Browse Forums Eco Living Re: Plumbing consultant / Hydraulic engineer recommendation 3May 27, 2020 12:15 pm 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Plumbing consultant / Hydraulic engineer recommendation 5May 27, 2020 5:42 pm A labour of love, much better than rushing such a unique project. Will you be starting a build thread? I will follow if you are, I love this type of build. Are you in wind zone B or C? 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Plumbing consultant / Hydraulic engineer recommendation 6May 27, 2020 8:44 pm Definitely a labour of love. Didn't realize that the decision to go unconventional would bring such challenges... We'll hopefully be starting soon, pending engineering, almost 3 yrs since the planning began... Essentially it will be an ICF (insulated concrete form) structure. One of the reasons why we chose ICF construction is that we're in a cyclonic area. Images of lightweight construction torn to pieces by cyclonic winds just worries me for our "forever house". Especially with climate change bringing extreme weather events more frequently. However, rather than the more conventional polystyrene formwork, we've decided on using Durisol (decelluarized wood chip / cement mix) formed into Besser-like blocks. Because ICFs are not common, and Durisol system even less so, it's been a challenge just to find a builder willing to take on the project. On top of this, we've even had issues with a local certifier not willing to issue building approval because there's no CodeMark on the Durisol product, as well as not accepting the Deem to Satisfy solution... Anyway, to answer Alex79's questions, we will have imported European (Internorm) triple glazed windows (Uw-0.76), under slab insulation, ERV system, heat pump HWS, battery ready solar system (waiting for Fronius Gen24+ hybrid inverters). You have to choose your energy assessor carefully. Some are better at manipulating the program to better reflect actual construction (especially in my situation where our product choice is not found in the drop down box). Will definitely try to start a building thread. However, it may be a very slow one... Re: Plumbing consultant / Hydraulic engineer recommendation 7Jan 18, 2021 9:56 pm Good luck supa007 with the build and definitely will be interested to see your build updates. I too am researching a high performance build and it is very challenging. I was wondering did you sort out your hot and cold water plumbing distribution? Did you go with a manifold distribution or ring main? Re: Plumbing consultant / Hydraulic engineer recommendation 8Jan 19, 2021 9:45 am For cold water, just normal branch distribution. For hot, I decided to go down ring main path as it seems more cost effective. I will however put in a water recirculator pump and have it under smart control (on demand as well as pre-set times) so it doesn’t act as a radiator all day long, all year round. 3 6413 The engineering is the engineering. It's irrelevant how much material you have. Unless it fits the requirements of your design the engineer can't "make"it work. You might… 7 9693 In my experience roof is essential element of the building envelope and hence a common property and should be covered by owners corporation however a detailed review of… 3 6172 |