Started in late 2010 we are self building ( i.e. no main contractor) a Passive House which will be certified Passivehaus from the Passivhaus Institute (www.passiv.de) in Germany. Using passive design, detailing, construction and techniques that are novel in the indigenous construction scene, has its highs & lows - these are our observations & learnings o
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Progress in mid sept - muck & walls!
Well the last few weeks have been all about digging & shifting muck. We have to put in a retaining wall & decided against straight concrete for aesthetic & cost reasons. In the end we chose a segmented retaining wall i.e. an engineered concrete block, that looks vaguely like cut stone - photos to follow once its put up next week. Final setting out of the road & services will happen shortly & the site is really starting to take shape.
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