AC Architects recently spent a day at the Hockerton Housing Project in Nottinghamshire - the UK’s first earth sheltered, self-sufficient ecological housing development. All five houses in the project generate their own clean energy, harvest their own water and recycle waste materials causing no pollution or carbon dioxide emissions. The visit was a valuable opportunity to see ultra low-energy homes and lifestyles in practice and offered much to think about.

For further details, including how to visit the project, please go to www.hockertonhousingproject.org.uk