tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post4935269182959978138..comments2024-02-10T18:50:01.193+10:00Comments on Gully Grove: Bringing the elements togetherChris http://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-9398828554462960582009-11-21T16:08:57.681+10:002009-11-21T16:08:57.681+10:00we're a little wilted in the heat today too Ch...we're a little wilted in the heat today too Chris - pwah, it's a shock!! Still holding out against the aircon and drinking lots of water. Not sure if it was intentional but this house does have great cross flow ventilation which I love. Still more to do with making it more solar passive; I'd love to run a bank of modular water tanks along the western end as a heat sink/insulation, but that's probably a dream. Really want to put a pergola along the north western end and grow deciduous vines on it.<br><br>Must go have a look at that link - another little daydream is building a granny flat dug into the slope below the house.<br><br>So much to learn isn't there?Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06512540414202977424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-19990282290741591242009-11-21T17:14:14.086+10:002009-11-21T17:14:14.086+10:00A pergola sounds like the ticket. It would fit rig...A pergola sounds like the ticket. It would fit right in at your place. I could probably rustle up some links with plans for building them. Dave and I would even come around to help construction if you needed.<br><br>By the way, can I send you a cheer squad applauding your decision to hold off, on the air-con? That takes courage in these stinking hot days we've been having lately, LOL.<br><br>Not everyone can hold off and I thoroughly understand the temptation. Health can be an issue so sometimes it's quite justified to purchase air-con. If you can hold off though, better solutions can present themselves.<br><br>Thanks for sharing your ideas. There *is* so much to learn. :)Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-24223500404849960782009-11-24T20:35:40.489+10:002009-11-24T20:35:40.489+10:00Those slimline units look good. And probably bett...Those slimline units look good. And probably better than whirlybirds. One of the ones on our shed was hit by a stick, and doesn't work anymore, so they do have definate disadvantages. I think I'll look into them too when we have the spare cash.<br><br>I'd love to go no air con, but hubby won't hear of it, LOL. He was raised with air con, and has really adjusted to it. I make sure we only use it on extremely hot days though, and often turn it off because I'm too cold.Rinellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531231014570232367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-81147970232419648042009-11-24T21:47:57.417+10:002009-11-24T21:47:57.417+10:00Hey Chris, thankyou so much for the links and idea...Hey Chris, thankyou so much for the links and ideas - adn I'd love you and Dave to teach me how to build something!! Have to get our renovation out of the way first and work out what shape the house is after that ;)<br><br>Love the earthbag home plans, very tempting.Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06512540414202977424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-90430934405024337942009-11-28T08:39:38.391+10:002009-11-28T08:39:38.391+10:00Rinelle, I'll let you know how they perform. W...Rinelle, I'll let you know how they perform. We're hoping to receive them before Christmas. Can't come soon enough in this heat though, LOL.<br><br>I've sent you an email Em. Good luck with the renovations! :)Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.com