tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957074720324686869.post8097714310272130168..comments2024-03-12T14:47:27.655+10:00Comments on Life at Arbordale Farm: Moving to NZ - The Planning BeginsFiona from Arbordale Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196630415124998431noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957074720324686869.post-80965955427236578312013-05-30T13:00:54.097+10:002013-05-30T13:00:54.097+10:00This is exciting, Fiona!
We built our own straw b...This is exciting, Fiona!<br /><br />We built our own straw bale house and we love it. It really is cool in summer and warm in winter. We also have straw stuffed internal walls that are also rendered which keeps the earthen look of the straw bale house. That also contributes to thermal mass and insulative qualities.<br /><br />As we built our house ourselves, it gave us the freedom to make a few little changes as we went. We purchased much of the fixtures and fittings online, from eBay and demolition yards which saved us alot of money and has resulted in a quirky little house that we love. <br /><br />Daffodilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526079629022641191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957074720324686869.post-59305635902702555562013-05-21T17:59:29.810+10:002013-05-21T17:59:29.810+10:00Wow. What an exciting time ahead for you.
On an un...Wow. What an exciting time ahead for you.<br />On an unrelated note, did you know you got a mention here.<br />http://www.plasticfreejuly.org/blogs.html<br />Take careBruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957074720324686869.post-70261687727516586552013-05-20T19:08:10.714+10:002013-05-20T19:08:10.714+10:00Exciting! Lucky that you know an architect too :)...Exciting! Lucky that you know an architect too :) We had a look at rammed earth, but we couldn't decide on the floor plan. Then we found our removal house, not completely ideal, but easier than making decisions! From the small amount of research I did, a good point I saw was to have thermal mass as well as the insulation (straw bale), so a nice big concrete slab etc could do that for you. I'm sure your architect will be able to suggest something.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12874273438983052621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957074720324686869.post-7507568704361689522013-05-20T12:16:19.830+10:002013-05-20T12:16:19.830+10:00looking forward to hearing about building a straw ...looking forward to hearing about building a straw house if you plan to go that way!Living The Dream Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06026663023290288296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957074720324686869.post-68481205727747741732013-05-20T09:02:48.071+10:002013-05-20T09:02:48.071+10:00Wow, how exciting Fiona. What an adventure it wil...Wow, how exciting Fiona. What an adventure it will be for you both. Sorry, I don't have any ideas for you on building. My only suggestion is to put mostly drawers in your kitchen instead of cupboards under benches, so much easier to get to things instead of reaching right into the back of the cupboard. Can't wait to see your photos once you start building. Good luck!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15325652992072849818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957074720324686869.post-20232465301387625032013-05-19T19:14:21.946+10:002013-05-19T19:14:21.946+10:00Oh I would love a straw bale house! *sigh* How wo...Oh I would love a straw bale house! *sigh* How wonderful to begin the journey! You must be so excited.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975556587020883049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957074720324686869.post-41643349680736383762013-05-19T18:40:04.167+10:002013-05-19T18:40:04.167+10:00Very exciting indeed! I would love a bit of NZ tim...Very exciting indeed! I would love a bit of NZ time. Imagine being able to walk in the long grass without terror...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305924750586655358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7957074720324686869.post-83225749178490425582013-05-19T08:14:43.356+10:002013-05-19T08:14:43.356+10:00Wow, how exciting for you, it will be like living ...Wow, how exciting for you, it will be like living in a giant "chilly bin" !!!!! you will be so snug and warm.<br />There are some straw bale houses on "Grand Designs" from the ABC show, you may be able to bring them up on your computer.<br />MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.com