We are happy to be shortlisted for the Blog Awards Ireland
Best Eco Green Blog 2012.
Friday, 7 September 2012
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Waterless toilet solutions
Are problems with septic tanks a thing of the past?
>Urine diverting toilets
>Composting toilets - NSF certified >>>>
>Waterless Urinals - for men and women
>Incinerating Toilets - (perhaps not the
most eco friendly but waterless none the less !)
>Deep Freeze Toilets
All of the above dispose of human waste
without the need for water so a septic tank is not required. There are options
that do not require any electricity either.
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Brazil's star architect Oscar Niemeyer is 104 today, and he still has no plans to retire.
The constant presence,
of Oscar Niemeyer on the scene of international contemporary architecture from
1936 until the present time, has transformed him into a symbol of Brazil.
His pursuit of great
architecture linked to roots of his native land has resulted in new plastic
forms and a lyricism in buildings, not only in Brazil, but around the world.
For his lifetime achievements, the Pritzker Architecture Prize is bestowed.
Happy Birthday Oskar Niemeyer, it’s my
Birthday too.
But will I still be around at 104? And still
working?
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Lego Architectural Scale Kits
On a recent trip to Germany I came across a LEGO shop. There were about
13 architectural master pieces ‘to scale’ in LEGO
elements. A bit pricy from about € 25 to €300. Farnsworth House pictured below here about €60.
Link to Lego Germany.Sunday, 23 October 2011
The CMG Building and Design Awards 2011
Winkens Architecture has been short-listed to the final four of the prestigious CMG awards Best Architectural Practice 2011. This is our second nomination is as many years.
The CMG Building and Design Awards 2011 will recognise success in the building, engineering and architecture professions during the past year with a focus on best practice, sustainable design and innovation.
On the 2nd of Dec 2011 in the Four Seasons hotel in Dublin, the winners will be announced.
Click here to see CMG Site
The CMG Building and Design Awards 2011 will recognise success in the building, engineering and architecture professions during the past year with a focus on best practice, sustainable design and innovation.
On the 2nd of Dec 2011 in the Four Seasons hotel in Dublin, the winners will be announced.
Monday, 19 September 2011
Wasps nick cavity wall insulation!
Check out this video of wasps nicking cavity wall insulated beads from an un-plastered hole that was used to inject the insulation!
Courtesy of Paul Kenny from the Tipperary Energy Agency via Construct Ireland's sustainable building ezine.
Always finish the job!
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Hemp Passive Haus 1st Blower testing
James B. the client (and also the builder) is on track to achieve passive Haus Certification. For several weeks he was taping and sealing the dwelling.Today Gavin O Se from Greenbuild, Gorey, Co. Wexford did the preliminary door blower testing to see how the build is performing to date.
Gavin also used a thermal anemometer. The air speed is measured at the access points, allowing for comparisons and for the leaks to be prioritised by severity.
He did spot checks around all windows. Gearoid from Optiwin windows was on hand if adjustments were needed.
The preliminary pressure result in under 0.8h-1 at 50Pa. And this is without outside plaster work!The 0.6h-1 at 50Pa for a Passive Haus should be achievable.
Well done James (with hat).
Greenbuild web site
more Hemp House photos
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