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1. The glasses are reflecting a much bigger picture than the glasses themselves.
2. In the reflection you can see so much motion and life in general. But the face and the frames themselves are very plain colours and not as striking.
1) The principle of design is proportion. It is represented by the height of the first ball being taller than the second ball.
Most homeowners can’t face making eco-conscious upgrades to their homes because they don’t know where to start.
Seven in 10 Brits admit to being overwhelmed by the thought of retrofitting, with misunderstandings around the upfront costs of making eco-upgrades prevent 61% of homeowners from exploring them further.
New research of 2000 UK homeowners from Santander UK has found that, despite 70% of homeowning Brits being more concerned than ever about the impact they have on the environment, the same proportion find it too overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to making eco-upgrades to their homes. More broadly, 67% of homeowners said they would be more likely to consider retrofitting if they knew the potential financial and sustainable benefits that come along with it.
The research found that there’s confusion around what retrofitting actually is, with almost a third of homeowners (32%) admitting they’ve never heard the term. Common misunderstandings around the upfront costs of making eco-improvements are also cited as barriers for nearly two thirds (61%) of homeowners, with nearly one in five (17%) believing they need to spend £20,000 to make a difference to their property.
Santander has partnered with TV DIY expert Craig Phillips to show homeowners how small, simple steps can kick-start a retrofitting journey.
‘We know that Brits want to make eco-improvements to their homes, but just don’t know where to start,’ Mr DIY Craig said.
‘The best thing about eco-improvements is that it’s so much easier than you think. Whether it’s switching lightbulbs, popping a draft excluder across the bedroom door, or adding a lick of carbon-absorbing paint to the walls - even the small steps can make a difference and help reduce the impact our homes have on the planet.’
Brad Fordham at Santander UK said: “It’s clear that while homeowners understand the need to make changes to their property, the retrofitting conversation and the task at hand has, felt too vast for them to know how they can get involved.
“With an increasing desire from homeowners to understand and act on their property’s energy efficiency, we want to encourage, educate and inspire the nation to consider small eco-improvements as their first step towards, making a difference on the impact their home has on the environment. And save some money in the long run as an added bonus.”
In a bid to show how easy it can be, Santander has taken to the streets in areas where retrofitting awareness is lowest to carry-out simple eco-improvements on a range of community buildings. The initiatives include the installation of energy saving lightbulbs, draft excluders, radiator reflectors and redecoration with the bank’s own “greener streets” paint range. The paint has been developed with ecological paint expert, Graphenstone UK, and absorbs CO2 in the first 30 days after application as it dries and cures, partially offsetting manufacturing and distribution emissions.
For more information on how Santander can help with eco improvements please visit: www.santander.co.uk/personal/support/greener-living/green...
Craig Phillips’ tips for easy eco-improvements:
LED Lighting:
Changing your old Halogen light bulbs to LED is one of the easiest ways to eco-improve your home. LED lights use less energy and have a much longer life span too - a simple bulb swap could lead to a much more manageable energy bill, while helping the planet in the process.
Air gaps:
Wherever you feel a slight draft coming into your home, through your letter box, cat flap, windows, doors, loft hatch or gaps in your walls - the nice warm heat that you’re paying for is escaping! Not good for your pocket or the environment. Head to your nearest hardware store to pick up some draft excluders or expanding foam and plug gaps around your home.
Upgrading your loft insulation:
If your loft insulation hasn’t been upgraded in the last 10 years, you may find that you could be losing a lot of heat without realising. Investing into just two or three rolls of a new, modern insulation to top up your existing insulation could make a huge difference in the running costs of your heating.
Pro-tip: It’s ok to lay insulation directly over the top of existing material (crossing it the opposite way), making sure you align the edges and don’t squish it down.
Sort your radiators:
Bleeding a radiator will help heat your home more effectively as hot water will be able to fill the whole radiator. Air can be easily released from the top of most radiators by using a radiator key or even a flat screwdriver in some cases. Meanwhile, adding reflective sheets behind radiators, can direct heat back into the room rather than allowing it to be absorbed by the wall.
Insulating your pipework:
Insulation is advisable not just to stop your pipes bursting in the cold weather, but also to help reduce heat loss or gain, depending on the season. Once insulated, hot water pipes will keep hot water travelling to taps and radiators warmer for longer, so you’ll use less energy to heat the water, reducing your overall energy consumption.
I wish the background wasn't so busy in this photo, as it takes away from the main subjects. I should have taken it off to the side where there weren't as many trees and such around.