Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth

trixee · May 20, 2015 4:54 pm

The 2s are ahead of the 1s by 3 points at the moment! I think.

MnT · May 20, 2015 6:26 pm

I'd fill it with M&M's or better still Lindt balls ::lol::

trixee · May 20, 2015 6:36 pm

ardie514 · May 20, 2015 7:00 pm

Ohhh am I too late? I like 2 and 4 also. I prefer a simpler streamlined look, but I guess it's not my house

have decided making decisions for other people is more fun. I actually bought a few cheap light fittings today to replace a few of those builders fittings. Hoping to put in lots of fans but might start with a couple before going too fan crazy.

trixee · May 20, 2015 8:28 pm

ardie514

have decided making decisions for other people is more fun.

It's certainly a lot easier!

ardie514

I actually bought a few cheap light fittings today to replace a few of those builders fittings. Hoping to put in lots of fans but might start with a couple before going too fan crazy.

Wise move on both counts! How many fans are you thinking of putting in? We've gone for 3, if you include the alfresco. I'm settled on the alfresco fan but need to think about the inside ones a bit more. Which ones are you liking?

Hootie · May 20, 2015 9:46 pm

Loving your choice in the selection of the lights in the other areas...and the mood boards are really interesting!

trixee · May 20, 2015 10:19 pm

Thanks Hootie

trixee · May 24, 2015 6:40 pm

The final votes are as follows:

#1 - 6
#2 - 11
#3 - 2 (approx)
#4 - 7

#2 is the clear winner! I think I saw this fitting at Lightingales so will head down there next week and ask about it.

In other news, I've been neglecting my roof timber posting because it just kept going! But, it's finally done, they've finished the timbers, fascia, and eaves.

http://www.ecohomestyle.com.au/shiver-me-timbers/

Next week, gutters, and then roof!

There is an issue with the portico though, which I'll raise with the SS next week. We actually had a site meeting on Friday but I didn't notice this until today.

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I wanted the portico ceiling to be lined with glosswood to the very edge, but they've done some kind of weird boxing with the eaves beyond the pillars. Will have to discuss this, as I suspect that they don't want to line with wood to the edge due to weathering. But it's kind of key to the whole look. Original render done by architect:

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If I do have to compromise, does anyone have any suggestions on this?

bradster181 · May 25, 2015 4:05 pm

I'm sure they can pull down the section they have infilled once you review this with them.

trixee · May 25, 2015 5:53 pm

Thanks bradster. I was a bit worried but when I spoke to the SS today all he said was "no dramas". So that's nice!

MnT · May 25, 2015 8:56 pm

Phew, it would look so much better with the glosswood to the edge.

Does make you wonder, what were they thinking ::wornout::

trixee · May 26, 2015 12:03 am

I know! I thought it looked a bit weird...

Gutters tomorrow apparently!

BS12 · May 26, 2015 3:19 pm

Good choice with #2, was about to raise my vote but I see it's already sorted!

No clue about your portico problem but I do know that I can't wait to see it finished! Love this look, especially in entry passages and out the front!

Treeseachanger · May 26, 2015 5:39 pm

Going to be such a lovely feature...

trixee · May 26, 2015 5:45 pm

Thanks for the vote of confidence guys.

MalSannie · May 27, 2015 6:28 am

Those highlight windows are going to be amazing!

Gypsyhabitat · May 27, 2015 9:18 pm

Wow! It's moving along so fast! It only feels like a couple of weeks ago I was seeing your slab pics!

D_rail · May 28, 2015 12:08 am

Looking great Trixee. It's really starting to take shape. That entrance is going to be stunning!

Hootie · May 28, 2015 12:29 am

Oh I really like your entrance! Highlight windows too

Sheilzy · May 28, 2015 8:30 am

Looking good trixee. The gloss wood lined portico will look amazing. I don't recall seeing what you've selected for your front door. Is it on your blog?