Living Green - Episode 178 - Hong Kong Eco Tourism

The video showcases a renovated cottage in the English countryside, focusing on eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices. Key elements include insulation of walls, roof, and floors to reduce energy consumption, installation of underfloor heating powered by a wood-burning stove, and the use of sheet-wool batts and sauna waste for insulation. Solar thermal panels provide hot water, and the house is open to the public for eco-renovation insights.

What was the primary goal of the homeowner in renovating the cottage?

• To increase the size of the home

• To use eco-friendly materials

• To modernize the interior design

• To add more rooms

What accounts for half of the home's energy consumption?

• Water usage

• Insulating the walls, roof, and floors

• Appliances

• Lighting

What type of heating system was installed in the home?

• Gas heating

• Electric heating

• Solar heating

• Underfloor heating with a wood-burning stove

What materials were used to insulate the original walls?

• Fiberglass

• Sheet-wool batts and particle board

• Foam panels

• Concrete blocks

How is hot water generated in the renovated home?

• Gas boiler

• Solar thermal panels

• Electric water heater

• Wood-burning stove