Jul
31
2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-31

  • "The JP Green House is a low carbon, residential building rehab and urban gardening project " @jpgreenhouse http://is.gd/1KdkX #
  • RT @ArchitectsJrnal: AJ sustainability – Use the downturn to hone low carbon skills http://bit.ly/GUXDp #
  • RT @GreenZebraUK UK Green Building Council 'mandatory targets for sustainable construction must cover entire production lifecycle' #
  • Eddie has nearly finished the first flight of tapering stair treads – looks fabulous. #
  • Many new photos added today to http://zerocarbonhousebirmingham.org.uk/gallery/ #
  • 11 slideshows added to http://zerocarbonhousebirmingham.org.uk, courtesy of JW Image Rotator and Nextgen Gallery #
  • Slanting wall in Living room now framed out, rising up 7m through double height space to the sky window. #
  • RT @BrianSpecMan: CAP'EM: in Holland they use sea shells as a Damp Proof Membrane under buildings, intersting approach, will learn more #
  • RT @robinbrittain: RT @fairsnape: balehaus at Bath http://tr.im/uqrn added to Bowley Straw Bale site blog http://tr.im/uqpo #
  • RT @bpnarchitects: Just uploaded pics of the Green Wall going up on Rhubarb in Digbeth. Check out our blog: http://is.gd/1Rjgb #
  • Clay floor in the top Studio now laid. Marbelling effect with hairline cracks developing nicely as first floor room dries. #
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Jul
31
2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-31

  • "The JP Green House is a low carbon, residential building rehab and urban gardening project " @jpgreenhouse http://is.gd/1KdkX #
  • RT @ArchitectsJrnal: AJ sustainability – Use the downturn to hone low carbon skills http://bit.ly/GUXDp #
  • RT @GreenZebraUK UK Green Building Council 'mandatory targets for sustainable construction must cover entire production lifecycle' #
  • Eddie has nearly finished the first flight of tapering stair treads – looks fabulous. #
  • Many new photos added today to http://zerocarbonhousebirmingham.org.uk/gallery/ #
  • 11 slideshows added to http://zerocarbonhousebirmingham.org.uk, courtesy of JW Image Rotator and Nextgen Gallery #
  • Slanting wall in Living room now framed out, rising up 7m through double height space to the sky window. #
  • RT @BrianSpecMan: CAP'EM: in Holland they use sea shells as a Damp Proof Membrane under buildings, intersting approach, will learn more #
  • RT @robinbrittain: RT @fairsnape: balehaus at Bath http://tr.im/uqrn added to Bowley Straw Bale site blog http://tr.im/uqpo #
  • RT @bpnarchitects: Just uploaded pics of the Green Wall going up on Rhubarb in Digbeth. Check out our blog: http://is.gd/1Rjgb #
  • Clay floor in the top Studio now laid. Marbelling effect with hairline cracks developing nicely as first floor room dries. #
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Jul
24
2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-24

  • 7 plasterers today on 9m tall curved staircase wall in one unbroken sweep of crushed recycled glass plaster. #
  • Glad govt confirm "Clean Energy Cashback" will pay us for our green electricity from early next year, and solar heat 2011. #
  • http://www.earthexchange.com Mapping #building sites to exchange materials for waste minimisation. #eco #
  • Very low water use WCs from Ideal Standard were being tested up until yesterday – on our site today as UK first! #
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Jul
17
2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-17

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Jul
10
2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-10

  • RT @Ecotwiters: An alternative energy strategy http://www.zerocarbonbritain.com/ from CAT.the centre of alternative technology #energy #eco #
  • RT @Ecotwiters: Free online tool to check your home energy usage http://tiny.cc/kjWMU #energy #gas #electric #eco #
  • Pete slinging new ceiling timbers under old roof to give 450mm insulation and taller generous bedroom. #
  • RT @EightAssociates: UK construction industry produces over 90M tonnes of waste each year,enough to fill the Royal Albert Hall every 5 hours #
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Jul
03
2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-03

  • All construction, wiring, drainage etc is free of PVC – it contains 15 of the world's 22 most toxic chemicals. #
  • OPEN DAY TOMORROW 12-2pm at Zero Carbon House Birmingham guided tour from John Christophers the architect #eco #brum http://twurl.nl/itu2mb #
  • RT @greeninbrum: Just discovered the #solar hashtag. And I could have used it so often for @zerocarbonhouse tweets! #eco #
  • RT @Zerochamp: 5 things to ask your builder about energy efficiency http://bit.ly/16RJLp Very useful #eco #building Basic stuff, dead cheap #
  • Open day today a great success with many new visitors as well as others returning to see progress. #
  • RT @Good_Energy http://twurl.nl/ho2ady Low Carbon Building Programme (homes) open till June 2010 or funds run out. #eco #
  • USA: Interesting initiative by the BuiltFromTrash people http://twurl.nl/hbkk8f "internships": papercrete, tires, cob… #
  • http://www.builtfromtrash.com is @papercrete. Cheapest ecohome on the planet? #eco #
  • Project with local school children + our house + nikramage.com Rainbow-making machine! #
  • Just been asked 'are you aware of any listing of "green" architects and builders in Birmingham?' #eco #brum #
  • RT @GreenZebraUK Using local natural materials like wood produces beautiful buildings with a sense of place and locks carbon away. #building #
  • RT @guardianeco Why did the government dump its green building regulations plan? | George Monbiot http://bit.ly/ALzhe #eco #building #
  • Fiendishly hot day (more to come…?) but clay block walls help to keep the house pleasantly cool. #
  • Triple glazed sky view ceiling to staircase and oriel window going in today. #
  • Last rooflight fitted, so we are "topped out" just in time for our wonderful site manager Del's holiday. #
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