Corking idea

1970s home’s refurb slashes energy bills

Olivia Lee

For most homeowners, a request from a passerby to touch the exterior of their property would probably raise their eyebrows. But for the owner of Nina’s House, which is covered with unusual and striking cork insulation panels, it is not only a common occurrence but it is very much welcomed. The conversations may start with curiosity but often lead to lengthy, passionate discussions on how to make homes more energy efficient, says the house’s owner, Nina Wood-croft. “We are new to the neighbourhood and it has been a really nice way to engage with our new community. A lot of delivery drivers will be like, ‘ What’s this?’and we’ll have a chat for 10 minutes about cork instead of just this transactional ‘ Thank you, bye.’ ” Woodcroft and her…

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Guardian Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, 28 February 2025

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