Backyard picnic to review design concepts
Sitting on the patch of ground that is quite likely to be our new living room was an ideal way to discuss options for the green home design. The three ... Read MoreStarting to move in, sort of.
Our new neighbours must have wondered who was moving in next door when they saw an unusual mix of items being lugged in – air hockey table, lawn mower, boxes, ... Read MoreBack to the dark ages …
“What do you mean they don’t have a range of electricity tariffs for different times of the day? Isn’t that the equivalent of the Dark Ages for electricity supply?” I ... Read More
For our new sustainable home, I wish …
What did we think should go into a sustainable home design? Dreams about building something ‘different’ often seem to start with a wish list of ideas, culled from many and ... Read More
One for us, two for others
After confirming that the property can fit three homes + gardens, we mapped out a plan for how they will be allocated. Building the first home The first home, located at ... Read More
Influenced by Blue Sky Architecture
Christmas was coming and I desperately needed inspiration for Libby’s gift. Given that we were embarking on our green home adventure, what could I get her that would be appropriate ... Read MoreFind a suitable property
Getting started on the project meant finding some land. It was all very well to think about building a home according to the latest sustainable living principles, but nothing could happen ... Read More
