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Double-glazed windows are being installed. A presentation was made to a group in which the technology of the window was demonstrated. Mor... -
In January, the second concrete floor slab was poured for the majority of the house footprint. Using the same construction as the first fl... -
As well as timber-framed walls being installed, block-layers are building reinforced Firth concrete-block walls on top of the concrete f... -
The Heat Recovery Ventilation System (HRVS) - 'ComfoAir 350' is manufactured by Zehnder (in Germany), imported into New Zealand b... -
Construction on the Passive House building site took a break over the 3 week Christmas holiday period, and this week the house has grown c... -
Rainwater is collected from the roof, via spouting / guttering which discharges into vertical downpipes that are run to storage tanks suppl... -
The Owners have now moved into the house. Landscaping is underway, and finishing touches within the house continue. Joinery fitment... -
Excavation commenced on the site in November 2011. Deep concrete strip and pile footings were dug to bear on solid ground which at... -
Wet areas within the house have water-proofing membranes applied. The walls have user -friendly and environmentally safe 'duroSET&... -
R4.0 'Pink Batts' fibreglass wool insulation is placed between the roof framing throughout the house, with straps stapled to the t...
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