Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 141Sep 05, 2014 4:49 am Sounds like fun  Would have loved to go for natural stone I just love it - beautiful and timeless - but I'm afraid our budget won't allow  I really like the look of one single big basin - but agree with you 2 taps otherwise it could just as well be normal size if 2 people can't use it together. Why can't we see the block here too it sounds like I'm missing out on quite a few 'tips'/ideas!Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 142Sep 05, 2014 5:02 am MalSannie - I watch The Block in Brazil. There are ways! But if you are not that dedicated, there are more than 20 photos of each room every week on their website, so you can see the rooms. http://www.housebythewater.wordpress.com From blank block to new home in Mandurah, Western Australia. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65564 Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 143Sep 05, 2014 5:16 am Oooo Interesting housebythewater - do you have to pay for the privilege?   03 Feb 2012 3,754 South west WA. Gold Member Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 145Sep 05, 2014 1:08 pm Trixee - this post must have been written for you... (not by me): "Marvellous Marble". http://somethinggorgeous.blogspot.com.b ... arble.html Some nice examples of what you were talking about in your post. Trees, unfortunately the videos on the block website are only viewable inside Australia. http://www.housebythewater.wordpress.com From blank block to new home in Mandurah, Western Australia. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65564 Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 146Sep 05, 2014 1:18 pm Thanks HBTW, I think that's what we will probably end up doing, drooling all over those lovely pictures and then settling for caesarstone!  The Block website is kind of annoying now, they seem to make you want to watch the videos and I find it hard to find the actual pictures now, wish they had a proper picture gallery. Still, they still have the supplier lists which are very handy. Interesting that they have the trades list too now. 26 Feb 2013 757 VIC Gold Member Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 148Sep 05, 2014 4:08 pm The marble sounds beautiful. Rebecca Judd has a website and blog called Rebecca Judd Loves and her marble island is exquisite. I think she did a splash too. I find subscribing to the Block on Pinterest allows you to get all of the pictures without wading through all the rubbish. They do push their shop pretty hard though. Glad you're feeling relaxed about your upcoming decisions. So exciting! Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 149Sep 05, 2014 4:42 pm Ooh, she does have some lovely marble there! I may have pinned a photo or two now Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 150Sep 06, 2014 12:31 am That marble looks so beautiful trixee.  I hope the quotes aren't too scary!03 Feb 2012 3,754 South west WA. Gold Member Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 151Sep 06, 2014 4:31 pm  housebythewaterTrixee - this post must have been written for you... (not by me): "Marvellous Marble". http://somethinggorgeous.blogspot.com.b ... arble.html Some nice examples of what you were talking about in your post. Trees, unfortunately the videos on the block website are only viewable inside Australia. Bummer. Didn't realise that. Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth - Flush thresholds 152Sep 07, 2014 12:01 pm We have flush thresholds specified to our external doors. The builder's drawings for the detail shows "Everhard recycled plastic spoon drain and grate". Does anyone else have a plastic grate specced? I'm worried it's going to look, well, like plastic, which may not be nice for areas such as the alfresco. 21 Jun 2013 1,772 WA Gold Member Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 153Sep 07, 2014 12:13 pm Sorry. I have no idea what any of that means:) but you've got me curious... 23 Jun 2011 53 SA Loyal Member Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 154Sep 07, 2014 12:31 pm Yeah I have a similar drain in my driveway. Wouldn't want it in my alfresco. Something like this maybe? Will be much more exxy of course. http://www.stormtech.com.au/ Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 155Sep 07, 2014 1:13 pm Thanks Bayview! Looks like they have a distributor in Perth, will check it out Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 156Sep 07, 2014 10:41 pm Trixee have you seen Dee and Darren's kitchen? Their marble island and splash are divine! http://www.jump-in.com.au/show/theblock/glasshouse/latest/week-6/gallery/in-pictures-darren-dee-kitchen/ Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 158Sep 08, 2014 1:32 am Haven't seen it yet, had a family do on so will catch up tomorrow. (Can't stand dee though!) Re: Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth 159Sep 08, 2014 2:16 am OK I couldn't resist taking a peek at the photos. The marble is gorgeous! Not sure about the style of the cabinets though, I like the glass but not the solid shaker style ones. Interesting that their island didn't have waterfall ends, however I don't think that detracts from the look at all, it looks fine. But the marble is indeed divine! I too have built to passivhaus standards and use the zehnder system to ventilate my home. I’m in Melbourne and can confirm that the Hrv core only conserves the energy… 40 15008 0 1036 We came across your post and it mirrors our situation. Have you progressed in the interim and would you have any advice for us? Thanks in advance! 40 23336 |
