Browse Forums Building A New House Re: A Strawbale House 9Nov 09, 2011 12:29 pm Jasmin Hickinbotham Belmont - modified Signed: February 2011 Slab should go down before 2012 My build thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=52310&p=799483#p799483 Re: A Strawbale House 13Feb 11, 2012 7:39 pm This can be a slow process, can't it? Ffurther meetings with architects have been held just before Christmas, and again yesterday, and papers have been signed to put the documentation in to get Development Approval! Choices have therefore been narrowed down a bit - the roof will be either Colorbond Windspray or Shale Grey, the render on the strawbale walls a warm white, and the cladding on the non strawbale walls will probably be a rough sawn timber, left to weather to a soft grey, something like this: http://www.architecture.com.au/awards_s ... 2010012581 Further refinement of the plans continues - the size and shape of the house are settled, with changes to the interior still possible. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Yesterday we discussed the possibility of pushing the wall in the loft bedroom back, so that the bedroom is bigger, and the vanity space in the ensuite is smaller - there is really lots of room in there. Another option put forward was making the bathroom a bit smaller, and using the space as more storage - linking up the storage space in the roof so it is one space rather than two separate ones. Any thoughts? I'm thinking that I might tile the entry foyer, so that's something else I have to make a decision about! Variegated Re: A Strawbale House 14Feb 13, 2012 3:33 pm Looking forward to seeing your strawbale house take shape ... the plan looks great - you should use the space you have to maximum advantage so it's up to you whether you want the indulgence of a larger bedroom or more storage space..... or leave it as it is For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: A Strawbale House 15Feb 14, 2012 8:03 pm Thanks Mclaren - your summary of my options is masterly! Variegated A Strawbale House - Development Application Stage 16Feb 26, 2012 1:22 pm The documents have been submitted and have passed initial scrutiny. Application fees for Development application have been paid so the process can start. Hoping that it doesn't take too long.... Variegated Re: A Strawbale House 20Mar 19, 2012 6:32 pm Pauankim, I haven't actually thought about putting a bath in the ensuite, although I agree that there would indeed be plenty of room. When my architect and I were discussing bathrooms, I realised that the last time I used the bath would have been about 3 years ago, and that was to wash a fleece (wool for spinning). I would get so little use from it that I really don't think it is worth the expense. Despite the bathroom companies attempting to convince us that bathrooms are a place to retreat to relax and unwind, I just want a pleasant place to get clean Variegated Hi HomeOne, I'm in the midst of landscaping a cat run down the side of my house, and the recent rains have me wondering if I need to install some sort of drainage. I've… 0 12496 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair That’s very helpful information. Will find out more from there. Much appreciated. 11 13559 Yes well there solution is to blame everyone else while I a 65yr old woman with major medical problems have to just continue to boil water and wash myself in a bucket… 2 16105 |