Browse Forums Eco Living Re: Stunning renovation of old cottage 2Dec 10, 2008 1:48 pm Yak_Chat I 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 - check it out. http://www.energyarchitecture.com.au/media/21-ada-st-documentary/ Enjoy Steve Lots of useful ideas but I think the house is over-engineered for its purposes. Going from R 3.5 to R 6 insulation and also adding Protherm instead of normal Sisalation would only result in a marginal decrease in energy savings. Most of that thermal mass won't be in direct solar gain to be used effectively. There probably would be cheaper alternatives to earth-cooling tubes that would be just as effective. A person could spend a whole lot less with only a small sacrifice in performance and still have a comfortable home. Hi All New to the forum and looking for some advice, has anyone else renovated an old miners cottage in or around Ballarat and been able to identify the flooring? We… 0 8757 Hi all Am new to this forum. I want to get some ideas/info about how to manage an 80 year old factory restoration to convert to a residence. The factory floor is concrete… 0 6330 Hello Josh, This is Irving from PRIMA, we are a manufacturer of the staircase, railings, kitchen cabinets, windows, doors from China. If you have requirement to purchase… 0 5419 |