I am looking to have a house built on the central coast as I cannot find a suitable small energy efficient dwelling for sale. I would be very grateful for any recommendations, preferably for local people.
Many thanks,
Gabrielle
Affordable architect/building designer/builder on central coast, nsw
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onrbikes
MemberWhen we built our place many years ago advertised at the local university. Their would be plenty of interest.
If someone is interested they can use the project in their portfolio and you could also pay them.
Its a tough gig now being a new architect just out of school.
Posted Monday 9 Jan 2012 @ 1:43:25 pm from IP # -
i am not on the central coast, but i am a sustainable building designer/ drafter/consultant /educator with 20 years experience . I have worked often for remote clients (quite simple with h email etc ) . I am based on the north coast (Byron Bay) . If interested email me for further details - davelawrence@exemail.com.au
Posted Monday 9 Jan 2012 @ 7:27:10 pm from IP # -
Currently have a passive solar place with ET hot water and 2.5kW PV nearing completion by owner builder in Budgewoi - more house details in your inbox. Just delivered the plans for a 60 sq m two bedroom passive solar granny flat too (Manly in Sydney) - how small do you want to go?
Posted Tuesday 10 Jan 2012 @ 1:07:43 am from IP # -
Hi Gabrielle,
My names Brendan Iam a local Builder in the gosford area and would be happy to help you out in any way from planing through to construction. I also offer free qouotes. feel free to give me a call on 0428426244.
Thanks Brendan.
Posted Wednesday 11 Jan 2012 @ 11:54:34 am from IP # -
I can possibly help you with a builder as I am a insulation contractor specialising in sustainable products.
The design is important but any reputable builder on the coast, some of which we deal with, can build your design.
We have a few good insulation products that actually work. Most people choose the cheapest insulation product available Fibreglass but do you know that it is hard to install batts gap free (5% gaps are common and reduce the insulation rating by half) and as well batts are rated at Zero moisture content when tested when in real life they (like all insulation) absorb some moisture and only 1.5% moisture reduced the affective insulation by 50%.
More than likely your R4.0 roof batts have an effective R value of 1.0 or less at times and your R1.5 wall batts have an effective value of R 0.4 or less.
No wonder we don't get bang for bucks out of insulation and the hence the real energy efficiency of buildings is a LOT LESS THEN THE STAR RATING due to problems like the above and the lack of air tightness in the building.
Sustainable Building Solutions
Posted Tuesday 14 Feb 2012 @ 6:31:45 am from IP # -
sandystone
MemberWe offer a sustainability brokerage service-so offering a complete service for green design, energy ratings, solar hardware- both PV and Hot water using screened and credible Designers, specialists and contractors.
Based at Green Central, Kariong (Central Coast)we are forming a network to meet the market and promote green / sustainable design and living. We also deliver workshops relating to all aspects of green design and energy for the community.
I have a degree in Sustainable Design Science(UniSyd), have lots of experience in design and energy matters and can assist you, or guide you towards appropriate options.
0431 819 873
I would also be very interested in talking to any other people interested in participating in a 'green' network on the Central CoastPosted Tuesday 14 Feb 2012 @ 10:22:04 pm from IP #
