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Central Otago team

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A regional team from the communities of Alexandra, Clyde, Cromwell, Queenstown and Wananka

Location: Cromwell
Members: 10
Latest Activity: 2 Jul 2008

July 4th Next meeting

Discussion over drinks at 4pm in the Molyneaux restuarant at Otago Polytechnic's in Cromwell campus.

The concept plans for Sampsa's house will be presented by Sarah Johnson including a discussion on why straw bale? We will then discuss input into these plans

Everyone invited.

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Vision for More Sustainable Housing

A Sauna and a loft are in keeping with our client’s Finnish roots. Earthen floors, a five tonne masonry stove, thick earthen plasters and a large central earthen 'mass' wall will all act as passive solar collectors absorbing the warmth of the direct solar radiation during the day and warming the home during the cold Central Otago winter nights.

Utilizing straw bales as our high R6 wall insulation will take a non-toxic, natural, renewable and potentially polluting waste product (as straw is often burned) and create a wonderfully insulated sanctuary from exterior noise and temperatures. This is a perfect material for the dry and Central Otago climate and with little local sources of timber.

There will be no fossil fuels used to meet the space or water heating needs for this home. Passive solar, active solar thermal and a super-efficient five tone masonry stove will keep the interior space and domestic hot water needs just the right temperatures while keeping environmental emissions to a rock bottom
minimum.

Key SHAC Team House Fact Box

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Number of Students:
Number of Professionals and Volunteers:
Estimated Cost:
Energy:
Water: Low-flow appliances
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Affordable and Suitable for Purpose:
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HERS Rating:

Progress

Design changes and consenting issues have slowed progress. Building is now expected to start in September 2009. Student involvement

Challenges

challenges

Opportunities for the next SHAC

opportunities

Team Central Otago SHAC Events

When		What	Where	Time	Cost	Tutor
August
Sat 29^th and Sun 30th		Dry Stone Wall Construction course	Cromwell	9am-4pm	$247.50	Steve Holmes
September
Sat 12^th and Sun 13th	Schist Veneering course		Cromwell	9am – 4pm	$247.50	Steve Holmes
Sat 12^th	Introduction to Natural Building workshop		Wanaka	9am- 4pm	$110	Sven Johnson from Sol Design and Jessica Eyers from SEED Consultancy
Thurs 10th	The Commercial Benefits of Green Building seminar		Queenstown	2-4pm	$65	Jessica Eyers from SEED Consultancy
To be confirmed	Masonry Stove lecture		Cromwell	4-5pm Networking event	Free	Albie Barden see www.mainewoodheat.com
To be confimred	The benefits of Masonry stoves workshop for architects		Cromwell	2-4pm	$65	Albie Barden see www.mainewoodheat.com
2 days To be confirmed	Build a Masonry stove course		Clyde	8.30-5pm	$440	Albie Barden www.mainewoodheat.com
6 days to be confirmed	Design and build a masonry stove course		Clyde	8.30am-5pm Some evenings	$1000	Albie Barden see www.mainewoodheat.com
1 day to be confirmed	Build an outdoor pizza oven		Queenstown Wanaka	9.00am-4pm	$110	Albie Barden see www.mainewoodheat.com
October
Sat 10th	Introduction to Natural Building workshop				$110	Sven Johnson from Sol Design
Fri 16th	Photovoltaics – has their time come? Workshop		Cromwell	1-3 pm	$65	Tony from Smart Energy Ltd
Fri 16^th	Micro Photovoltaics and Wind - lecture		Cromwell	4-5pm 5-6pm networking event	free	Tony from Smart Energy Ltd
Sat 17^th	Micro hydro for your property workshop		Cromwell	9-11am	$65	Tony from Smart Energy Ltd
Sat 17th	Wind power for your property workshop		Cromwell	1-3pm	$65	Tony Smart Energy Ltd
November
Sat 7th	Straw Bale wall raising			9.00am - 4.00pm	Free	Sven Johnson
Sat 7th	Dry garden visit		Cromwell	11-12	Free	Jo Wakelin
Sun 8^th- Fri 13th	Straw bale Design and Construction course		Clyde	8.30am- 5pm and some evenings	$1000	Sven and Sarah Johnson 14 people maximum
Sun 15th	The big open Home event Celebration lunch for those who have helped		Clyde	10am-4.00pm	Free	Judges of SHAC project present. Much publicity and press release here leading to Cromwell public display centre as next phase
Mon 16th	Natural Building for Architects			1.00-3.00pm	$65	Dr Robert Vale
February 2010
Fri 12^th	Natural Plastering		Clyde	12.30-4.00pm	$65	Sven
	Natural Plastering lecture		Wanaka	7.30pm		Sven
Sat 13^th and Sun 14th	Natural Plastering			9am-5pm both days		Sven
Fri night, Sat, Sun	Introduction to Natural Building		Wanaka, Queenstown			Sven Johnson

Discussion Forum

Affordable housing 2 Replies

Started by Steve Henry. Last reply by Hugh Skinner 2 Jul 2008.

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Comment by Sarah Johnston on 1 July 2008 at 2:40pm: Kiuru 30.6.08
Scheme 1: West Elevation
West Elevation.jpg

Comment by Sarah Johnston on 1 July 2008 at 2:36pm: Kiuru 30.6.08
Scheme 1: North Elevation
North Elevation.jpg

Comment by Sarah Johnston on 1 July 2008 at 2:35pm: Kiuru 30.6.08
Scheme 1: East Elevation
We've been struggling with this elevation...so, we look forward to all the input!
East Elevation.jpg

Comment by Sarah Johnston on 1 July 2008 at 2:12pm: Kiuru: 30.6.08
Scheme 1: South Elevation

South Elevation.jpg

Comment by Steve Henry on 1 July 2008 at 1:37pm: Please comment on the schematic designs below

Comment by Sarah Johnston on 30 June 2008 at 10:20pm: Kiuru: 30.6.08
Scheme 1: Loft Level Floor Plan
Loft Level.jpg

Comment by Sarah Johnston on 30 June 2008 at 10:19pm: Kiuru: 30.6.08
Scheme 1: Main Level Floor Plan
Main Level.jpg

Comment by Sarah Johnston on 30 June 2008 at 10:18pm: Kiuru: 30.6.08
Scheme 1: Ground Level Floor Plan
Ground Level.jpg

Comment by Sarah Johnston on 30 June 2008 at 9:57pm: Kiuru: Contour MapKiuru Survey.pdf

Comment by Sarah Johnston on 30 June 2008 at 9:56pm: Kiuru: Design ConsiderationsDesign Guidelines for SHAC.pdf

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