Forum: Ecobob Cafe

Conference to radically rethink New Zealand’s way of life

Permaculturists have created forests in the desert, provided free emergency water and hygiene facili... more

Australasian Permaculture Convergence

Experienced practitioners, Inspiring speakers, Practical ideas, Excellent networking, Whole systems ... more

A certified Passive House

http://www.facebook.com/passivehousenz?sk=wall#!/passivehousenz?sk=wall more

Plea to stop the rot in our wetback!

We probably only have a couple of years before our wetback will rot from the inside due to our hopel... more

A Natural Partnership - Hobsonville Point & Tanksalot

In the upper reaches of the Waitemata Harbour, a new environmental community is taking shape, Hobson... more

Solar Panel Microinvers

Has anyone researched or used microinverters in nz in their grid connected solar systems? They sell ... more

Plaster over EPS

Hello... I am trying to make my decision on the plaster type. The house is build from eco-block, so ... more

Passive house Home building workshop

Ehaus are inviting people to attend this: http://www.ehaus.co.nz/latest-news/another-home-buildin... more

7 stars!!

I couldn't resist posting this link http://www.stonewood.co.nz/christchurch-lincoln-show-home On t... more

Solar energy in Tunisias DESERTEC

I thought this was interesting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqJPreSAFOM I wonder whether Austr... more

Granite benchtop

Would a granite kitchen bench provide any effective thermal mass? more

"NZ's first Passive House"

Some of you might be following the passive house blog that someone brought to our attention earlier.... more

Piles/Tmber Floor or Concrete Foundation

I am looking to build a 130 - 150m2 home in the Christchurch/Selwyn area and I am not sure if timber... more

Gift Ideas for Girls: A Different Approach

Little handbags or fabric party bags are considered as best examples of small and inexpensive gifts ... more

where?

hi is not clear where is going to happen this workshop, can u please let me know thanks more

What brand of log burner on wet back?

At present we are looking at replacing our chippie in the kitchen and as we are under the clean air ... more

Clivus Multrum

Hi there, I am torn between a toatrone, Bioloo or clivus multrum (the original american system). I a... more

Meridian to change PV tariffs

Hi - I installed a grid tie PV system last year (which I am delighted with) and signed up with Merid... more

living in a yurt permenantly

I have a family member with very remote peice of rural land and am investigating the idea of living ... more

Building Consent Costs, SWH and PV

I am looking at installing a new solar water heating system on Auckland's North Shore. The house I a... more

Double glazed thermal broken aluminium

Built a new home in 2011. Fitted Nulook millennium sliding doors. The doors are extremely hard to sl... more

Need some ideas about heating our home

Hi, We live in a 160sqm weatherboard home with underfloor and ceiling insulation, single glazing. We... more

real estate leads

How to renew this? thanks more

You don't have to drive!

As part of a uni project we were asked to make a short film on a subject you believed in and thought... more

Heating house using hot water cylinder and ventilation system

Has anyone used the hot water cylinder to supply hot water to a radiator that is connected to a vent... more