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Its alright....your house has eaves and the carbon offset from that well outweighs the power that was consumed in the use of your fantastic new home… renewable energy
Very informative post Craig -
Seems a certain provider needs a phone call frrom me- They are listed but I'm not 100% satisfied they are as green as want them to be … Climate TorchIf you have an interest in the climate in even the slightest way - then this torch relay needs your… Yak_Chat started a topic 26 July 2008 ago Alternative power sourceOk...
So a pump that will 'suck' the water up the hill to a pump positioned by the house and then back down to a tap by the tank and one by the… Hi arthur,
Welcome to the forum.
I'm not sure if you are talking about standard bricks, but that seems a little high to me. A friend sent me this table the other… Passive houseGood link Windowexpert.
Particularly the therm and window caclulator program links.
Steve November 2009Dimmable fluros ... well, I lashed out and got one for our lounge. Trying to do the right thing.
It flickered like crazy! Simply would not… paddyAug 26, 2008 11:13 am Grey water suggestions please.We wanted greywater or at least to be ready for it. However builder said it was all too hard (expensive). Now after looking at the pipes that are ready to be covered in… sdabel replied 7 September 2008 ago And example of some really big eaves in action
I took these pics at 6:30am and 4pm, ie the time when the sun is low and can get to the sides of the building.
While… Indoor compostThanks for the answers and constructive feedback. I imagine I'll learn quite a lot from people's feedback which would be valuable information if I was to do this again (I… Energy Australia OfferBlacktown City council in Sydney is giving away 8 Free Energy Saving Light Globes to all rate payers. You have to sign a declaration commiting the carbon offset credits… Logical really.
Is masonry better than clay bricks?When you say effecient, do yoou mean thermaly effecient, construction time effecient or somethign else.
If talking about thermal effeciency, a… Lazy Eco? 6/7-Star Volume Building
Courtyard style homes may be the solution. Solar access is improved down the axis of the building. By landscaping around the courtyards… russell replied 11 November 2008 ago Compost bin questionsI have a square peice of wire mesh (1cm x 1cm holes) under my compost bins (2 of) to stop rats etc getting in as they are down the back away from the house and close to… mudmap replied 18 November 2008 ago Solar Power - First ImpressionsI have an Access database I am using for data collection, comparison and calculation it is in Office 2007 format. If anyone wants a copy… Change in NSW feed in tarrif 4 solar powerThanks Stonecutter, our problem is also related to the rebate. I wouldn't mind getting solar panels if we had the rebate, but since we don't, i'm a bit hesitant to get it now. Nav replied 28 November 2008 ago Passive solar = poor thermal comfort?
Didn;t kill it donuts - we were all just busy elswhere.
Russell, Have a look at older stykle houses ie 80 to 100 year old houses in your area and you will see what… Discounted Solar Panel InstallationsI'd be surprised if you got it down to that price (installed) now with the AUD chnages, as well as they buyer groups I've been involved and aware of needed to have it all… Questions...... not sure of the relevance of water bottles etc ...
.. but while we are on re-use, the most eco-friendly rubbish bag you could use would be a re-used shopping bag...… russell replied 10 December 2008 ago Stunning renovation of old cottageI know that this project cost lots because I've spoken to the architect and quizzed him on his design principles - but as an ideal renovation -… roof ventillation
I am guessing you mean directly to the outside, not into the roof space? As ventilating your ceiling into your hot roof space will have a… BASIX ratingsthanks guys, i will get into it as soon i a get a chance to ready through it properly. borg replied 15 January 2009 ago borgJan 15, 2009 11:49 am Rammed Earth TechniqueAah, I see there's heaps on stabilised earth too. The more I read about it the more I want to build like this too.
I have a plot in a beautiful little olive grove… AnnieK replied 25 February 2009 ago PV costsThose prices sound very unlikely. A 1kw system works out at approx $4000 after the rebate and in our region generates about 8kw per day - obviously less during winter -… Rain water tankMy builder just quoted a slimline 2500 litre tank connected to the wc for approx $3700.That's an outregous price!!!! I've paid $1400 for a…
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