tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51473613865291804052024-02-19T15:56:19.741+11:00Hill End EcohouseNew 6 STAR ENERGY-RATED
sustainable small lot house in inner BrisbaneSimon Boundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11186236734181378114noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-43740561165043800342012-03-22T09:50:00.006+11:002012-03-22T10:14:07.121+11:00New cabinetry and driveway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzkPCnOHTXa8nyQ6MfG2cJdUI1lNelLkzkkAXW1qPbNZQzKqP33qNLDLeKp7fY7XcDKVRO-NxRNhrLVOL73EIrMvAytRPZxPSNxr2wlankorrE98R2sLF5ps4mCwpO_tYsQKvexaXvfM/s1600/120321+009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzkPCnOHTXa8nyQ6MfG2cJdUI1lNelLkzkkAXW1qPbNZQzKqP33qNLDLeKp7fY7XcDKVRO-NxRNhrLVOL73EIrMvAytRPZxPSNxr2wlankorrE98R2sLF5ps4mCwpO_tYsQKvexaXvfM/s400/120321+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722488989979288370" border="0" /></a>The front fence has gone in, using recycled hardwood and galvanised steel. With a lively dog and a small boy, this makes the front yard more useable. The driveway, formerly permeable recycled concrete and brick gravel, has been replaced last week with concrete. The hard surface makes it easier for tricycles, bicycles and balls.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuk2qOVry3P834NYua_Swv1ovzSyWWkFeefHxURbiIAHXcFK5-SukhQZ6Um-LMEEDIwOmuaXwla4Zz28s3GT7FMWjrn-3ZJanW_brmQw8bNFUzyAAgodCRVKTYPbLaIpjIBxZx5o7BUFw/s1600/120321+006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuk2qOVry3P834NYua_Swv1ovzSyWWkFeefHxURbiIAHXcFK5-SukhQZ6Um-LMEEDIwOmuaXwla4Zz28s3GT7FMWjrn-3ZJanW_brmQw8bNFUzyAAgodCRVKTYPbLaIpjIBxZx5o7BUFw/s400/120321+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722487791138327458" border="0" /></a>New cabinetry where originally intended in the Living Room<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDai2cJ0oUU3_b_hPHEoNBlLeflKXQvoAUWQ7PtxDzvDxtXjpAmwhNjqUMGl36Pow5IoXMgivuxLFSykGpXw09d5WR9A_5iT2kI1TLwwenOWLBP6fE2qLgMAAMUn0urZwfkaqT5fMWFE/s1600/120321+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDai2cJ0oUU3_b_hPHEoNBlLeflKXQvoAUWQ7PtxDzvDxtXjpAmwhNjqUMGl36Pow5IoXMgivuxLFSykGpXw09d5WR9A_5iT2kI1TLwwenOWLBP6fE2qLgMAAMUn0urZwfkaqT5fMWFE/s400/120321+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722487407810752946" border="0" /></a>New Dining Room cabinetry in clear hoop pine ply.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRLpr44brg1pac2efWqozaKlnKxsivxiZXkoRqLpQNbiHVrVj_Mh0WW0tl17j4CA4BLITG5RQLVkqIVhyphenhyphenVu-0Ie3Wnvv5ng_nQ603YD0YR0OSsKl_pl3U6kH-6p-c0iiq39ktAWfdsqg/s1600/120321+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjRLpr44brg1pac2efWqozaKlnKxsivxiZXkoRqLpQNbiHVrVj_Mh0WW0tl17j4CA4BLITG5RQLVkqIVhyphenhyphenVu-0Ie3Wnvv5ng_nQ603YD0YR0OSsKl_pl3U6kH-6p-c0iiq39ktAWfdsqg/s400/120321+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722487083383031826" border="0" /></a>New sideboard to Kitchen breezeway with detailing to match kitchen - clear and stained hoop pine plywood.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGnTT16q1uYZzblEeausb2NZKrzASmR9XR9UcjbHeBjZW4jrkCva6B0KtGo4aTu4LUv6ktL0OOkL__zyg3U1NrcK7B4a37-yw1HPeioQPtiEMT2O-sKY4C4LilcrLX-wPsGXE2Vtvfag/s1600/120321+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGnTT16q1uYZzblEeausb2NZKrzASmR9XR9UcjbHeBjZW4jrkCva6B0KtGo4aTu4LUv6ktL0OOkL__zyg3U1NrcK7B4a37-yw1HPeioQPtiEMT2O-sKY4C4LilcrLX-wPsGXE2Vtvfag/s400/120321+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722492279164213106" border="0" /></a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-28197503165500909682012-02-22T12:31:00.031+11:002012-03-22T10:15:45.242+11:00Summertime in the ecohouse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilePGWbsMBr6VEVV4mDlChVympPfUtr_YBAGrmwC2JS8nYdihFB1GxRNAp2mi1OLciuaQj7z9ojg6tjGuxn7ExcN9johW5pgmCUjAeVX67rkINDLycFGcWNPQwZ57DrYOi7XtWxUQsgYA/s1600/111019+031.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilePGWbsMBr6VEVV4mDlChVympPfUtr_YBAGrmwC2JS8nYdihFB1GxRNAp2mi1OLciuaQj7z9ojg6tjGuxn7ExcN9johW5pgmCUjAeVX67rkINDLycFGcWNPQwZ57DrYOi7XtWxUQsgYA/s400/111019+031.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711769528901201778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The house has passed the test in summer, without airconditioning, thanks to cool breezes and thermal mass. Mosquitos and other blood-suckers which share the riverfront site with its human residents have driven the need for insect screening.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuecCU9SSB7gmXopsXBu3Alh17FfK9h4VhBp2RtgPRnMZl_mq_wTDNDXBQ3tZLElpTrEtTt23UpHaKL3UcErskc5LrHNqLNInkJqX5iVt9HLHO-JkGLmxoj4IcAP6cmwpXHzsgdyqWgU/s1600/111019+022.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuecCU9SSB7gmXopsXBu3Alh17FfK9h4VhBp2RtgPRnMZl_mq_wTDNDXBQ3tZLElpTrEtTt23UpHaKL3UcErskc5LrHNqLNInkJqX5iVt9HLHO-JkGLmxoj4IcAP6cmwpXHzsgdyqWgU/s320/111019+022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711768937392031858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishyphenhyphenlK4CV3zaAWq-DeR8v_GbMuq25H0eKDJ5vhWgUK9VwWjybYpcRJDMtPBUMObulM0ESOJvr0Gfkz7YuCD7eXwHHk8hSZsBiuuSgS20MBG3GOh5_rBmqTt9_fG3AX73rhP8mwhZITLgw/s1600/111019+019.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishyphenhyphenlK4CV3zaAWq-DeR8v_GbMuq25H0eKDJ5vhWgUK9VwWjybYpcRJDMtPBUMObulM0ESOJvr0Gfkz7YuCD7eXwHHk8hSZsBiuuSgS20MBG3GOh5_rBmqTt9_fG3AX73rhP8mwhZITLgw/s320/111019+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711771214211270098" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAOmGQ-3ysN7gbuuiFM2aH6yDye_ltFqbb19gZcZ8Y7I1CT8a9pWmJK-ZyKpxHQOLKuYpHrmFL6BWy4DcJqsms1kdJFa2YWTHME65wJ9CwzJLQg_stVPNKtylZSK6BJBP_OkGAeeFT03c/s1600/111019+021.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAOmGQ-3ysN7gbuuiFM2aH6yDye_ltFqbb19gZcZ8Y7I1CT8a9pWmJK-ZyKpxHQOLKuYpHrmFL6BWy4DcJqsms1kdJFa2YWTHME65wJ9CwzJLQg_stVPNKtylZSK6BJBP_OkGAeeFT03c/s320/111019+021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711774060939362130" border="0" /></a>A new, enhanced landscape plan is underway and the recycled (concrete and brick) gravel driveway at the front of the house will be replaced with a hard surface so that the youngest resident has somewhere to ride his bike and throw a ball.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVC7EIWijrIZJB4zNDZogxspXfNEvQg9Z0PVC_JdotB-_g2djuC4Uu81Vc2Ew4cHH8f2X4FR6VBxW-MiQGw8aN6bXgtfyYMw-PXh_gNkjToZhTqDqpBN1XtsaP7Hm-pvuKltFav5DrGw/s1600/111019+026.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVC7EIWijrIZJB4zNDZogxspXfNEvQg9Z0PVC_JdotB-_g2djuC4Uu81Vc2Ew4cHH8f2X4FR6VBxW-MiQGw8aN6bXgtfyYMw-PXh_gNkjToZhTqDqpBN1XtsaP7Hm-pvuKltFav5DrGw/s320/111019+026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711769166156063458" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuecCU9SSB7gmXopsXBu3Alh17FfK9h4VhBp2RtgPRnMZl_mq_wTDNDXBQ3tZLElpTrEtTt23UpHaKL3UcErskc5LrHNqLNInkJqX5iVt9HLHO-JkGLmxoj4IcAP6cmwpXHzsgdyqWgU/s1600/111019+022.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_DVPBfM382aMakPIqry4uw9wYWqrfpf-Invpwrnrp181uSPod3bFo6DQm47TUrwYKM2A4OCag_9evI1W9P5eJQ_RBAb-5A9wenmfnG269MkuyBRf1y2y-VU9nJu7Y7m7l4_WaSIbE00/s1600/111019+024.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_DVPBfM382aMakPIqry4uw9wYWqrfpf-Invpwrnrp181uSPod3bFo6DQm47TUrwYKM2A4OCag_9evI1W9P5eJQ_RBAb-5A9wenmfnG269MkuyBRf1y2y-VU9nJu7Y7m7l4_WaSIbE00/s320/111019+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711769018916943682" border="0" /></a>Additional storage is being added - a necessity for a full, family house.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEywLsEjhpIyh4ewD2iwQl0r4MsRZKiZW3pUOD7tt5DqZWSA-JShusvN4GBuI0NW394wxrPpCWQ-P_iHe94iskLERXSwgeagbuE81mcNuVESfuaNJnfBtj_0t0VdlJdNJP2OKCPTAO3oM/s1600/111019+029.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEywLsEjhpIyh4ewD2iwQl0r4MsRZKiZW3pUOD7tt5DqZWSA-JShusvN4GBuI0NW394wxrPpCWQ-P_iHe94iskLERXSwgeagbuE81mcNuVESfuaNJnfBtj_0t0VdlJdNJP2OKCPTAO3oM/s320/111019+029.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711769288088573714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The river level subterranean Media Room has become a weekend home for a friend who works out of town. The lower level was designed so it could operate as a separate dwelling as needed.<br />The slot of sunlight from the Dining Room above and the corner window provide sufficient daylight - so much so that the ceiling slot is covered for morning sleep ins.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnO3YWpEN87PeIjQQWdP-iE-lWs-CLK3yldY6w4q0g3sXTrmmL_qbV7PPMqfN5Yd7G1jtGLIc90CbqijcErfZatDX8uSgqclA533vaVKtAHowLo2nS96JlnjgEx0n1n2HkFgz6GNLoCk/s1600/111019+035.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnO3YWpEN87PeIjQQWdP-iE-lWs-CLK3yldY6w4q0g3sXTrmmL_qbV7PPMqfN5Yd7G1jtGLIc90CbqijcErfZatDX8uSgqclA533vaVKtAHowLo2nS96JlnjgEx0n1n2HkFgz6GNLoCk/s400/111019+035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711769373727715874" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEywLsEjhpIyh4ewD2iwQl0r4MsRZKiZW3pUOD7tt5DqZWSA-JShusvN4GBuI0NW394wxrPpCWQ-P_iHe94iskLERXSwgeagbuE81mcNuVESfuaNJnfBtj_0t0VdlJdNJP2OKCPTAO3oM/s1600/111019+029.jpg"></a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-11019027454915513492011-08-02T15:11:00.012+10:002011-08-02T15:30:29.104+10:00Mid winter visit<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PTn-ZKIANOiSmxQ0hyYHqJiV1DE_OtqHRK0KyvpJSBvWsxYvEmcLef6y_IY8FSwJaMnEb9yGDKrG4VknthiepsM8aJaaSGLv3e9c3TO3Y2bVVdqArRBYy7fMO4dac3Lp13pa4HpFGl0/s1600/1100.60+020+sml.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 372px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636125028771840786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PTn-ZKIANOiSmxQ0hyYHqJiV1DE_OtqHRK0KyvpJSBvWsxYvEmcLef6y_IY8FSwJaMnEb9yGDKrG4VknthiepsM8aJaaSGLv3e9c3TO3Y2bVVdqArRBYy7fMO4dac3Lp13pa4HpFGl0/s400/1100.60+020+sml.jpg" /></a> Courtyard and Dining room<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636124974741009554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjzm6HUpNfLEJBAbsa6d4ApA16dGyAeV9BtgFjh6KtIOqWC597t1LJtGH222qhwNTtV9gOw-Px7GLjd8JT9_xlMkbfkhNo110tbxK9dpNrIJfFCEgPSUtTmsbCMZGUKRwLg9MgDZqXRmk/s400/1100.60+016+small.jpg" />Glass slot to lower Media Room filled with sunshine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5U0q4mscwHe-e_fwLD9DKMSGzgx3p6lN5CmBqCCeCAfBKTf60kV4ayUwWgqDz9uYs26CVlLgMWT_QQZWfNcp-y0_EJ64mQ2PT3uZtTHlu8ed5L-vOu6POeULFUeCJ-UgHKEEepwDvLXg/s1600/1100.60+015+sml.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636124903558725986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5U0q4mscwHe-e_fwLD9DKMSGzgx3p6lN5CmBqCCeCAfBKTf60kV4ayUwWgqDz9uYs26CVlLgMWT_QQZWfNcp-y0_EJ64mQ2PT3uZtTHlu8ed5L-vOu6POeULFUeCJ-UgHKEEepwDvLXg/s400/1100.60+015+sml.jpg" /></a> Dining/Play room<br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHZuSXdLZ0q6TqgR9Vzn4zgOHwW2dqPNpXPejmxiRCo2vw-oe2MVbLg2Bxp1cb0e6oHBXaPj76Uw5Ebobz3bWms4UPLp883wpsiSyKYwxOUjPj_FsjT3-f9VlLnAkbuVlptGwGyeyDso/s1600/1100.60+014+sml.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636124848125290770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHZuSXdLZ0q6TqgR9Vzn4zgOHwW2dqPNpXPejmxiRCo2vw-oe2MVbLg2Bxp1cb0e6oHBXaPj76Uw5Ebobz3bWms4UPLp883wpsiSyKYwxOUjPj_FsjT3-f9VlLnAkbuVlptGwGyeyDso/s400/1100.60+014+sml.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBe0RHMV-wX-26Zx5r_gMR2JslMDbqmMEciyBJhd9ps7ML_DlIgCa21ULfRoAbaZa-l-FvFNnhu50_fByWOYccorE3o8aRVqN2YdAhSmAKWfr-jucF-LZuOEIjEXRj42Q0AOfYhIDjQlE/s1600/1100.60+013+sml.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636124775134465666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBe0RHMV-wX-26Zx5r_gMR2JslMDbqmMEciyBJhd9ps7ML_DlIgCa21ULfRoAbaZa-l-FvFNnhu50_fByWOYccorE3o8aRVqN2YdAhSmAKWfr-jucF-LZuOEIjEXRj42Q0AOfYhIDjQlE/s400/1100.60+013+sml.jpg" /></a> It's been some time since the last visit to the ecohouse. The bananas by the pool are now huge, as are the bamboo-type grasses across the fence. The house has taken on a personalised feel now with family bits and pieces and an eclectic mix of furniture. The youngest member seems to have taken over the best places: the sunny courtyard and sun-filled dining room.<br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636124717843426818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKiEcNv891oGDi9kqc7EEadkZvE6lQWI6LbyDVWkrOWkpq0-eeKK73cl0uQ2cHR96yBzmXwIiutSvS5y0CHcc_3xposOACFwY4SzmvXBR3WmH7hxePSJSDEzv0-lI_nz16baUWeqwBSlw/s400/1100.60+012+sml.jpg" />The garden is awaiting its new-improved makeover to reduce maintenance for the residents. After that, we hope use of the greywater and rainwater will be highly used. With all of the technology in the house, hiccoughs do occur. It seems that one of the water switching devices has failed as the house has been drawing on town water rather than the full rainwater tanks recently - soon to be fixed.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>The subterranean "Media Room" has become a very tranquil bedroom with warming sunshine spilling in through the glass ceiling slot.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636124654890913922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMcR2AooJFZTPw4UlZ-0ksg3iKiYNoY1p0X7SQbOxEedM4W7MAsi9RFkvwtiTfYT4-n6Pe7mW_ca-rV-y5VtNSMNOe5jTb3s0eljiFQ_UiIxLKxzS_Iqq6y-tL7NHCS4Fm5dD27ridJM/s400/1100.60+008+sml.jpg" /> Post-occupancy analysis of energy use has shown that with a family of 5, energy consumption is higher than originally estimated and exceeds the daily energy generated by the solar panels. However, with the paperwork finally sorted out with the energy supplier, the owners should now be earning money from their solar panels during the daytime. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-76423867726266339982011-01-18T14:32:00.007+11:002011-08-24T09:32:01.805+10:00Flood photosThe floodwaters are well documented in the aerial shots on <a href="http://www.nearmap.com/?ll=-27.489476,153.00601&z=19&t=k&nmd=20110113">Nearmap </a>.
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<br />Here are some other photos from the owners at the height of the flood and soon after....
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPx736xJdmL70H0BAHashpiV9PIRd1PTHy1feViyzkOALT-bXYLqqaa9w1bXeHlCk46HzwO2Q3wTfXTUdzviRc6wY-crEHhRBWXQZfoW__kkup-UWc5Pj6kMSGIV0QiuCKyhmU_VPIEyM/s1600/IMG_0213.jpeg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563366411849694834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPx736xJdmL70H0BAHashpiV9PIRd1PTHy1feViyzkOALT-bXYLqqaa9w1bXeHlCk46HzwO2Q3wTfXTUdzviRc6wY-crEHhRBWXQZfoW__kkup-UWc5Pj6kMSGIV0QiuCKyhmU_VPIEyM/s400/IMG_0213.jpeg" /></a>Brisbane River water slowly clouding up clean pool
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkVKvmut9QH1Snn86avGWacaROAF24bpr1Aour2xMjC-WexTex7rNorzabtUnaTQwu_hXSSxNHH6DfYxDqOK6E2iKzaAjDaHn66XEnC1V3Sza1GGRQTVRMrH2no4lcyB-ezOjsLLLySM/s1600/IMG_0216.jpeg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563366511199236450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkVKvmut9QH1Snn86avGWacaROAF24bpr1Aour2xMjC-WexTex7rNorzabtUnaTQwu_hXSSxNHH6DfYxDqOK6E2iKzaAjDaHn66XEnC1V3Sza1GGRQTVRMrH2no4lcyB-ezOjsLLLySM/s400/IMG_0216.jpeg" /></a>View from terrace out past pool to river
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArpUHr_C8i1dtO0WVaM7CUeDZlJD02YkshVLnKycl7-PkR_1XzbtEl5mU1Z3G8Oe96JhHDla9GbGLrWKYybdFnmlGyI6HeG3saMto7o9uv1AAt2Ra-lGZ6F3_vUqoWDTExXSHJtbhyTU/s1600/IMG_0221.jpeg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563366566322582994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArpUHr_C8i1dtO0WVaM7CUeDZlJD02YkshVLnKycl7-PkR_1XzbtEl5mU1Z3G8Oe96JhHDla9GbGLrWKYybdFnmlGyI6HeG3saMto7o9uv1AAt2Ra-lGZ6F3_vUqoWDTExXSHJtbhyTU/s320/IMG_0221.jpeg" /></a>Door to lower hallway, protected with ply, plastic and sandbags
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkEF87T62tnkqNCTqhTGX_ZH2Xr9ACvo1KJAXkZrITG14CF_qH9qb1hamGv8bQ8l0ZfxuWLmZbcC7r9N02iZ2FwPhZPMT6MK0w3er30u7-PjNsiex-7dhmmev092idn8e4-9iwsBjtn1k/s1600/IMG_0222.jpeg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563366710073896690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkEF87T62tnkqNCTqhTGX_ZH2Xr9ACvo1KJAXkZrITG14CF_qH9qb1hamGv8bQ8l0ZfxuWLmZbcC7r9N02iZ2FwPhZPMT6MK0w3er30u7-PjNsiex-7dhmmev092idn8e4-9iwsBjtn1k/s320/IMG_0222.jpeg" /></a>Protection to lower bedroom door and window
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4w-jf0kZocH7QPaGENfBASA4BpTFFmG0DGIfQNH-rdQm3qibAe26nGNW0GoHLGUCYZ_owgB7CSxiKwiQLoeEN9EuVMNmkcEhpvck55KqUHaBcJ88iASchKSZ4p69V58P0L26rKGSP5aY/s1600/IMG_0229.jpeg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563366764732907442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4w-jf0kZocH7QPaGENfBASA4BpTFFmG0DGIfQNH-rdQm3qibAe26nGNW0GoHLGUCYZ_owgB7CSxiKwiQLoeEN9EuVMNmkcEhpvck55KqUHaBcJ88iASchKSZ4p69V58P0L26rKGSP5aY/s320/IMG_0229.jpeg" /></a>Lower bedroom from hallway
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<br /><p style="COLOR: rgb(255,255,255)" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:#99ffff;">Many have asked how the house survived so well in the floods. The lower floor was always designed with the assumption that flooding would occur at some point. Here are some of the design considerations which assisted:</span></p>
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<br /><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:navy;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;"><span style="color:#99ffff;">There was no built-in furniture downstairs (most vulnerable to flood damage).<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span></span></span></li>
<br /><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:navy;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;"><span style="color:#99ffff;">Most walls are of rendered blockwork with cement render and limewash finish which is extremely durable and when cleaned down as the waters subsided was virtually unmarked.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span></span></span></li>
<br /><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:navy;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:#99ffff;">The small amount of lightweight walls (only 2 in this level) had recycled hardwood framing (very dimensionally stable) and was sheeted in Powerscape which is a highly water resistant plasterboard alternative (and very high recycled content).<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Paint finish to these walls was water-based acrylic which cleaned down easily – only minor damage was where water got under the enclosed stair and its pressure caused one small corner of the paintwork to lift off. </span></li>
<br /><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:navy;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;"><span style="color:#99ffff;">The internal doors were veneered solid core doors and on one of the doors, the ply started to delaminate, though this damage is far less than would have occurred if the doors had been typical hollow core construction with a cardboard core and mdf outer.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span></span></span></li>
<br /><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:navy;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;"><span style="color:#99ffff;">The stair was solid timber so would have swelled with moisture but has dried out now.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span></span></span></li>
<br /><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:navy;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:#99ffff;">Floors are all of polished concrete so very easy to clean</span></li></ul>
<br />Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-946681043227611002011-01-15T09:44:00.012+11:002011-01-15T10:19:56.188+11:00Floods and Mud<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ukduNVddJo4QFGPEmmEhztISQE1JFZ-3ixkWuQUPOs0HHv7Tl5x-TO-rTPHmNS-o0U3fsglFFFM-I0wsAh-Z8McVy7zl_dRAKfsqKlac8ChKTc5IoaZDHKqK4ug17p-0F4CRBSk6mXQ/s1600/IMG_8333_1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ukduNVddJo4QFGPEmmEhztISQE1JFZ-3ixkWuQUPOs0HHv7Tl5x-TO-rTPHmNS-o0U3fsglFFFM-I0wsAh-Z8McVy7zl_dRAKfsqKlac8ChKTc5IoaZDHKqK4ug17p-0F4CRBSk6mXQ/s320/IMG_8333_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562179965794178722" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">High water mark on blockwork</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgexWKwReho5laCRUpM8UkDbCHCsUJDcMxYTYWFUPzDiXa8TXkQlbNhRWdyt71m9Rbzav61S0-Z8oTzmmsJvq1V0VFXtOYr4PIy9sLJcHgNjlmGgAz9JbCZfTRZXQSRL-1cEH0YzWX68/s1600/IMG_8324_1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgexWKwReho5laCRUpM8UkDbCHCsUJDcMxYTYWFUPzDiXa8TXkQlbNhRWdyt71m9Rbzav61S0-Z8oTzmmsJvq1V0VFXtOYr4PIy9sLJcHgNjlmGgAz9JbCZfTRZXQSRL-1cEH0YzWX68/s320/IMG_8324_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562183049200688626" border="0" /></a>Brisbane has just gone through the worst flood since 1974 and the ecohouse being on the river, had front row seats. Fortunately it survived the flood well, despite the waters coming inside half a metre up the walls on the river level. The owners cleaned as the waters subsided and apart from a damp base and slightly swollen timber doors, it looks relatively unscathed.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBo-5CpJndUBDbbuZCoRIFItp8DYCKHlLVW3KxpJ6EQkEjQsLH1yWRzjfWxRT0RMujFOPgDCSSKl8KDd4AfNSHkzbQdDnpYlirrC7beh16bpswy4UjHuTypVlDYkz3QWBvfzEF68C7Lhc/s1600/IMG_8336_1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBo-5CpJndUBDbbuZCoRIFItp8DYCKHlLVW3KxpJ6EQkEjQsLH1yWRzjfWxRT0RMujFOPgDCSSKl8KDd4AfNSHkzbQdDnpYlirrC7beh16bpswy4UjHuTypVlDYkz3QWBvfzEF68C7Lhc/s320/IMG_8336_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562180452368077106" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Necessary safety gear</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Knowing that the future was likely to hold many extreme weather events and sea level rising, we selected materials for the ground floor which could survive inundatation. I was pleased to see that they did surprisingly well. The Powerscape wall sheeting was completely intact. Only the paint in two places seemed bubbled (water in understair storage coming from behind the paint) and some taping to a joint. Wall cavities may be a different matter, if water got into wiring but cosmetically, the river level spaces and terrace looked good. The limewash finish looks like it survived the grime and hose down relatively unblemished.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_327PbfIpqmzI5r_ig6j67lD16mR2JSRUVHgng7Ob9t_op1Fuddg4j0lbFEbCLu0ZlQiG1hnJ6fXulOEaRuUBLRgao1KtN034f7AkRqQjK7jT-1oKV9djnzHPhSKoMZc8emVWFCsQ0f8/s1600/IMG_8329_1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_327PbfIpqmzI5r_ig6j67lD16mR2JSRUVHgng7Ob9t_op1Fuddg4j0lbFEbCLu0ZlQiG1hnJ6fXulOEaRuUBLRgao1KtN034f7AkRqQjK7jT-1oKV9djnzHPhSKoMZc8emVWFCsQ0f8/s320/IMG_8329_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562182091577283522" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Paint lifted from pressure behind in store room.</span><br /></span></div>The world's best ecopool changed colour slowly during the floods from clear green through cloudy blending to Brisbane River brown. Lots of wildlife appeared as the waters rose: two snakes, many spiders moved indoors and the bush turkey chicks have become familiar with the living room. Unfortunately as the house has no power, the rainwater and treated greywater cannot be accessed, despite the solar panels (a battery bank needs to be added) but the owners have clean townwater and gas for cooking.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOUd0HkZL771rzUugSSg8Cy1bVs77bFRM-rxw8FKvHCpSgQWfmbTvus0kiHur9cNe8g3b6xqmhsuBWZxuI6GRthT4NqWAYu4vFiUj6Oh_PzP_Ji9ZBae837kGMSD22qZMiVZfYTK7jw4/s1600/IMG_8319_1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOUd0HkZL771rzUugSSg8Cy1bVs77bFRM-rxw8FKvHCpSgQWfmbTvus0kiHur9cNe8g3b6xqmhsuBWZxuI6GRthT4NqWAYu4vFiUj6Oh_PzP_Ji9ZBae837kGMSD22qZMiVZfYTK7jw4/s320/IMG_8319_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562178848474387394" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivkfru5B0VsFSVfINSU1u0_oLy0wBow7W2pf2dMgwJZWby_kWubFrh_k8ge30eHu0k1Zw9tmrROHm_YAkssR24mM7UphwMfOPpNAg2xCS9DFo2DhhRmR6wdEAPDqdUGZT2odWKQxLzroY/s1600/IMG_8322_1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivkfru5B0VsFSVfINSU1u0_oLy0wBow7W2pf2dMgwJZWby_kWubFrh_k8ge30eHu0k1Zw9tmrROHm_YAkssR24mM7UphwMfOPpNAg2xCS9DFo2DhhRmR6wdEAPDqdUGZT2odWKQxLzroY/s320/IMG_8322_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562179753703018082" border="0" /></a><br />For more flood photos, see my picassa <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/EmtheScragg/BrisbaneFloods2011#">photo site</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPteCBTEJ1QCTTCi5kAi8IhJPvHI8EpdUS0MQ1v9oJEagrH85s_O3u1MwZPeP1y5G03rh9SaYTplI7d670W6uE8Qc_X1pX5QErTFTQQ0-fZFg8lYtiBL3ZLWJIFd457Clgw47vNzOP19E/s1600/IMG_8341_1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPteCBTEJ1QCTTCi5kAi8IhJPvHI8EpdUS0MQ1v9oJEagrH85s_O3u1MwZPeP1y5G03rh9SaYTplI7d670W6uE8Qc_X1pX5QErTFTQQ0-fZFg8lYtiBL3ZLWJIFd457Clgw47vNzOP19E/s320/IMG_8341_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562182417828990866" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Plants are growing crazily with the huge rain and new desposits of silt.</span></span><br /></div>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-15912263146173148782010-11-08T18:05:00.008+11:002010-11-10T18:31:45.815+11:00Best eco swimming pool in the world<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspD_6fv1XYhmMGSYeI4Sq9qfetQ0FQMaSMA0fvRgDUnCbH_1mjmotosJkNxjc6lPMSgL2enAxMYHu7APnl-IVrePCt6ct2HQMQYo7tdA5W9mKRG8EraQFLDvn4x6NFZ-m50E_BErSgyI/s1600/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House-25_low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspD_6fv1XYhmMGSYeI4Sq9qfetQ0FQMaSMA0fvRgDUnCbH_1mjmotosJkNxjc6lPMSgL2enAxMYHu7APnl-IVrePCt6ct2HQMQYo7tdA5W9mKRG8EraQFLDvn4x6NFZ-m50E_BErSgyI/s320/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House-25_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537075489381495314" border="0" /></a>The modest swimming pool at the ecohouse has just won gold in the international swimming pool awards in Las Vegas for pool builder and designer, Stuart Bevan, of <a href="http://www.stuartbevanpools.com.au/main/page_home.html">Stuart Bevan Pools Pty Ltd</a>. He was awarded the top prize for Residential Pools - Green Applications from GAVA (Global Arkitecture Visionary Awards).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0WEcDvV2qIAepfjd59x8RH9yPXYFic8G0NTuEh9mAOrMrCmLhOio74583uHDVQwaIAbsbjEi3hMsyKP6BNUqXRXrVyfYlo5lgqPXVtLFVd8IUMXpHH9vRzQXczdGnxOJiwYtW8stTag/s1600/gava_winner_stuart_bevan.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0WEcDvV2qIAepfjd59x8RH9yPXYFic8G0NTuEh9mAOrMrCmLhOio74583uHDVQwaIAbsbjEi3hMsyKP6BNUqXRXrVyfYlo5lgqPXVtLFVd8IUMXpHH9vRzQXczdGnxOJiwYtW8stTag/s400/gava_winner_stuart_bevan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537073466750536962" border="0" /></a>The plunge pool is minimal in size due to site constraints (riparian zone at river bank and narrow block) and environmental considerations. It uses an efficient pump/filter system.<span style=""> </span>With galvanised reinforcing and a thicker than normal concrete shell using recycled additives of fly ash and reactive magnesium, the pool is built for durability.<span style=""> </span>It is finished internally with a pebble coating of local stone (minimal transport costs) which is long-lasting and easy to clean. At night, the pool is lit with locally-made LED lights.<p class="MsoNormal">The 15,000L (approx) pool is filled and topped up with rainwater and a flexible and moveable outlet hose allows flexible distribution of waste water over the garden area.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7M0egaLbQOuo1AqUChaHqYnBHBRghIhWEvHhif9hcRZG0sMu98V2xUeiK1YymFPpFija0OeSLLJ51fZE3tAZzqh6rnRdkcub8repgBdQKZyglQEJUZWJCGjhplQT9TOU89jv2EbFrC8s/s1600/IMG_5070_pool+crop+SML.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7M0egaLbQOuo1AqUChaHqYnBHBRghIhWEvHhif9hcRZG0sMu98V2xUeiK1YymFPpFija0OeSLLJ51fZE3tAZzqh6rnRdkcub8repgBdQKZyglQEJUZWJCGjhplQT9TOU89jv2EbFrC8s/s200/IMG_5070_pool+crop+SML.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537077158055597970" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYSc075FuG63U79ZgvT2CMYigTFtGgLvltOYMAyjahyphenhyphenBtKucC_ectKzECnq17nkCUrNwWzddmtnjLH6vf6jUOEYtS2tzVySY3wnFMjB8LZvYnX2r6t1-xNt4o5cczVAJe2IQ3R1hoa4U/s1600/1010+067_pool.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYSc075FuG63U79ZgvT2CMYigTFtGgLvltOYMAyjahyphenhyphenBtKucC_ectKzECnq17nkCUrNwWzddmtnjLH6vf6jUOEYtS2tzVySY3wnFMjB8LZvYnX2r6t1-xNt4o5cczVAJe2IQ3R1hoa4U/s200/1010+067_pool.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537077016148326178" border="0" /></a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-39365912809878731012010-10-21T11:09:00.010+11:002010-11-22T10:59:54.955+11:00Home sweet home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfuvV2gf_BMuOXQBe-czT-t2AkQFZzJ43vFYTGy_U06L6PGjJ1dyeVJ9fQAv_NuW1pZDcruCPNjvtyf2WFMzGTBJ6_UmXWONVy4qIxuKU7zlpg5TQm9HXR5r9YT65Qj3Ryny87Dctepe4/s1600/1010+059_front+.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfuvV2gf_BMuOXQBe-czT-t2AkQFZzJ43vFYTGy_U06L6PGjJ1dyeVJ9fQAv_NuW1pZDcruCPNjvtyf2WFMzGTBJ6_UmXWONVy4qIxuKU7zlpg5TQm9HXR5r9YT65Qj3Ryny87Dctepe4/s400/1010+059_front+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530313435952426034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifF6Rcg7kcvBAoITtTrkLcXOJAKw5S8LMXm1MAieiy5HP546IQqmUT576WfUWRcMlvw6uq2BUYpbqPNP-C6_i9FXBdvnm_2zhL1FTiyUZ55OJpLJ5dKSXUusnXQAzmNv96BtBDL9_grVA/s1600/1010+068_rear+view.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifF6Rcg7kcvBAoITtTrkLcXOJAKw5S8LMXm1MAieiy5HP546IQqmUT576WfUWRcMlvw6uq2BUYpbqPNP-C6_i9FXBdvnm_2zhL1FTiyUZ55OJpLJ5dKSXUusnXQAzmNv96BtBDL9_grVA/s320/1010+068_rear+view.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530303659505871922" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZi7VCESRcQcGXi0iMl77wWSiI_RflZLzIaW9sMfZ_NL6ecRFuel1J9I6uJ4bd0GKkOKYu3NiSOHGkyGevR6Tx0XkF7kob7QRvbWWErrFvyzb4nVuV6Dm178mffGqmqyV5n-I-1c9H-Bw/s1600/1010+059_front+.jpg"><br /></a>The new residents are settling into the house, adjusting to the change from a grand old Queensland to a sleek new home, and finding places for their belongings. Some technology glitches are being ironed out but the garden has been well watered with all the recent rain, the tanks are full and the owners are enjoying their new space.<br /><br />The front garden's strawberries which fruited at completion of construction are fruiting again, much to the delight of the local bush turkeys and the owners' son.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsULZBfrOgc0Ay-6r1PRI7g493VBvN_fv_00koh1PRTw55Al6zoqZiMSMzEfjxFeXWxrX4ScfHwQk9FzJntp7nGM6lZumb7gun7HOmQoMhHSlHPVP3yY2zRd6kw5sncCYuxotF_uukZM/s1600/1010+062_mower+boy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsULZBfrOgc0Ay-6r1PRI7g493VBvN_fv_00koh1PRTw55Al6zoqZiMSMzEfjxFeXWxrX4ScfHwQk9FzJntp7nGM6lZumb7gun7HOmQoMhHSlHPVP3yY2zRd6kw5sncCYuxotF_uukZM/s320/1010+062_mower+boy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530318777760912306" border="0" /></a>The water tank beneath the courtyard is full and ready to be used on the garden and pool when the weather dries up.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqCcT2Ag7963IaJTSK7_NAczR85vEGAkWSjJ1vbQsIDCFkGgDzmNT9rvut0mrRz1kNSo9JjCbqYHZ0IeUtyIOC8Q5R3KuZ3S0JN0lazxiqrB8PID5fqlu_zm95Vx12u6lKDTJW1waEfs/s1600/1010+065_laundry+garden+copy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqCcT2Ag7963IaJTSK7_NAczR85vEGAkWSjJ1vbQsIDCFkGgDzmNT9rvut0mrRz1kNSo9JjCbqYHZ0IeUtyIOC8Q5R3KuZ3S0JN0lazxiqrB8PID5fqlu_zm95Vx12u6lKDTJW1waEfs/s320/1010+065_laundry+garden+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530318956261940146" border="0" /></a>Mint and native violets are filling up between the pavers outside the Laundry and Kitchen.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYZOI_mY9H6GNzacrA0X-q9Kds7uyuLfaWnCZmNxMoBtRS0tkEjslLmU6_cHNQ9jn1E8Z4TipL-o-TcTGWWDQD9tueDJgHRc8ibSANxpzEkWHGYytcC6klHcXEWeWtdFp-mOqPjVY4NI/s1600/1010+067_pool.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWYZOI_mY9H6GNzacrA0X-q9Kds7uyuLfaWnCZmNxMoBtRS0tkEjslLmU6_cHNQ9jn1E8Z4TipL-o-TcTGWWDQD9tueDJgHRc8ibSANxpzEkWHGYytcC6klHcXEWeWtdFp-mOqPjVY4NI/s320/1010+067_pool.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530303574809364386" border="0" /></a>The pool is enjoyed for a dip after kayaking on the river.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnl25DuYDYUeUsnogzX5dF5W7bDiAeKnXA4wX35s0BhoXu3cEDFlKZvDefkX9hbwd0M3_1C0DqRrz9o8Wszy13pQVyleqmPGvXCdS4mg6dcVicxHjUBIlAiVYTHXckFt4gL-G4J2lmY0/s1600/1010+069_kitchen+cooktop.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnl25DuYDYUeUsnogzX5dF5W7bDiAeKnXA4wX35s0BhoXu3cEDFlKZvDefkX9hbwd0M3_1C0DqRrz9o8Wszy13pQVyleqmPGvXCdS4mg6dcVicxHjUBIlAiVYTHXckFt4gL-G4J2lmY0/s200/1010+069_kitchen+cooktop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530303785696940946" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCKTIaNoDGv_YnTC0OC2ujh0WSJm_DkyKpdpcaFhtpqnSAU6F7qZi2QU99_O496YLvnzvhVPlAOoyzSAqYWlt_FVcJr_tgMPnhbg3R8FcM_ToGWW0zGAedTqhTdj1epKr8lh1kNKlOt4/s1600/1010+071_stairwell.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCKTIaNoDGv_YnTC0OC2ujh0WSJm_DkyKpdpcaFhtpqnSAU6F7qZi2QU99_O496YLvnzvhVPlAOoyzSAqYWlt_FVcJr_tgMPnhbg3R8FcM_ToGWW0zGAedTqhTdj1epKr8lh1kNKlOt4/s320/1010+071_stairwell.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530303886320441138" border="0" /></a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-78891845186217592822010-10-18T10:32:00.004+11:002010-10-25T11:10:40.027+11:00BPN Sustainability AwardsEmma Scragg was fortunate to be able to attend the <a href="http://www.bpn.com.au/awards.aspx">BPN Sustainability Awards</a> and received the award for "Single Dwelling - New" on behalf of Riddel Architecture. This is really an award for all those responsible for achieving such a thoroughly sustainable building - the dedicated building team, Robert Peagram Builders, our unwavering clients, the Riddel Architecture team (most staff helped out at some point over the 5 years) and all the consultants and suppliers that helped complete the picture.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone involved.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-cHDGz-N6AJ8VQlu2Ylkv3bzPGcgnT-gAbZ7xSpjI87mFVu9VSSCngZwcRTc97y3J-PPp3KAfUxcmW_RIVSIHZuges0r4W7rJv56Y7taQOvl4DEV7Mmhr-LA3Vqt6vrGkr5LUg-FZ_YI/s1600/2010-10-13RBI_0358_LR2_NN.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-cHDGz-N6AJ8VQlu2Ylkv3bzPGcgnT-gAbZ7xSpjI87mFVu9VSSCngZwcRTc97y3J-PPp3KAfUxcmW_RIVSIHZuges0r4W7rJv56Y7taQOvl4DEV7Mmhr-LA3Vqt6vrGkr5LUg-FZ_YI/s320/2010-10-13RBI_0358_LR2_NN.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531769189147268594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >Emma receiving award from sponsor Daniel Strebel from Geberit</span>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-63593355203614837152010-10-08T16:34:00.004+11:002010-10-08T16:42:38.401+11:00Publication update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQCbZMEerW0S6QpD-Bmf0MD6d-MEL1iqAvN6Msd-h_w4SleoqusLBjiv2NP6-VFVbHVgbS468pQb0aA4VeznQGZaktfjRFlgp17CvqTEt7IK2VrHL2MACy97SfRyC4GclwgVT25aWr5To/s1600/World+Map+Ecohouse.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 459px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQCbZMEerW0S6QpD-Bmf0MD6d-MEL1iqAvN6Msd-h_w4SleoqusLBjiv2NP6-VFVbHVgbS468pQb0aA4VeznQGZaktfjRFlgp17CvqTEt7IK2VrHL2MACy97SfRyC4GclwgVT25aWr5To/s400/World+Map+Ecohouse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525546343394328434" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Ecohouse has been published yet again – this time in Ukraine and India. The count is up to 43 publications (plus the TV segment) and 19 countries!! We’ve pinpointed on the world map all the countries who have featured the house. Hopefully this is a sign of design for greener homes globally.</span><br /><br /></span>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-12079721970170393452010-10-07T17:31:00.009+11:002010-10-20T10:34:03.889+11:00A state award for the building team!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwYLk_ztpzev4SlcSeBNMYq3zojM9K2zZUoJDXmPIPjc0qD_z7NwcINfWf8FRtueMjtOVZub8B8JHJYqR1Bo4AmyKWbFsih4A3BRIgJOyPydy0Kjz42ZCLmcrVPki68MDZvb3ioeqgGo/s1600/image001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 55px; height: 57px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwYLk_ztpzev4SlcSeBNMYq3zojM9K2zZUoJDXmPIPjc0qD_z7NwcINfWf8FRtueMjtOVZub8B8JHJYqR1Bo4AmyKWbFsih4A3BRIgJOyPydy0Kjz42ZCLmcrVPki68MDZvb3ioeqgGo/s400/image001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529901942584757154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjne3gU-UW7pF9SxW0r9TBqjFNnLJZroePVkZE4BkDI5aw5tNU-pPBt9kPqDmIQPFrDwb77iPZqX-n7Edt9gO6mEzLmZI8zARX-WfxXd_AoY3PbwGzbn7pTtCWKTJokvjMBVD0K7NMJrbU/s1600/Rob+receiving+State+Award.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjne3gU-UW7pF9SxW0r9TBqjFNnLJZroePVkZE4BkDI5aw5tNU-pPBt9kPqDmIQPFrDwb77iPZqX-n7Edt9gO6mEzLmZI8zARX-WfxXd_AoY3PbwGzbn7pTtCWKTJokvjMBVD0K7NMJrbU/s400/Rob+receiving+State+Award.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529901798271934194" border="0" /></a><br />Last Friday (1st October), Robert Peagram Builders were awarded the Sustainable Living Award at the <a href="http://www.masterbuilders.asn.au/state_housing_10.cfm">Master Builders' State Housing and Construction Awards</a>. This was following winning the Brisbane <a href="http://www.masterbuilders.asn.au/bne_housing_09_1.cfm">award </a>for the same category. "Can you see my cumerbund?" was the question that caused the laughter below - L-R Emma Scragg (Project Architect), Alison Orr (Project Manager), Rob Peagram, Miki Hall (Project Manager)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiELr9dsObTdgbnNZ8zLGhLFMT6ilqdu0JBDmnoTzIrt_GGRNdkBVPKa96JdBLM9MjslPeqvWzDtbcB0sHhP93Hhx8r3MKpZ3OEo6pE-MnqgND-WYVSM2lo-XhjJXcNsamG5mH5GSa_UWQ/s1600/Can+you+see+my+cumberbund.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiELr9dsObTdgbnNZ8zLGhLFMT6ilqdu0JBDmnoTzIrt_GGRNdkBVPKa96JdBLM9MjslPeqvWzDtbcB0sHhP93Hhx8r3MKpZ3OEo6pE-MnqgND-WYVSM2lo-XhjJXcNsamG5mH5GSa_UWQ/s400/Can+you+see+my+cumberbund.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529901664251072290" border="0" /></a>The house is a finalist in the BPN Sustainability Awards and the Banksia Awards, to be announced in Sydney next week.Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-78149849873138570992010-08-03T16:09:00.004+10:002010-10-20T10:27:54.559+11:00Taps and another prizeHere is a nice shot illustrating the water systems of the ecohouse - lots of choice depending on availability.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRmPJK_RmqCXkAezrnA9VOVKCdJnVoMdYmWAgEdwpyevRj_ip3-t69Cl2L8otgbkmNKIsDMWTrqW4_c1Jzx9m9crcXX0jrKPapxMOBmHT0oHyEer7BJeCu9kBWbJDP-1zOG_Py70yexw/s1600/RIMG0395.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRmPJK_RmqCXkAezrnA9VOVKCdJnVoMdYmWAgEdwpyevRj_ip3-t69Cl2L8otgbkmNKIsDMWTrqW4_c1Jzx9m9crcXX0jrKPapxMOBmHT0oHyEer7BJeCu9kBWbJDP-1zOG_Py70yexw/s320/RIMG0395.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501062462523394402" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo - Gilbert Louttit</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">A prize!</span></span><br />The house has just been awarded the <a href="http://www.intergrain.com.au/awards/awards.html">Intergrain Timber Vision Award</a> for the Residential Interior Category 2010.Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-81570938141666327392010-07-19T11:51:00.006+10:002010-10-20T10:30:11.763+11:005 minutes of fame on TVThe house was featured last week on Better Homes and Gardens, on Channel 7 in Australia. See if you can have a look, if you missed it - <a href="http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/better-homes-gardens/tv/#fop">Better Homes and Garden. 16th July, Series 16, Episode 24 </a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-13472642378268548842010-07-12T17:05:00.002+10:002010-07-12T17:08:51.840+10:00Master Builders' - Sustainable Living Award !On Friday night, Rob Peagram Builders (and the ecohouse) was awarded the 2010 Queensland Master Builders' Housing & Construction - Sustainable Living Award. <p> </p>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-88664818464636447342010-07-06T15:09:00.011+10:002010-07-19T11:56:54.024+10:00House on TV!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKikFn_Ayui3J12pAqgSk10UADR6T4uOHG64w1_ce2OxuMGyKOxwP-ZNCGIgfgW8Iau64DlX8PGsGAdHLHRT_PEv1HAZCfjXa4BrYXQsgSEa3mCcyBERwC3EpJkCsYKDVsCgRDLHdd4w/s1600/DSC03893.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKikFn_Ayui3J12pAqgSk10UADR6T4uOHG64w1_ce2OxuMGyKOxwP-ZNCGIgfgW8Iau64DlX8PGsGAdHLHRT_PEv1HAZCfjXa4BrYXQsgSEa3mCcyBERwC3EpJkCsYKDVsCgRDLHdd4w/s200/DSC03893.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491312847545146514" border="0" /></a>The house will be featured on Channel 7 at <span style="font-weight: bold;">7:30pm</span> next <span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday night 16th July</span>. Here are some photos of the house as set up for the shoot (photos and decorating by our talented work experience interior designer, Philip Budgen) with furniture from <a href="http://www.stylecraft.com.au/">Stylecraft</a>, Robert Riddel's and Alice Hampson's personal collections with cushions by <a href="http://www.mokumtextiles.com/">Mokum</a>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oUtq3oekb8K76nCi6ACa9BRjApHqmEy-S_eVyHOF9Q0-1HLYVxRZq51g6jrx3C9PScgNkJriObEt_gfwpYnzNoxnRNi3MvIuj76PYK8XQdHQAU3anI_rq2j8oTT303BTQ01sha9oIms/s1600/DSC03891.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oUtq3oekb8K76nCi6ACa9BRjApHqmEy-S_eVyHOF9Q0-1HLYVxRZq51g6jrx3C9PScgNkJriObEt_gfwpYnzNoxnRNi3MvIuj76PYK8XQdHQAU3anI_rq2j8oTT303BTQ01sha9oIms/s320/DSC03891.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490671041824919218" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKJdi4eZ8xsGQIHQbPFnroA3IJEQGzmFNFcLmurSV1tsqUyK3rOcieD03eB4ygVO0l_nPQZDLD5bDvoRqmS0Yciaql_7zQysBQXbyL8G6l3rQvR0CKyCiSVhx1wHshf-bD9S08UURJ5I/s1600/DSC03890.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKJdi4eZ8xsGQIHQbPFnroA3IJEQGzmFNFcLmurSV1tsqUyK3rOcieD03eB4ygVO0l_nPQZDLD5bDvoRqmS0Yciaql_7zQysBQXbyL8G6l3rQvR0CKyCiSVhx1wHshf-bD9S08UURJ5I/s320/DSC03890.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490670964909549746" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMBntugbEHo1JpsXaLBL6vKxyhjuDg20UqeQhFuF-v9VfWBOJYYB7oM-EExe0fJMSQDKQX1ge_birTgsEpM2gswHQOHn7DJDF6tKglZgsWE8HVUy1-h9tHJpIef0Y51YZ-MpwsiYkxSKg/s1600/DSC03885.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMBntugbEHo1JpsXaLBL6vKxyhjuDg20UqeQhFuF-v9VfWBOJYYB7oM-EExe0fJMSQDKQX1ge_birTgsEpM2gswHQOHn7DJDF6tKglZgsWE8HVUy1-h9tHJpIef0Y51YZ-MpwsiYkxSKg/s320/DSC03885.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490670885506851714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLl7qiivJpPpIAEhz1hQFe8ily3FXllvqnJRMaC4W_YlhvsKGXJ2jk_olCD4qPiFtusQ6SEpOSZvUcNnC_a-Ox6Ubyt_FEEA7NdN-pM6INjFwjkuStVU2lKz5p0SHH8d4IxCx1ZN904I/s1600/DSC03884.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLl7qiivJpPpIAEhz1hQFe8ily3FXllvqnJRMaC4W_YlhvsKGXJ2jk_olCD4qPiFtusQ6SEpOSZvUcNnC_a-Ox6Ubyt_FEEA7NdN-pM6INjFwjkuStVU2lKz5p0SHH8d4IxCx1ZN904I/s320/DSC03884.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490670790730623106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfwmFKTRF5wt79fHm81q7dQqicjbRYizH6LjaSoDXVHFpgsjTTX1lIqnYTawGPl7-cZu9oWTThKcmfkhCt2TPGdX89KPL9cyHHX-9XFerYqqHDgSBad_r6a3vrPus_IIPliQJnOz67yw/s1600/DSC03883.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfwmFKTRF5wt79fHm81q7dQqicjbRYizH6LjaSoDXVHFpgsjTTX1lIqnYTawGPl7-cZu9oWTThKcmfkhCt2TPGdX89KPL9cyHHX-9XFerYqqHDgSBad_r6a3vrPus_IIPliQJnOz67yw/s320/DSC03883.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490657706252062418" border="0" /></a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-60395280551377007102010-06-24T10:15:00.009+10:002010-06-24T10:25:19.274+10:00Garden growing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicjq7CfO5rCHv01O6qLJjCRlNrYm19-i41fOojitiWicOfB0Who8IiGZ4H_ddKaMMolQOnWQlvWhtChbZ0UPr3RaPa616KJFrUPf5466FAPyhv9SKwoQ1YiHnuGpiquJFp1TeodoE61E/s1600/IMG_6163.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicjq7CfO5rCHv01O6qLJjCRlNrYm19-i41fOojitiWicOfB0Who8IiGZ4H_ddKaMMolQOnWQlvWhtChbZ0UPr3RaPa616KJFrUPf5466FAPyhv9SKwoQ1YiHnuGpiquJFp1TeodoE61E/s320/IMG_6163.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486128941051787330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The garden is growing and fruiting. Some turkeys seem to be making themselves at home, shifting mulch onto the lower lawn and helping themselves to the juicy strawberries at the front.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5QW10_v_Dj_0GkCqsIOwVchmyQa-xS5fiX1O3AJMvUZ1qjWM1k6951yk_Hn1YZDFF7Zg5sWY97-_WQDbL48MXliCkXqGkYhmQNXe-xjAc1Wl8zv6KyiHI85vGy9g47xXlZstheluxtc/s1600/IMG_6157.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5QW10_v_Dj_0GkCqsIOwVchmyQa-xS5fiX1O3AJMvUZ1qjWM1k6951yk_Hn1YZDFF7Zg5sWY97-_WQDbL48MXliCkXqGkYhmQNXe-xjAc1Wl8zv6KyiHI85vGy9g47xXlZstheluxtc/s320/IMG_6157.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486127907419286066" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I visited to check on the garden in preparation for a Better Homes and Gardens filming next week.<br /><br />I just checked the number of visits to this blog - almost 20,000. I hope there are other ecohouses germinating out there.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0NKoTDuWmcIGtUrBUGfUCTFKXgWIt7bIZfNtG62mnD-nSSUDqLvdU2qXHuxD_Fv1T5eFXWEMvUh9p5GphH_ouh1v8OrjXiZd_9jak6Jc6ijY7PbAl5RyfIitSK0PhalF1IEhkaCcvzg/s1600/IMG_6161.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0NKoTDuWmcIGtUrBUGfUCTFKXgWIt7bIZfNtG62mnD-nSSUDqLvdU2qXHuxD_Fv1T5eFXWEMvUh9p5GphH_ouh1v8OrjXiZd_9jak6Jc6ijY7PbAl5RyfIitSK0PhalF1IEhkaCcvzg/s320/IMG_6161.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486128691442235506" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTD6zSVaNF0BjlkGA6IKibK7K4SHYFNlhODPn4d8rGHJvve82wHhHS-StA9G6lrVxpmG_h5DuS8k60uwaoBrFh8M9HCajoRMVyeSRqsDcVtx_9TXnHssmO6GT85_040QBbExL6MDyx_8/s1600/IMG_6162.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTD6zSVaNF0BjlkGA6IKibK7K4SHYFNlhODPn4d8rGHJvve82wHhHS-StA9G6lrVxpmG_h5DuS8k60uwaoBrFh8M9HCajoRMVyeSRqsDcVtx_9TXnHssmO6GT85_040QBbExL6MDyx_8/s320/IMG_6162.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486128766429850482" border="0" /></a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-22583032302927060042010-05-10T12:39:00.005+10:002010-05-10T12:43:34.015+10:00For sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4nHP8JEV0JIJ4QjDwzVxvufoU0tnJkpk9N9dqB2Bn33n0jBe-qlNIvl0KPI904pJH6W6EKjOqXzacOKxzDPGPGceyeSWdBcaqNfkc0KeVlifbBTlMPqE4Ucqj0kpDyl6WEoUyK_ADbSs/s1600/river+view.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4nHP8JEV0JIJ4QjDwzVxvufoU0tnJkpk9N9dqB2Bn33n0jBe-qlNIvl0KPI904pJH6W6EKjOqXzacOKxzDPGPGceyeSWdBcaqNfkc0KeVlifbBTlMPqE4Ucqj0kpDyl6WEoUyK_ADbSs/s400/river+view.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469465896433233714" border="0" /></a><br />The house is on the market and being auctioned next weekend. This was always the intention of our clients but we always hoped they'd end up living here.<br /><br />Here is the agent's blurb.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">HILL END ECOHOUSE IS A ONE OF A KIND RESIDENCE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AT THE CORE OF ITS DESIGN BRIEF. THIS REMARKABLE, ABSOLUTE RIVERFRONT PROPERTY HAS EMBRACED CONSERVATION IN EVERY ASPECT OF ITS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The architect Riddell Architecture, the clients and Robert Peagram Builders worked together to achieve the greenest home possible with a 6 star energy rating. From the dismantling of the original residence to the final landscaping touches, this vision has been realized with few compromises.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The building form responds to its unique site, drawing on elements of the Queensland home in a contemporary way. Large overhangs, window hoods, outdoor living spaces, blinds, lightweight building materials and generous ceiling heights, set within a lush landscape reflect this.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The rooms that populate the home are wonderfully scaled and the use of natural materials contributes a sense of warmth. With approximately 80% of the original home reused in the construction, quirky elements such as the original number at the front door, integrated lead lighting and recycled timber feature walls bring character.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Soaring ceiling spaces, light filled interiors, polished concrete and reclaimed timber flooring plus extensive windows capturing the pristine river views are some of the superb features.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The home sited on a long 683m2 block, has been constructed over three levels following and utilizing the natural contours of the site. The lower floor with a bedroom, media room and powder room, opens directly to a large covered deck with plunge pool, the lush back gardens, river and St Lucia.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The main level’s study and laundry are separated by a long wide gallery, perfect for housing the art collection, from the living zones including dining, meals, family room and a supremely functional and stylish kitchen. Two further bedrooms are positioned at the front of the home, elevated from the street to capture the cooling breezes.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">These areas focus on the outdoors, either onto the very private central courtyard or through large expanses of glass to the river terrace and decks with unlined glass balustrade to maximize the river views.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The master suite, enjoying wonderful separation is sited on the upper level with a custom fitted walk in robe, ensuite and its own private riverfront balcony.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">With conservation at its heart, the home features energy efficient lighting, solar power, 71000l of rainwater storage, grey water recycling system plumbed to irrigation and toilet and where possible all materials have been sourced from local manufacturers.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">From the moment you step across the front pathways dotted with strawberry plants, cumquats and herbs its obvious this is somewhere special. This is a home to be proud of with a unique design and construction story, paving the way to a more sustainable future yet at no time compromising quality, function or beauty.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">West End is a mecca for diverse eateries, great shopping bargains at wholesale outlets, farmers markets and a profusion of theatres, art galleries and museums. With the city centre just 3kms away, parklands and the close proximity of the City Cat, this home is ideally positioned to enjoy a cosmopolitan lifestyle and throw away the car keys.</span>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-85551955715377712282010-05-10T08:53:00.005+10:002010-06-24T15:25:43.182+10:00Solar powerAccording to our solar power installer, Mark Wright of Stand Alone Power Supplies, the house has now been generating an average of 13.5kWh/day. September, October and November are the best months for the 20 degree roof pitch so the panels will generate more power and increase the daily average.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKXUt2Yjv7ajj3P_LaE4ubakqcIWQ7xHka9fvgfl-ffx7SswKh3p4O7Vm9Go9C0bFAywvdG_23gKqMlBUTTAURX2e5jvCEzeyTNd9Nfog6lu_wwkqupV819OBj4wsryAXX9BHmkgMnNPw/s1600/New+Image_low+res.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKXUt2Yjv7ajj3P_LaE4ubakqcIWQ7xHka9fvgfl-ffx7SswKh3p4O7Vm9Go9C0bFAywvdG_23gKqMlBUTTAURX2e5jvCEzeyTNd9Nfog6lu_wwkqupV819OBj4wsryAXX9BHmkgMnNPw/s400/New+Image_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469408029884191090" border="0" /></a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-15593317473573718442010-04-19T10:18:00.030+10:002010-06-24T15:22:39.209+10:00April 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9qiJ1OpzllYw9jPhoolCJBL_uHBDZWHPxwg4DB6A_pBapJUOQtcQs0BzbT2P4z6qFwsdXMwPklOwhJmMiqoBqGeAbGgRxmlT1TlfEUZpUHHW_EXeKvDbV16bTb1jRuj91eI1Xc5p3ZSQ/s1600/IMG_5479+number.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9qiJ1OpzllYw9jPhoolCJBL_uHBDZWHPxwg4DB6A_pBapJUOQtcQs0BzbT2P4z6qFwsdXMwPklOwhJmMiqoBqGeAbGgRxmlT1TlfEUZpUHHW_EXeKvDbV16bTb1jRuj91eI1Xc5p3ZSQ/s200/IMG_5479+number.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461638379030466914" border="0" /></a>Some more photos taken on a recent visit of the house. The rain has filled the tanks, the garden is flourishing and the house is ready for residents. The front entry has been marked by the original painted metal number plate.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsU3UxXfqbYN7H3t53HqA5ybHf01BcM_yrbMUx_onPDWm6EmaIq-04DZ9UXQr2Muwl-iNOwC1GeywDRuUbyHa-RdNmb-hBwnvcxkSFtdXruq3ZAvtjXtsTgU3OhBP3fQu5v2_JxR_my8/s1600/IMG_5440+house+number.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsU3UxXfqbYN7H3t53HqA5ybHf01BcM_yrbMUx_onPDWm6EmaIq-04DZ9UXQr2Muwl-iNOwC1GeywDRuUbyHa-RdNmb-hBwnvcxkSFtdXruq3ZAvtjXtsTgU3OhBP3fQu5v2_JxR_my8/s320/IMG_5440+house+number.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461636500545338242" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcFDv5_j8DPredfqwWRDYA-YYcInMnp-jztwoYcl8ccmRrnmVRKOAC13ibsM8bDrnDqfTb9piapxuX7hYJBX-UWGN03NAHnR51WN482Qe8msnlGpoyvd2BVw2HwAAS6seOsqyt5ZYV66o/s1600/IMG_5442+entry.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcFDv5_j8DPredfqwWRDYA-YYcInMnp-jztwoYcl8ccmRrnmVRKOAC13ibsM8bDrnDqfTb9piapxuX7hYJBX-UWGN03NAHnR51WN482Qe8msnlGpoyvd2BVw2HwAAS6seOsqyt5ZYV66o/s400/IMG_5442+entry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461636592619866402" border="0" /></a>Entry with polished concrete floor, ironbark battens, hoop pine doors, soffit lining of original house's floor boards. Outer door has a large crimsafe panel for secure natural ventilation.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtew64GlZw046VzxytXN-WVXIZh93Q2355R6AakSIH3z9ry6YnfraK-RhaTB9xGPvrMbva4U-0O5oXzAMknullo2-TAjgly34KqjY5zeTxZusHJNTTI7ayzDejBLfAuLn8Je1B8T9vSE/s1600/IMG_5443+front+door.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtew64GlZw046VzxytXN-WVXIZh93Q2355R6AakSIH3z9ry6YnfraK-RhaTB9xGPvrMbva4U-0O5oXzAMknullo2-TAjgly34KqjY5zeTxZusHJNTTI7ayzDejBLfAuLn8Je1B8T9vSE/s200/IMG_5443+front+door.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461636659463609106" border="0" /></a>Pull handle to front door using reycled hardwood<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj00kx_6thITO2hJy8zzanGi8NlzolBO8TsHi1Hsc_tkIfHFLwgyA39VZuazbtpZISnk0F7TxbopkMwVKGY_TMAddc5PClqgT6EwvxbM2EmSSvpUv0_b-ZNy9Lrm2dfzKJDtae_pYaLO0/s1600/IMG_5439+plant+room.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj00kx_6thITO2hJy8zzanGi8NlzolBO8TsHi1Hsc_tkIfHFLwgyA39VZuazbtpZISnk0F7TxbopkMwVKGY_TMAddc5PClqgT6EwvxbM2EmSSvpUv0_b-ZNy9Lrm2dfzKJDtae_pYaLO0/s320/IMG_5439+plant+room.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461636416700490930" border="0" /></a>Plant room - the least glamorous of all the spaces but the most active and interesting - grey water treatment (including worms), filtration, pumping and reticulation of rainwater, grey water and town water, monitoring of energy use, invertor for solar power...and a wine cellar beyond.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHyPvJjwsPDHAL0KeIvd5_0H-BCD-C5TFRB7Lw4w5rytzVl7OZ4Z7bRqDSJYYGfCaEDPkQiOZGMnn9c6896IgqCE3S22ScLZbhX3Oh_kTG2uOO8zLyZzkeFe5MnApnF7t1MikZJ6aNmM/s1600/IMG_5445+Entry+small.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeicxWgLiXRNj0bzDAbtnR6_cnGQgM4Cnxc1S5uTqbWcTL74GH_SOWsp9DwqifB35jQNPzv2Gpo-oyxHOuLvAa4Vow1ZkQJYGOslnvNWZvhVRQ8neLRfVmYoa1SK0tDfsxIC_J_DcQHsg/s200/IMG_5094.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461639426186631906" border="0" /></a>Leadlight window of old louvre blades from the original house in the entry space, created by <a href="http://www.glassworx.com.au/">Annerley Glassworks</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9qiJ1OpzllYw9jPhoolCJBL_uHBDZWHPxwg4DB6A_pBapJUOQtcQs0BzbT2P4z6qFwsdXMwPklOwhJmMiqoBqGeAbGgRxmlT1TlfEUZpUHHW_EXeKvDbV16bTb1jRuj91eI1Xc5p3ZSQ/s1600/IMG_5479+number.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAbjudpwOpyPdcTMH7jB-u_hq6JnMFVJpebZc9cwlfXMm-FDTn3mgvV9lsOYozbUO3-pxCgzRuhUP7d_HCKOstvw3LhIIXfE4-sbUN-17jS7enKeDQwqEKyAyCN5P832kJKuU7yPyKwhM/s1600/IMG_5478+LED+stair+light.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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Polished concrete slab floor, simple white wall tiles and water-efficient fittings.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOT1X7A48-5Zxz5j9Ch0LktUDfXlRupC0NicKxxuKrFr4lcYOAFVsBM_2I3216ArJBJqAsH32CYSCF4d0IqLm1kI53-S21a9IxblJMYb0qHi49IAIsPoHEY1zIts5pTi9Mv0MGizmPf4/s1600/IMG_5473+east+side.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOT1X7A48-5Zxz5j9Ch0LktUDfXlRupC0NicKxxuKrFr4lcYOAFVsBM_2I3216ArJBJqAsH32CYSCF4d0IqLm1kI53-S21a9IxblJMYb0qHi49IAIsPoHEY1zIts5pTi9Mv0MGizmPf4/s320/IMG_5473+east+side.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461638007255700754" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXar-ELGHDpNzOXFsmvb_j1k9HexynNSQOpWgMQsQX0_g5IRJCYyqw9EgT4OuBrZ1HOGojtLtXWlzNNWU7dNw0kb0zHhYBIOW6LkPGnl6_7Ud_Awk5ZRvqpyoRMeqMpYY9LnSyxB3HbA8/s1600/IMG_5471+rosella.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXar-ELGHDpNzOXFsmvb_j1k9HexynNSQOpWgMQsQX0_g5IRJCYyqw9EgT4OuBrZ1HOGojtLtXWlzNNWU7dNw0kb0zHhYBIOW6LkPGnl6_7Ud_Awk5ZRvqpyoRMeqMpYY9LnSyxB3HbA8/s320/IMG_5471+rosella.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461637914162218562" border="0" /></a>The rosella bush is already fruiting and other plants are taking off after the heavy rains.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj00kx_6thITO2hJy8zzanGi8NlzolBO8TsHi1Hsc_tkIfHFLwgyA39VZuazbtpZISnk0F7TxbopkMwVKGY_TMAddc5PClqgT6EwvxbM2EmSSvpUv0_b-ZNy9Lrm2dfzKJDtae_pYaLO0/s1600/IMG_5439+plant+room.jpg"><br /></a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-4040685693731041972010-04-13T14:19:00.004+10:002010-06-24T15:24:30.924+10:00History of the houseIt seems the original house was built around 1930. At the end of construction, Rob the builder was approached by Lyndall Low who, with her grandmother, has watched the building site and blog with keen interest. Lyndall grew up in the house. Her grandmother, now in her 90's, had the original house built by her brother and husband from timber they harvested and milled at Blackbutt, 165 km from the site.
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<br />The family was particularly enamored of the project as the timber was such a special part of their family heritage and all of it was preserved.
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I hope to add more detail to this tale.</span>...
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<br />Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-24259072743563255342010-04-13T12:38:00.017+10:002010-04-13T14:05:21.347+10:00All finishedThe handover of the keys to the proud owners of the Hill End Ecohouse occurred on the 19th of March. Some fine-tuning of landscaping and final touches have continued beyond. The house attracted large numbers during our invitation-only tours and 3 tours for the Australian Institute of Architects, leaving the architecture and building teams exhausted but happy to be able to share the building and knowledge.<br /><br />Due to the house's rigorous aim to be sustainable and its high recycled content (estimated at 80%), the building has attracted media attention as far as Norway, China and New York and there have been almost 17,000 hits on this blog in a year. Our hope for this project was to inspire interest in sustainable building practices to a deeper level than just applying solar panels, sunshading and water tanks and that seems to be happening.<br /><br />Such project couldn't have occurred without such dedicated and uncompromising clients. An architect's dream.<br /><br />Here are some photos of the finished work by <a href="http://www.cfjphoto.com.au/2009/">Chris Frederick Jones</a><br />Furniture from <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXyxKz27IQtXFqteLQn1OaSARfUlXPn02QtckjCI2dtjdzNyv-MqVL7CY2mD_H5z9vig_FM9rd53U2NGnzqni3Gqb8qjU59_7bTE0EbMGtsW_xeKWKyNBm3DvhwRY7bSIlSgRldBYl6RU/s1600/New+Image_low+res.jpg">Retro Moderne<img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXyxKz27IQtXFqteLQn1OaSARfUlXPn02QtckjCI2dtjdzNyv-MqVL7CY2mD_H5z9vig_FM9rd53U2NGnzqni3Gqb8qjU59_7bTE0EbMGtsW_xeKWKyNBm3DvhwRY7bSIlSgRldBYl6RU/s320/New+Image_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459447908478690914" border="0" /></a>Street elevation with solar panels, just visible<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65sI30Xq8mgfB9cLZDzPsqvHI8HgZJhK8C8ZwJHUwTwiNNCHDK1R66MxDtR0rw1zEtNacUsxGDjrhMeQX7AJXOlxWEeQv5-9xayOb-XWgvcv3qKdILdlgn9ET6K_z4T5rN1t7WnFo4ok/s1600/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House02_low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65sI30Xq8mgfB9cLZDzPsqvHI8HgZJhK8C8ZwJHUwTwiNNCHDK1R66MxDtR0rw1zEtNacUsxGDjrhMeQX7AJXOlxWEeQv5-9xayOb-XWgvcv3qKdILdlgn9ET6K_z4T5rN1t7WnFo4ok/s320/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House02_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459448468382196770" border="0" /></a>Entry space with recycled hoop pine flooring stair divider. Leadlight window of old louvre blades is on the left. <span style="font-style: italic;">Artwork by Michael Phillips</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGx4aVFBCOZvTN6-N3SxCCHa6DZpfbTAJJbGY35mQaxEdn_v2ph5yO21NpYr4awezEgfsKAv5Wz2_no_I-Snn5GxPcbdWKg97eW14eLgwPY-tB4zsiPbmRsEPVsBoeO3hKBTxgO8JJDY/s1600/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House19_low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVGx4aVFBCOZvTN6-N3SxCCHa6DZpfbTAJJbGY35mQaxEdn_v2ph5yO21NpYr4awezEgfsKAv5Wz2_no_I-Snn5GxPcbdWKg97eW14eLgwPY-tB4zsiPbmRsEPVsBoeO3hKBTxgO8JJDY/s320/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House19_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459451280792300498" border="0" /></a>North (street) facing balcony shared by front bedrooms/work spaces.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKmhnwyDf7cPOGUvwVnffeLkv6IzKpwKOQ7BR53ativAbUpxiuQVmu3mNAAhrTw7iniJsLNWQC_7VZb67wrw0zmHlDU5h3lfPzasT3TgIIVT3HIYYA9JRp2jh1qL13SWfQBVjHCc9lc8/s1600/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House03_low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKmhnwyDf7cPOGUvwVnffeLkv6IzKpwKOQ7BR53ativAbUpxiuQVmu3mNAAhrTw7iniJsLNWQC_7VZb67wrw0zmHlDU5h3lfPzasT3TgIIVT3HIYYA9JRp2jh1qL13SWfQBVjHCc9lc8/s320/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House03_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459448595378867538" border="0" /></a>Gallery space looking towards river. Courtyard to east (left) covers rainwater tanks (see earlier entries). <span style="font-style: italic;">Print in distance by Michael Phillips</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQz6nn4zcQf0QOKPdMCRFZpP9z4kXWl-VLAdpdydTq1JQgpr1QgGIgWBRDM330lYoClg0lVKweGVO77jJS96QHs8_MHAH4EvfBRkn6SaIrX4dOn2bcFTtw2ht58Z7LAqw3krxvysenUI4/s1600/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House07_low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQz6nn4zcQf0QOKPdMCRFZpP9z4kXWl-VLAdpdydTq1JQgpr1QgGIgWBRDM330lYoClg0lVKweGVO77jJS96QHs8_MHAH4EvfBRkn6SaIrX4dOn2bcFTtw2ht58Z7LAqw3krxvysenUI4/s400/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House07_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459448946877885074" border="0" /></a>Courtyard view back to Gallery and Dining (left). <span style="font-style: italic;">Print in Dining room by Michael Phillips</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfK_69Y6pj92OneQtpzCVZ-K_t0wR5lOZzIIWQvy29K8M97F5fFRxX52Sa88sCrEmcGjB96OmPq2oSCK_uRrke12R2OnSRDbQvgAHMv7VGqiw2oZg-DoTQu1Ny2FdzfQiKhBPR6jHM_nE/s1600/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House10_low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfK_69Y6pj92OneQtpzCVZ-K_t0wR5lOZzIIWQvy29K8M97F5fFRxX52Sa88sCrEmcGjB96OmPq2oSCK_uRrke12R2OnSRDbQvgAHMv7VGqiw2oZg-DoTQu1Ny2FdzfQiKhBPR6jHM_nE/s400/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House10_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459449045169527682" border="0" /></a>Dining room with polished concrete floor, limewashed walls and recycled vj ceiling. <span style="font-style: italic;">Artwork by Michael Schlitz. </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHbl9So_nmBPUJPA0W7qQuqSErgfkKm4NDBAI7bYsUi0GCzDYWPSSBjsdfAbrZOUSorBjqhGgfCXuORfwWt3JgElOF1W_WpRnWhUDaXIcWQ0Mct4GtSr0vSKWVI5K5vKlZ8Q4jAa8mWo/s1600/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House11_low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHbl9So_nmBPUJPA0W7qQuqSErgfkKm4NDBAI7bYsUi0GCzDYWPSSBjsdfAbrZOUSorBjqhGgfCXuORfwWt3JgElOF1W_WpRnWhUDaXIcWQ0Mct4GtSr0vSKWVI5K5vKlZ8Q4jAa8mWo/s320/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House11_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459450380040107426" border="0" /></a>View to river through staircase<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJ5tywjqUqdSOZASkJ6D8Hc4YZM3G2g7mBw0k6m40QOMxazhPnSL_Bla9PeE1ft9OUmUZCVR-TpDBdMolPCyMc2jIHaufDH4Kn651Vw4OLWgtno4-l5NFbcDIbs45Wy7bx4xq8wn2d24/s1600/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House14_low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJ5tywjqUqdSOZASkJ6D8Hc4YZM3G2g7mBw0k6m40QOMxazhPnSL_Bla9PeE1ft9OUmUZCVR-TpDBdMolPCyMc2jIHaufDH4Kn651Vw4OLWgtno4-l5NFbcDIbs45Wy7bx4xq8wn2d24/s320/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House14_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459450725279396738" border="0" /></a>Kitchen with view to Dining. Stained and clear hoop pine cabinetry is throughout the house (no particle board)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Ba0cQ2V98qH-i00xNpwcp4fCBsda0aiC77Rwyhyl8RqRyOnJiSoNtdq037VERtpgOb-VfL0EtHL_TjTeu234kOudchkpl_D5spEz7g8wo6bLi9yZf_2l5s5AL5JI9dyGcA5l8LgRMb0/s1600/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House17_low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Ba0cQ2V98qH-i00xNpwcp4fCBsda0aiC77Rwyhyl8RqRyOnJiSoNtdq037VERtpgOb-VfL0EtHL_TjTeu234kOudchkpl_D5spEz7g8wo6bLi9yZf_2l5s5AL5JI9dyGcA5l8LgRMb0/s320/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House17_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459451063710841410" border="0" /></a>Outdoor living connected to Kitchen and Living<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8q3WRcfK3J5y6K_AynKyTnFPADpLwc2SSxgrgvS7sM6J015of6eOLhv15Bkz5lBbo1Xuz5gAgJNzqneKlk4l276l18r7rXKKCcWiBLYc5U8NNxHoe9eT-_D2TEkjtwQF-JsOPHwzPAc/s1600/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House04_low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8q3WRcfK3J5y6K_AynKyTnFPADpLwc2SSxgrgvS7sM6J015of6eOLhv15Bkz5lBbo1Xuz5gAgJNzqneKlk4l276l18r7rXKKCcWiBLYc5U8NNxHoe9eT-_D2TEkjtwQF-JsOPHwzPAc/s200/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House04_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459450212445261890" border="0" /></a>Study<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbWjlYYu3aNH2gxLjtoewZJyEP5wMgxIL6OQ3w0oQQe9j2iu3pHTi87WNT8Q85rCzUMqiVVQuB695QJdCk_BNoisV52LMxZLWariOVA0TVPTVSVDkCtwspWxPa-L9lJyDdZotR1898lno/s1600/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House-25_low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbWjlYYu3aNH2gxLjtoewZJyEP5wMgxIL6OQ3w0oQQe9j2iu3pHTi87WNT8Q85rCzUMqiVVQuB695QJdCk_BNoisV52LMxZLWariOVA0TVPTVSVDkCtwspWxPa-L9lJyDdZotR1898lno/s400/%C2%A9CFJ_Ecco_House-25_low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459448324787681186" border="0" /></a>View from the rear - pool below, outdoor living and living with bedroom balcony at the topEmma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-42409320800903545472010-02-01T15:50:00.017+11:002010-02-01T16:24:12.055+11:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJaVo6S3LKKT8qCeb9QmPI3cgcV46t9wH7qZBwLp9Gh8iLUWlHswaf0tEgwVJMn3uUXPZWMdHXG4zDQylpkAFm3b3WsMvVjhKS8yaAwvh29fg4J5qzUUFMm7nBSlmzTKEv-K3Zfmmu74/s1600-h/IMG_4989.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJaVo6S3LKKT8qCeb9QmPI3cgcV46t9wH7qZBwLp9Gh8iLUWlHswaf0tEgwVJMn3uUXPZWMdHXG4zDQylpkAFm3b3WsMvVjhKS8yaAwvh29fg4J5qzUUFMm7nBSlmzTKEv-K3Zfmmu74/s400/IMG_4989.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433136997273151874" border="0" /></a>The pool is filled and the garden is planted out just in time for the rain. The rainwater tanks are almost at 100% capacity now so will be well stocked for when the rain ceases.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqNb8YUhAU8ZZkifjAj91XE0L81LDsr85sBJaPRQjMbg9yH0StFfqVnoSwc3OqkuxjiffF9Sku7W7A4QuOKb5yOcw_ixmdf525ebiO9yWMDz7xDXIH94R3JBfWT1EhBteunEuGdc5Rjs/s1600-h/IMG_5000.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqNb8YUhAU8ZZkifjAj91XE0L81LDsr85sBJaPRQjMbg9yH0StFfqVnoSwc3OqkuxjiffF9Sku7W7A4QuOKb5yOcw_ixmdf525ebiO9yWMDz7xDXIH94R3JBfWT1EhBteunEuGdc5Rjs/s320/IMG_5000.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433137210655232354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8aqqTnnlteOQ2qL4XqHMTT3XGHe2-wdauhVPsTSDaG_qB0LXiFp9bOveMA9KH5HqKETsBPsZPXCnaZN8-aJGgBYryg8pCVzHPWxPAy6dTOIWeMKbzUi_BRlQGtpbJw4mE9TEQ7rhZ68/s1600-h/IMG_4993+pavers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8aqqTnnlteOQ2qL4XqHMTT3XGHe2-wdauhVPsTSDaG_qB0LXiFp9bOveMA9KH5HqKETsBPsZPXCnaZN8-aJGgBYryg8pCVzHPWxPAy6dTOIWeMKbzUi_BRlQGtpbJw4mE9TEQ7rhZ68/s200/IMG_4993+pavers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433138169862994130" border="0" /></a>A creative solution to paving stepping stones on the side garden stairs - neat sections of the original tiled bathroom floor.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcpnSBc8fz5iyreAsZoXXLdzEEB4hIuM6HMBvfmKuFXGBYhQd2ZagRo_XJ9ASTCjVOIQ-TlJE9nt0E7Hf8nr1qVR7UROYWFTbAmAM7YV8twoEzkFRuGtq16qJXv9-4FwSJMTsJkI9lBc/s1600-h/IMG_5031.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcpnSBc8fz5iyreAsZoXXLdzEEB4hIuM6HMBvfmKuFXGBYhQd2ZagRo_XJ9ASTCjVOIQ-TlJE9nt0E7Hf8nr1qVR7UROYWFTbAmAM7YV8twoEzkFRuGtq16qJXv9-4FwSJMTsJkI9lBc/s400/IMG_5031.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433134493950619586" border="0" /></a>View from Lounge to Kitchen<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBu3U-CXRiU37EhdF30CFx_Oc08NeFy8trUNKyK0tvESQu5r2w-s2lgfJEYQT5r1GwBOt65jun-48OHdhMSw65kaM6zqkMSc3FyghE07uvxKpYfcvjyZp1CDrjORJ_fQ-zP_o-ITRmuMA/s1600-h/IMG_5029.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBu3U-CXRiU37EhdF30CFx_Oc08NeFy8trUNKyK0tvESQu5r2w-s2lgfJEYQT5r1GwBOt65jun-48OHdhMSw65kaM6zqkMSc3FyghE07uvxKpYfcvjyZp1CDrjORJ_fQ-zP_o-ITRmuMA/s400/IMG_5029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433134420140765186" border="0" /></a>Living room - now with furniture from local 20th century furniture sourcer, <a href="http://www.retromoderne.com.au/">Retro Moderne</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6ZNj8NxbVwqeLEXyP9L05lfRv2sYsCzUzgj-R46ljbCc8k_H6fisLulwB5teY2CyTj4kSLqeddobQVJ-XuDimFeET9H2w_e8IrhM4LExIi2tF3_92tdHSkeZ1BJarhPDpLTybUn8Tv8/s1600-h/IMG_5028.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6ZNj8NxbVwqeLEXyP9L05lfRv2sYsCzUzgj-R46ljbCc8k_H6fisLulwB5teY2CyTj4kSLqeddobQVJ-XuDimFeET9H2w_e8IrhM4LExIi2tF3_92tdHSkeZ1BJarhPDpLTybUn8Tv8/s400/IMG_5028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433134354407827330" border="0" /></a>Brushbox handles to stained hoop ply cabinets.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfz1VBJewcAE4rsSeBcWczonJsQrN7nbiRvIC0QFhqLzFDn1vnChcwRoL9S3QQn591KICkDbJl6Gef0KzfQ5ychBnVfpaQz3gnlFAPGrbDSgQawJ8B2Ctrwe_2JMsd3HKlOkP6Cadwk8/s1600-h/IMG_5027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfz1VBJewcAE4rsSeBcWczonJsQrN7nbiRvIC0QFhqLzFDn1vnChcwRoL9S3QQn591KICkDbJl6Gef0KzfQ5ychBnVfpaQz3gnlFAPGrbDSgQawJ8B2Ctrwe_2JMsd3HKlOkP6Cadwk8/s400/IMG_5027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433134304771565106" border="0" /></a>View from Dining to Kitchen. Note the large timber sliding door to contain solar warmth in room in winter and to control sound.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmhJPCA8xQd1HvF7nmwkIP6OqRhx1MBkwcSsitYv4VUgZCICMTdS308znE2guk7yzZIGOQMSscDSxQ2mYpaRk0zssfJ32BSCVh61VY07E2iDhwluJQZcsEGUPEjNDruS7tOkgffpSQ1I/s1600-h/IMG_5023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmhJPCA8xQd1HvF7nmwkIP6OqRhx1MBkwcSsitYv4VUgZCICMTdS308znE2guk7yzZIGOQMSscDSxQ2mYpaRk0zssfJ32BSCVh61VY07E2iDhwluJQZcsEGUPEjNDruS7tOkgffpSQ1I/s400/IMG_5023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433134249221032754" border="0" /></a>Large doors from the Gallery into the Kitchen and Dining Room (to left) enable the rear of the house to be used separately and privately from the front of the house and to contain winter warmth.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcHkTs1tsFE6sdhPnZkeqdnuwWduUp4_6o0f8Q4BTmmz0qsbIlUty_BXxc1pXTUlhuH7dBXCpoenn73cFaNNpnSQL351ltr3QOO3S1wt0IjSWIYJvXRK13jwNk5XK7qe-J8Ct05wC8kI/s1600-h/IMG_5021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcHkTs1tsFE6sdhPnZkeqdnuwWduUp4_6o0f8Q4BTmmz0qsbIlUty_BXxc1pXTUlhuH7dBXCpoenn73cFaNNpnSQL351ltr3QOO3S1wt0IjSWIYJvXRK13jwNk5XK7qe-J8Ct05wC8kI/s400/IMG_5021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433134175082211330" border="0" /></a>View from Gallery to Living Room<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWfLQQecPuvpBoxpT6djegdyFPd8BSbs23P3otqcn0krbDFF5TzdVWmPmR3iKZhfC1LVTFtFvz68M8TX6zkjIZcGXUXwV29Sjld_FTIdpbimCkJgBPFnQzgs9DOEBt8FmdS5ylA6v7UE/s1600-h/IMG_5019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWfLQQecPuvpBoxpT6djegdyFPd8BSbs23P3otqcn0krbDFF5TzdVWmPmR3iKZhfC1LVTFtFvz68M8TX6zkjIZcGXUXwV29Sjld_FTIdpbimCkJgBPFnQzgs9DOEBt8FmdS5ylA6v7UE/s400/IMG_5019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433133383859397138" border="0" /></a>Office in use. Marmoleum benchtop surfaces provide the perfect work surface.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtBcYXBMm2rUG7hZPDhhfZWaSvGvUImwCw5hUueBqvW003oousP57QKtQLYlVimmSgv59cyOIB7F7AnQ18rJhJqHZpNwaAOYAb9U8KbVZcKlohftgt_pSWJ-KR0_rBHThsYfJu8Ck2vxU/s1600-h/IMG_4998.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtBcYXBMm2rUG7hZPDhhfZWaSvGvUImwCw5hUueBqvW003oousP57QKtQLYlVimmSgv59cyOIB7F7AnQ18rJhJqHZpNwaAOYAb9U8KbVZcKlohftgt_pSWJ-KR0_rBHThsYfJu8Ck2vxU/s320/IMG_4998.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433138267106297906" border="0" /></a>Blackbutt stair treads (new) on steel stringers are contained by a decorative screen and handrail of recycled hoop pine from the old house.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZD9kQ4JLvvXH0mNjRAWzhQEtNHhPITjpJ9_vlzhLVoiFLQS8iwfVhfcbAbeuKF8g71eqC1_DWDe50kYVCK8ovIMGI9yM6PIIsTZ7eDEq0mb3B5AiSs_I6QGBS_9TYMoIPTGMOQr9d8A/s1600-h/IMG_4997.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZD9kQ4JLvvXH0mNjRAWzhQEtNHhPITjpJ9_vlzhLVoiFLQS8iwfVhfcbAbeuKF8g71eqC1_DWDe50kYVCK8ovIMGI9yM6PIIsTZ7eDEq0mb3B5AiSs_I6QGBS_9TYMoIPTGMOQr9d8A/s200/IMG_4997.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433141238403598690" border="0" /></a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-12425015760922086992010-01-18T14:53:00.015+11:002010-01-18T15:09:47.596+11:00Happy new yearOnly 2 weeks to go to handover and the house is almost there!<br /><br />Despite temperatures outside the house soaring to 36 degrees today in Brisbane, the inside of the house, particularly the parts with concrete floors, were refreshingly cool. Higher rooms, warmed through the glass and natural thermal air movement, cooled down quickly once windows and louvres were opened to admit breezes.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIJXlbxb0dkFmlmogh4p7xJ23_2jCJBXndwMRemDtkH-p18HwA3eNjK9XwdWQDIo7xWmQUDDo4-VOPOcojuyLm196n5mIZfpMeecMkbLClRkLEJDja7w1u3hW3rJANFJNkPZMUEM70kE/s1600-h/IMG_8368+study.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIJXlbxb0dkFmlmogh4p7xJ23_2jCJBXndwMRemDtkH-p18HwA3eNjK9XwdWQDIo7xWmQUDDo4-VOPOcojuyLm196n5mIZfpMeecMkbLClRkLEJDja7w1u3hW3rJANFJNkPZMUEM70kE/s320/IMG_8368+study.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427924314709078690" border="0" /></a>The study has been happily taken over by foreman Jean-Yves - a place to enjoy river glimpses, the courtyard outlook and a view to the building team.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMmbtf6ikoH0EVTpTw2VoOKd7RsVjM-aWkdQiBzT90oXGkNYKBTt7vMkrmqGWVYzDwcNYp22S0p4EjklAC3XwJDzQ0aY-biItcfSo4opf7wNxxPyNiREjQyrgb_2LEcU2VCWb8KRnQ5Q/s1600-h/IMG_8371+bedroom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMmbtf6ikoH0EVTpTw2VoOKd7RsVjM-aWkdQiBzT90oXGkNYKBTt7vMkrmqGWVYzDwcNYp22S0p4EjklAC3XwJDzQ0aY-biItcfSo4opf7wNxxPyNiREjQyrgb_2LEcU2VCWb8KRnQ5Q/s320/IMG_8371+bedroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427924251535199570" border="0" /></a>Bedroom cabinetry is almost complete and ceiling fans and lightshades are in. Desktops await a linoleum finish.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPpkPzLqs2M5dMfZt-X0mBPw1SFXBehZhpv0YB2laSmnJTVGs9Cl65lhteX-soX60uQ4Ey7JUlCXCnsfTdIQN8QOu3bxA8QivY6I6WPOzKUzoUYVsmHKE_0gM3YvbTCUIf1RzwBCv-cY/s1600-h/IMG_8376+bedroom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPpkPzLqs2M5dMfZt-X0mBPw1SFXBehZhpv0YB2laSmnJTVGs9Cl65lhteX-soX60uQ4Ey7JUlCXCnsfTdIQN8QOu3bxA8QivY6I6WPOzKUzoUYVsmHKE_0gM3YvbTCUIf1RzwBCv-cY/s320/IMG_8376+bedroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427924195117027922" border="0" /></a>Bedrooms to the front of the house not only have fanlights over doorways but also high openings to release hot air and to offer sky views through the even higher glass louvres beyond.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8RT3JOyxDp9ZHE5nUfhTnlbdQFHzAUSGzFF3hllGyAZORyYUKhSgh6wpIf5Rz6My8JxKJ89uJveTB3VrWHhl2hu7hawWxy4p-oGsanUd7pB7PIqUcc9v6NpgmsYE8KK5onzHpT4LJlw/s1600-h/IMG_8379+thermo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8RT3JOyxDp9ZHE5nUfhTnlbdQFHzAUSGzFF3hllGyAZORyYUKhSgh6wpIf5Rz6My8JxKJ89uJveTB3VrWHhl2hu7hawWxy4p-oGsanUd7pB7PIqUcc9v6NpgmsYE8KK5onzHpT4LJlw/s200/IMG_8379+thermo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427924061737759282" border="0" /></a>Thermal sensors are one part of the Ecovision information gathering system. These are scattered around the house and feed information on temperature variations into the central computer to add to the information on water tank levels and use, gas and electricity consumption and energy generation.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCE7uS3gwwGuDmuiyDyh0Mmn6BnD5js_wdcsGByH5l2f1nXXgjTHXEnX6SZetmBccA9sNFsK2zqp9cT2bpx7rBk9-iXXF40IQXCsPN_qZWqxUsizUV4RCm2V__i9z7F1mNWnNkPrycrG8/s1600-h/IMG_8380+living.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCE7uS3gwwGuDmuiyDyh0Mmn6BnD5js_wdcsGByH5l2f1nXXgjTHXEnX6SZetmBccA9sNFsK2zqp9cT2bpx7rBk9-iXXF40IQXCsPN_qZWqxUsizUV4RCm2V__i9z7F1mNWnNkPrycrG8/s320/IMG_8380+living.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427923998854169858" border="0" /></a>Living Room<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh57Cw7ImZOAMwXufGvHcAVuMAa8ngjeRuySr8GlnoRfVcUfRUceD3d7eAVzMzAsfwuhxbxRMW0OdxU8dBGwd7gl7HFeRcqEAi5KP2KbZn6E-Z93OdoVoFXgbHpp29Z8fNFHzpcyoszDw/s1600-h/IMG_8381+hall+to+north.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh57Cw7ImZOAMwXufGvHcAVuMAa8ngjeRuySr8GlnoRfVcUfRUceD3d7eAVzMzAsfwuhxbxRMW0OdxU8dBGwd7gl7HFeRcqEAi5KP2KbZn6E-Z93OdoVoFXgbHpp29Z8fNFHzpcyoszDw/s320/IMG_8381+hall+to+north.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427923935861141922" border="0" /></a>Gallery view towards front door<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37UG5Hi2YkPHbfv2fIZ-JYHAjiSkQFmEzva-HVy3IJzTW6nT3ENg8cyjLsf3YQmvuT0O8sgt5xkv2AAnoB92PTK6nI6Hf-y74gbgB4Gs_GFsWqzT4Da8UwffWw12pccyPjQUHdSrJXKk/s1600-h/IMG_8382+kitchen.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37UG5Hi2YkPHbfv2fIZ-JYHAjiSkQFmEzva-HVy3IJzTW6nT3ENg8cyjLsf3YQmvuT0O8sgt5xkv2AAnoB92PTK6nI6Hf-y74gbgB4Gs_GFsWqzT4Da8UwffWw12pccyPjQUHdSrJXKk/s320/IMG_8382+kitchen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427923869212744946" border="0" /></a>Kitchen - almost complete<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjJxGqRZ5zcP-GEbi3xGl3iJBjERPtafRE6uLjyo8vVowJEvorTAYTEcOJFqC6BLLskzMQZkxtYf8HzBmKec3dajG0bZ-0Yqc2jpdAbVRB1iGvY9d9u0CghOrhtCARA921ywwD0xstso/s1600-h/IMG_8384+stair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjJxGqRZ5zcP-GEbi3xGl3iJBjERPtafRE6uLjyo8vVowJEvorTAYTEcOJFqC6BLLskzMQZkxtYf8HzBmKec3dajG0bZ-0Yqc2jpdAbVRB1iGvY9d9u0CghOrhtCARA921ywwD0xstso/s320/IMG_8384+stair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427923812493434946" border="0" /></a>Open stairs to allow breezes and light.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7wMlCdE5Kun3Wusju_R8BncJHkeIELbXnv8g2GFyKrPp5Enmxbz5Mcw_fmT3GjgwRbgMLGuTH7Tw5hEQbIo8WcJpFLfLkB5tRq6GblaQcds9luluEtSE5irIupmTotbBx9rSXfUiqY4/s1600-h/IMG_8385+stair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7wMlCdE5Kun3Wusju_R8BncJHkeIELbXnv8g2GFyKrPp5Enmxbz5Mcw_fmT3GjgwRbgMLGuTH7Tw5hEQbIo8WcJpFLfLkB5tRq6GblaQcds9luluEtSE5irIupmTotbBx9rSXfUiqY4/s320/IMG_8385+stair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427923738984018802" border="0" /></a>Ensuite is almost complete. The window to the east is a source of considerable heat gain (reflected off the galvanised roof just below the sill) so may be upgraded to more insulating timber louvres.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPM7pi-9tAc0mpl3LEznnOout53qG3R167vvTlwdjBPfKaMd9fF4ldU-02zH23fe8Y50ZWpSM0CxQv7rxM9xyiOIfe2WrH-pd_8Eyfmq0efogs9sHkSSoy95fwNcK6uS8ICmpagxt-OQw/s1600-h/IMG_8390+screen.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPM7pi-9tAc0mpl3LEznnOout53qG3R167vvTlwdjBPfKaMd9fF4ldU-02zH23fe8Y50ZWpSM0CxQv7rxM9xyiOIfe2WrH-pd_8Eyfmq0efogs9sHkSSoy95fwNcK6uS8ICmpagxt-OQw/s320/IMG_8390+screen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427923683675482050" border="0" /></a>External venetians, adjustable in height and angle provide flexible shade to the River Terrace.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXKr3XR2kr6_KgY7pG-WBM25D9o-tXEjQ6xU7IVSZh_Pef5yoRlGZQmULZAl8Z2eVsi0Akjf22UASMgA27w0fAu8ckHmzUNfil2PD2kHkpto54Hv-Eng5ipPCqxtC9wOOZqDWjDqXO0U/s1600-h/IMG_8395+balcony+post.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXKr3XR2kr6_KgY7pG-WBM25D9o-tXEjQ6xU7IVSZh_Pef5yoRlGZQmULZAl8Z2eVsi0Akjf22UASMgA27w0fAu8ckHmzUNfil2PD2kHkpto54Hv-Eng5ipPCqxtC9wOOZqDWjDqXO0U/s200/IMG_8395+balcony+post.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427923613548274178" border="0" /></a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-15973728618047519712009-12-23T12:38:00.008+11:002009-12-23T12:51:45.236+11:00Christmas Eve EveEverything is looking sparkly and almost nearly finished. Timber floors are being polished today and the concrete floors were revealed from under their protective plastic sheeting - beautiful and cooling on a hot summer's morning.<br /><br />The building team has been working flat out and will continue until the end of today when they collapse in a big heap.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnaLCqDCK8iz3tJMmrWhaXC3vYXSfxDwf3-mhHdXhkxHGoT318C27HbaMPR3F88-EXK1h0t3BIzmAOZV-v2AJzaGrtzmAEmGY95Bp6-bdQAlFk1XSNrNsYxDhP44SUJUZnzMdFFNTC1dE/s1600-h/IMG_4454+living.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnaLCqDCK8iz3tJMmrWhaXC3vYXSfxDwf3-mhHdXhkxHGoT318C27HbaMPR3F88-EXK1h0t3BIzmAOZV-v2AJzaGrtzmAEmGY95Bp6-bdQAlFk1XSNrNsYxDhP44SUJUZnzMdFFNTC1dE/s400/IMG_4454+living.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418241715896891426" border="0" /></a>Living Room<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkK4YRkjCAEestAjRCAdZpSkXBSOpTcy_SBnNa6hJCDD51FbYJmC9VsxEt6LYYKltg1Wqx7WElCnduz2Ej7R-Eo_k9efUkP-m-0yvtIdRwQUFafDdasWPAVbteo7TkmPB9eMiHUAP0Wk/s1600-h/IMG_4453+kitchen.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkK4YRkjCAEestAjRCAdZpSkXBSOpTcy_SBnNa6hJCDD51FbYJmC9VsxEt6LYYKltg1Wqx7WElCnduz2Ej7R-Eo_k9efUkP-m-0yvtIdRwQUFafDdasWPAVbteo7TkmPB9eMiHUAP0Wk/s400/IMG_4453+kitchen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418241906338003970" border="0" /></a>Kitchen - not yet finished! Clear and stained hoop pine solid ply joinery with reconstituted stone benchtops.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtffFU5T2ldMHl-dfydRXO7tAsTXxxDH6f7ZDDovsRmPmWfws6rb-N_h8xdhJdSmdlJ-xMXn4M_shL_F6tKZ3gJHP_7jon_qRG0SiUL15lq5nue0YBBCfsYsqbO61VUvPp8kTZk3jOISc/s1600-h/IMG_4452+courtyard.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 347px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtffFU5T2ldMHl-dfydRXO7tAsTXxxDH6f7ZDDovsRmPmWfws6rb-N_h8xdhJdSmdlJ-xMXn4M_shL_F6tKZ3gJHP_7jon_qRG0SiUL15lq5nue0YBBCfsYsqbO61VUvPp8kTZk3jOISc/s400/IMG_4452+courtyard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418241823511570130" border="0" /></a>Sunny central courtyard. There will be grass between the pavers to filter rainwater into the tank below.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UjVUx-Fm2QulILcIZrUaITTGxN9Wjbtm6SJtRRnDCLBTI2Zn05xTQqn9TRte7HE95Kqo9_-fgRSdpsXs945WmKUK6soSMZjJTULs5OFag4QasgD3XyvmBN6Jt0tSK-lA7fikjtPmUEQ/s1600-h/IMG_4451+Dining.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6UjVUx-Fm2QulILcIZrUaITTGxN9Wjbtm6SJtRRnDCLBTI2Zn05xTQqn9TRte7HE95Kqo9_-fgRSdpsXs945WmKUK6soSMZjJTULs5OFag4QasgD3XyvmBN6Jt0tSK-lA7fikjtPmUEQ/s400/IMG_4451+Dining.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418241774575599234" border="0" /></a>All limewash rendering is now finished to the blockwork.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikDwI2Dudu4SV2mmHmDg8cUjzu3XFnoTN2XlU-K-EU5EO9Uj2IyV28SI3uXH_Usfnm6MN9yP3Dmc5bQW2pdGyauKPfF_PRBJFr9cEK9eFbMvrSPVHFl2-imq8CQ4fAaW5uMxRu9QyxsG0/s1600-h/IMG_4450+stair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikDwI2Dudu4SV2mmHmDg8cUjzu3XFnoTN2XlU-K-EU5EO9Uj2IyV28SI3uXH_Usfnm6MN9yP3Dmc5bQW2pdGyauKPfF_PRBJFr9cEK9eFbMvrSPVHFl2-imq8CQ4fAaW5uMxRu9QyxsG0/s400/IMG_4450+stair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418243166752809234" border="0" /></a>Blackbutt stairs on painted steel stringers are now almost complete - just waiting for the decorative screen and handrail.Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-13145561239346549962009-12-21T11:53:00.009+11:002009-12-21T12:14:00.107+11:00At the 11th hour<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-SU7Uj7BgXOj_cQkMtl4kj22jSlZR5n7vh8oTXSWzZYvTFPjb-U2StUvYi0sTvtppkKz0Viu-c0CIdILaDcvfQrWRuagiYYC-xz4bcJaHhv-DD8TThx_m9c-XPsPkmuV8j_zGP3ZOgo/s1600-h/IMG_4429+side+of+house.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-SU7Uj7BgXOj_cQkMtl4kj22jSlZR5n7vh8oTXSWzZYvTFPjb-U2StUvYi0sTvtppkKz0Viu-c0CIdILaDcvfQrWRuagiYYC-xz4bcJaHhv-DD8TThx_m9c-XPsPkmuV8j_zGP3ZOgo/s400/IMG_4429+side+of+house.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417488453498172370" border="0" /></a>Although the whole house and landscaping won't be complete for Christmas as hoped, the inside should be sufficiently there to appreciate how the finished house will look. Here are photos from this morning - 2 days before the team has a rest after working 6 day weeks.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqe5in5ccbEJdRUystsxtr5zP675mSnYEyDdSzBU3cBRXE7N7VWq9kGuQpS3o-ld32GhTVMs_62eD6D9VVKNTljgOmfKUtWSb9UMNRuPFOHY2bUDpcznNaHhO7HkdF2a25s94eFEPVYQ/s1600-h/IMG_4422+feet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqe5in5ccbEJdRUystsxtr5zP675mSnYEyDdSzBU3cBRXE7N7VWq9kGuQpS3o-ld32GhTVMs_62eD6D9VVKNTljgOmfKUtWSb9UMNRuPFOHY2bUDpcznNaHhO7HkdF2a25s94eFEPVYQ/s200/IMG_4422+feet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417486744641124770" border="0" /></a>All concrete polishing is now complete. Entry pavers and slab show the difference between the internal concrete (and pavers, below architect's feet) and standard Portland cement with bluestone and hand-scattered coloured aggregate.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGeIw2B-yWlU9atK2AFWb7h7nH2Yp2kdU3Nwis-PzSzJQPCbqV8zxtXzCNbJbk6NqS9EmBAgkh1eWdhhlNHH8JARuQy0ncgi8D8Vlw5ygO3nYr8zqrlq9NUBLSzLsrsqytUjQopSg5IA/s1600-h/IMG_4443+stair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGeIw2B-yWlU9atK2AFWb7h7nH2Yp2kdU3Nwis-PzSzJQPCbqV8zxtXzCNbJbk6NqS9EmBAgkh1eWdhhlNHH8JARuQy0ncgi8D8Vlw5ygO3nYr8zqrlq9NUBLSzLsrsqytUjQopSg5IA/s400/IMG_4443+stair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417489026963983154" border="0" /></a>Stairs are going in today - no more ladders and steps made of salvaged ply and timber.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEc-d9tSO6DPjrcgAceDopP3HgpgKyiwGdsxlMXSG-AXY3Wn0qM7XhZhMQs0wXQjegcYFgmXgJpXiaBM7RoAUYlVIoT03w9TblkBaEBPaPSawXmVObIQLkUapjLQpRSMtnP2PR8meNdvI/s1600-h/IMG_4442+tile.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEc-d9tSO6DPjrcgAceDopP3HgpgKyiwGdsxlMXSG-AXY3Wn0qM7XhZhMQs0wXQjegcYFgmXgJpXiaBM7RoAUYlVIoT03w9TblkBaEBPaPSawXmVObIQLkUapjLQpRSMtnP2PR8meNdvI/s200/IMG_4442+tile.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417488590104924818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xE9a_JXUBHE1FljL19mjVqVKoFQIDBPqSuN5A7y5JCd0OMOaAEel10JaZCxPJ9hujjJPZvT5OSvUtRtsk2xcujOB-jzGTcBoA_6CAU0n4pfOCr8C1TKdYVJQSPZRspQ21VVw2C3ALac/s1600-h/IMG_4432+tiles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xE9a_JXUBHE1FljL19mjVqVKoFQIDBPqSuN5A7y5JCd0OMOaAEel10JaZCxPJ9hujjJPZvT5OSvUtRtsk2xcujOB-jzGTcBoA_6CAU0n4pfOCr8C1TKdYVJQSPZRspQ21VVw2C3ALac/s200/IMG_4432+tiles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417488517836861954" border="0" /></a>The floor and wall tiles (recycled content, glass and glazed porcelain) are complete.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRL1v-px_z8zjsZsJd6pBv1KQgtsffr76cvAOsI6YDYAtqthvh_XF3M2HevHK-_bl0BBXFwOI6mxDiQNBfTK3UCG4eQChw60L-uOTdMOWwO27Kddg-67ayAFeThaVCq6eypbXWCo08WY/s1600-h/IMG_4424+entry.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRL1v-px_z8zjsZsJd6pBv1KQgtsffr76cvAOsI6YDYAtqthvh_XF3M2HevHK-_bl0BBXFwOI6mxDiQNBfTK3UCG4eQChw60L-uOTdMOWwO27Kddg-67ayAFeThaVCq6eypbXWCo08WY/s200/IMG_4424+entry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417488394436869762" border="0" /></a>Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5147361386529180405.post-10592271019168919822009-12-17T16:40:00.007+11:002009-12-17T16:52:40.827+11:00Nearly there!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_PkAqK8jGcLAejdYusKsWL6Sr5YDOsvku9JirCUj7AkI-ymPtpYdr_bomQr0uF7TIIcxbKEi5lGMcuUKWhnLepxsfyZnf0EcMMAyp1rwX-eqgAN85tTwq81H0UCMI60L3QbnhuctPxU/s1600-h/IMG_2320+front+fence.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_PkAqK8jGcLAejdYusKsWL6Sr5YDOsvku9JirCUj7AkI-ymPtpYdr_bomQr0uF7TIIcxbKEi5lGMcuUKWhnLepxsfyZnf0EcMMAyp1rwX-eqgAN85tTwq81H0UCMI60L3QbnhuctPxU/s320/IMG_2320+front+fence.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416078286282012674" border="0" /></a>Narrow chamferboards salvaged from the previous house have new life as fence palings.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzWX3_w4gT3OeQSewL9dHEwv1eujqExmxXPDcp38Wh13hQHCYPJjQ6ze2V8h5OrU2C0FCseeXb-El-4Di5ObBQyGlqIFRz7T7YeC2pM_Ft-pxKKFDXo4CMAVUm8kwxkhQ7gwLbCssVm4/s1600-h/IMG_2319+daniel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzWX3_w4gT3OeQSewL9dHEwv1eujqExmxXPDcp38Wh13hQHCYPJjQ6ze2V8h5OrU2C0FCseeXb-El-4Di5ObBQyGlqIFRz7T7YeC2pM_Ft-pxKKFDXo4CMAVUm8kwxkhQ7gwLbCssVm4/s320/IMG_2319+daniel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416078219234225378" border="0" /></a>Daniel, fitting the translucent roof over the Plant Room<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpTavevPDXOxKEcWAeSK5Vkf7yS-xlF0aQlIwKiuDYrG_DpcckMMVqbLZAEuaaUuSG8vi5kBedCY2zhIde4YFDNIYxRKA1ZHGBgDC5EyaVvQDw0uWG8NkOTdfg0AeWrYJN-lWg2PQLIg/s1600-h/IMG_2314+entry+battens.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpTavevPDXOxKEcWAeSK5Vkf7yS-xlF0aQlIwKiuDYrG_DpcckMMVqbLZAEuaaUuSG8vi5kBedCY2zhIde4YFDNIYxRKA1ZHGBgDC5EyaVvQDw0uWG8NkOTdfg0AeWrYJN-lWg2PQLIg/s320/IMG_2314+entry+battens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416078163059379506" border="0" /></a>The Entry has a outer, battened enclosure to allow for secure airflow through the house from or to the north.Emma Scragghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15917183147235002914noreply@blogger.com0