Efficiency Matrix were integral to testing the 5×4 Project for air tightness.
We were aiming to hit standards developed in Europe by Passive house. One of these tests involved a Blower Door Test – stay tuned for the results!
Why so quiet??? What have we been doing?
Securing the final piece
You can find out…
Just Head to Grand Designs Australia.
Here is a bit of information on Diamond Energy, our energy retailers that are up to a whole heap of good.
Diamond Energy
Dyson have come on board with the Project, supplying us with a V6 Absolute Handstick Vacuum! The V6 Absolute from Dyson is the perfect vacuum for the small spaces of the 5×4 House
Changeable heads to suit the cleaning environment
Ralph recently had an interview with Giles Parkinson, from One Step Off The Grid, about the 5×4 Hayes Lane Project and his zero carbon lifestyle.
Please click on the picture below to read the full article, or head to their website: onestepoffthegrid.com.au
^Click Here to read the full article!
The Mechanical systems are a very important component in the 5×4 Project building. This balanced mechanical system provides us with fresh, filtered air all year round, and can recover up to 95% of heating and cooling throughout the building. The components have all been carefully chosen to work in harmony wiht each other, creating the most efficient and sustainable system possible.
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Ralph has been asked to speak at the PrefabAUS 2015 Conference in September!
He will present the 5×4 Hayes Lane Project as an example of sustainable prefabrication in small urban construction.
Click on the image below to see their website and the extensive list of speakers.
With the long process of this spectacular build complete, owner/builder Ralph Alphonso discusses how he feels living and working in the new space. With the limited space, there are a few lifestyle modifications to be made!
For more videos head to our Youtube channel: BarleyStore
The Build is nearing completion, and Ralph takes us through the final stages of the interior designs. Final finishes and commissioning were all being run, which again required more sequencing!
For more video interviews head to our YouTube channel BarleyStore for the full Construction Diary Interviews playlist.