Daily Archives: May 11, 2008

The whole idea and all kudos must go to Mr. Michael Rea and Duncan Price. A zero carbon house has been built on Britain’s most northerly island of Unst, which will bring obvious benefits to the environment. The carbon neutral home lowers the carbon footprint by producing its own energy and storing it to heat the home. Food will be grown in high-tech greenhouses using a hydroponic growing medium and LEDs which use only a small amount of energy to manipulate the plants and extend the growing period. Later this year, 2008, they will be using a thermal imaging camera to check the thermal properties of the house for leakage etc. As well as the obvious benefits to the environment, it is hoped that the Zero Carbon House project will benefit the island of Unst by helping to raise the profile of a fragile island community… Continue reading →