Initially built with a workshop this versatile Hempcrete Granny Flat is a unique space was first used as a serene yoga studio. It has since been expertly converted into a comfortable two-bedroom secondary dwelling or granny flat. This project showcases the flexibility and sustainability of hempcrete construction, offering an eco-friendly living solution that adapts to your needs.
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Congratulations! We’ve made significant progress, but our journey is far from over. With the initial groundwork laid, it’s time to delve deeper into the finer details of your project.
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Consultants and Council approval We hope you are enjoying the design process so far. Next we will look at Consultants and Council approval around the Passive House preference. You may have heard stories of project timelines extending and designs compromised due to issues with council approval. Details that seem inconsequential can trip up even the
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Budget Constraints and final cost This step we will start with the Passive House Budget. There’s probably no other word we use in our industry that consistently causes so much angst. When we mention the word ‘budget’ in our client meetings, things sometimes get awkward. For many, the cost of a project can feel like
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It’s now time to start Refining the Design. Here at Shelter Building Design we’ve designed many homes and other projects and know how many questions people need to consider about their build. Decisions on room sizes, ceiling heights, finishes and appliances, not to mention budget, are all vital to creating your dream home. These all
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Before we get into the Passive House Design Brief here’s some background information about myself and Shelter Building Design.
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Having worked with many clients starting on their pathway to designing then living in a sustainable home I understand the first steps can seem difficult. So, with my team, we created a guide aimed at helping people with building projects so they would start on the right path and reach their project goals.
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At the recent Australia Industrial Hemp Conference (AIHC) in Pokolbin, NSW, Kirstie Wulf delivered a compelling presentation on the benefits of building with hemp. A passionate advocate for sustainable construction, Wulf highlighted hemp’s potential to transform the building industry through its environmental, economic, and practical advantages.
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They say good things come in small packages. That’s certainly true for the fondly named ‘Hempy’ – a small hempcrete house built on a block with the highest bushfire rating, BAL-FZ, in Blackheath in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney.
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Kirstie Wulf attended the Off Grid Living Festival on April 12 and 13, 2024, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm for sustainable living to this vibrant event. The festival, known for its inclusive and educational atmosphere, showcased a diverse array of products, services, skills, and knowledge-sharing opportunities in sustainable, alternative, off-the-grid, and eco-living.
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