In this forum we often rightly criticise builders....
Quick update
I have engaged the lawyer who is going to review all the documents and come up with a strategy. We have a meeting Monday.
I have also notified the certifier…
NEW BUILD - HIA - BUILDER GROUNDS TO TERMINATE IF OWNER DOES
The simple answer is that under standard lump sum contract the owner has no right to bring other conttractors to site, or the right to a variation.
If you want…
Thermally Efficient Passive Style house - Blower Door test
Hi Everyone,
We are starting the design phase for a thermally efficient home in Sydney. As part of doing this we are going to make the home air tight, install an…
Experience with Passivhaus/Passive House certification
Of course it can cost zero. The core fundamentals are easy to learn. Of course it will only get you so far without engaging an expert, but even shifting rooms…
Experience with Passivhaus/Passive House certification
I find this thread extremely interesting with some really thought provoking comments.
I have a bit of a passion for improving thermal efficiency, not an expert by any means, but…
Experience with Passivhaus/Passive House certification
FWIW in Adelaide you'd be looking at $500k+ for a certified passivhaus and that's for a very modest sized home. You will also need to engage an architect who specialises…