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Concept drawings

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Al

Plans are evolving … now have them on CAD. And for those a little more technically inclined…. C01 CONCEPT PLAN

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Salutations to the sun

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Al

No self respecting wanna-be eco house would be complete without using solar power. We’re hoping to have our underfloor heating and hot water at least partially powered by the sun. The guys at Digital Self Heating Homes seem to know … Continue reading →

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Architect’s concepts

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Al

Very impressed with Matthew who listened and responded and has come up with an awesome design for us. Ahuroa concept view from North West Ahuroa concept floor plan Ahuroa concept view from East Any feedback? We’re working out what changes … Continue reading →

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Our furbabies

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Al
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A case in point

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Al

Our new driveway is completed and the lovely people at Traverse (who we bought the property from) did a great job. Pics are on the photo page. Good learnings early in the piece for us: – assume nothing (e.g. don’t … Continue reading →

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Initial house plan idea

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Al

Top of design is North. all comments (constructive of course) welcome. http://pl.an/ph2u2u

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Unilever and Walmart – profitable tree-huggers?!

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Al

Great piece in the Dominion Post.  Global corporates may actually be changing the world. NZ & other Govt probably need to catch a wake-up http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/opinion/4870753/Tree-huggers-unite-you-can-also-profit

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Welcome to our adventure

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Al

I believe in the power of the individual – perhaps not to change the whole world, but definitely to change our own worlds. This is the story of our little adventure into building a home in the country – and … Continue reading →

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