This looks at issues found with common solar-hot-water systems and regulations in Victoria, Australia.
2021-06-20
By Richard Keech
Continue reading “The sad reality of commodity solar hot water”Blog
With the build complete, here’s the final reveal, albeit with landscaping still to come.
2021-02-18
By Richard Keech
This explores our thoughts about our choice to go down the path of certified Passive House. What does it involve? Is it worth it? How much extra does it cost?
2021-01-28
By Richard Keech
Continue reading “The Cape Pt 7: Reflections on Passive House”
Here’s an interesting way to help understand the flow of energy in a rooftop solar system. Who knew that Venn diagrams and simple algebra could help explain solar?
Richard Keech
2021-01-26
Our green roof is an interesting element of our build that deserves a whole post of its own.
2021-01-01
Richard Keech
Continue reading “The Cape Pt 6: Green Roof”
By Richard Keech
2020-12-27
Victoria and South Australia have recently announced the introduction of taxes on plug-in vehicles. Here’s my take on that.
2020-11-22
Richard Keech
Some places, like the one pictured, are obvious candidates for having and off-grid power supply. But does it make sense as an option for all homes?
2020-10-19
Richard Keech
Here’s a pictorial essay showing the construction of the house up to the point that the windows are installed.
2020-09-13
Richard Keech
Improving the insulation in our homes is a well-understood good. However, the benefits are even more than most people realise.
2020-09-06 [updated 2020-09-13]
by Richard Keech
