Three full scale model homes will be showcasing a variety of sustainable building technologies

Britain’s best loved consumer home event, the Ideal Home Show sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, is set to build three full-scale model homes within Earls Court London, showcasing a variety of sustainable building technologies, green home improvements and new concepts in self-build.

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The first of the three properties will be the ultimate Ideal Home Refit sponsored by B&Q. A real-life home transformation based on one of the UK’s most iconic British homes; No1 Coronation Street, this property will form part of a before and after model, that will showcase how, with a little imagination and flair, a traditional two-up two-down semi can be transformed into a modern, contemporary and cost-efficient home. Re-designed by architect George Clarke, the Ideal Refit will offer inspiration to consumers on how to improve your home and utilise your existing space more efficiently, as well as showcasing a series of practical solutions to help make your home more energy efficient on any budget, helping save money on domestic energy bills.

The second property is the The Prince’s House. Supported by The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, this traditional Georgian family home showcases the very best traditional build and eco principles, creating an alternative low-carbon home for volume house builders.

The third property is the Trend by Jorntrahus, and offers a modern-day alternative to contemporary living with the Open Plan Living House sponsored by Dulux. The Trend house has caused a storm in the housebuilding market and demand for such avant-garde designs continues to rocket. Designed by the son of the current owner, Patrik Eriksson, sustainable timber, pine framed Trend uses proven traditional methods of construction for ease of manufacture, combined with modern components making this zero-carbon home a market leader in design and style for new build homes.

Each house will offer a spectacular experience for visitors through a detailed tour of its layout, use of space, interior décor and design, whilst offering an education in the very latest in green technologies, building products and materials used to get a feel for what they can do in their own homes.

There will also be the addition of a special Eco Boat House and the new Beach House Leisure home by Tingene. This is one of the most exciting new leisure homes to be exhibited in the last decade an offers a new concept in design for holiday homes in the UK. +With a spacious open-plan living area, two bedrooms and two luxury bathrooms, with the very latest in fittings and furniture as standard, the Beach House will be a must-see at this year’s event.