Inside An Architect's First Self-Designed Eco Home

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“Although I had worked on low-energy homes before this, I had never lived in one. It’s been really nice to experience the comfort and warmth it offers.” The first conversation we had with Ben Ridley at his home in north-west London was a memorable one. When we visited him in 2022 for Issue No.4 of our magazine, the director of Architecture for London (a practice that builds “healthy buildings that are a joy to inhabit”) discussed the importance of retrofitting. “There are many small things people can do to make their houses greener,” he advised, such as fitting one’s letterbox with an airtight seal. “Go for the low-hanging fruit first.” Now, having recently returned with our film team, we can attest that our second encounter was equally inspiring…

Filming and Editing: Edmund Cook
Production: Hannah Phillips
Graphic Design: Tom Young

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