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Going Passive

5th June 201618th October 2022 By dreamteamNo Comments

There's been a bit of a gap and a hiatus on the blog while we've been getting numerous quotes in from traditional builders and several timber frame suppliers. All were coming in well over budget but we've zeroed in on a design and build solution we had not quite expected - and that we can afford. We are going Passive!! We came to this decision primarily as the couple who are building the next door lodge, have built a passive home already so know what they are doing - which we don't!! Also by joining forces, we can make cost savings with suppliers. The build will now start early August and we hope to be watertight by the end of September. Here's the components of the structure: Isoquick Foundations BECO 375 Walls MVHR Ventilation, Heating and Cooling The Zendher unit we are installing will also give 5 degrees lower than ambient cooling in Summer (power provided by solar PV panels on the roof). The system is also...

Visiting the plot

15th March 2016 By dreamteamNo Comments

Now we own the plot, it was time to meet the one of the potential builders today to get a quote based on our drawings. Here's Lodges 9 and 7 and it was great to have a look inside plot 9 as it has many layout features we've planned. And you can just see Lodge 9 in the distance, Lodge 11 will be somewhere near the bushy tree And nice to see what we're aiming at ...

Drawings Arrive

3rd March 20169th March 2016 By dreamteamNo Comments

Just a couple of weeks after meeting Dave Cleverly, and a day before we completed on the plot, the drawings arrived. All that majorly changed from our virtual walk-throughs was we've moved the utility room so it backs on to the kitchen. This is to accommodate an idea for a walk-through pantry. ...

Ground Zero

19th February 201611th March 2016 By dreamteamNo Comments

So here's the view of the plot in February 2016 when we came to meet Dave Cleverley who drew up the plans for us. Doesn't look much but there's the view from the ground floor. And here's the overall plot dimensions ... ...

Virtually There

9th February 201611th March 2016 By dreamteamNo Comments

After a bit of a search, we found the most brilliant 3D modelling app for the iPad, called Chief Architect Room Planner. It was so good that the architect proper said that he had little to do when we met him on site. Here's a few screenshots ... ...