":539,\"height\":100,\"caption\":\"Southampton Green Open Homes\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Green Open Homes Directory - Southampton Green Open Homes","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Green Open Homes Directory - Southampton Green Open Homes","og_description":"Categories Solar panels, batteries, and solar water heating Insulation, draught-proofing, and DIY solutions Home heating including heat pumps and other[...]","og_url":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/","og_site_name":"Southampton Green Open Homes","article_modified_time":"2025-09-14T17:00:21+00:00","og_image":[{"width":110,"height":110,"url":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-Power-110.png","type":"image\/png"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"14 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/","url":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/","name":"Green Open Homes Directory - Southampton Green Open Homes","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-Power-110.png","datePublished":"2025-04-27T12:09:14+00:00","dateModified":"2025-09-14T17:00:21+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-Power-110.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-Power-110.png","width":110,"height":110},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/green-open-homes-directory\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Green Open Homes Directory"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#website","url":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/","name":"Southampton Green Open Homes","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#organization","name":"Southampton Green Open Homes","url":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/web-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/web-logo.png","width":539,"height":100,"caption":"Southampton Green Open Homes"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16"}],"version-history":[{"count":83,"href":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":813,"href":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/revisions\/813"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/openhomes.transitionsouthampton.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}