http://ecomotive.org com_fireboard en-us Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:37:35 -0400 http://ecomotive.org/components/com_fireboard/template/default/images/english/emoticons/fb_rsspower.gif http://ecomotive.org 88 http://ecomotive.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,34/func,view/id,203/catid,12/ Hi Romero Will let you know info in due course. We will send out to all forum members once we have gone over the considerations for the site, whether self build or self finish. With a clearer idea on associated costs. Nice one. Jackson... http://ecomotive.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,34/func,view/id,202/catid,12/ Hi there, A little bird told me that ecomotive seems to have found some land to build in Bristol... I hope so... I am looking to buy a first home (in the traditional mortgage slave your life and your potential grandchildren way!!!) but its becoming a very hard experience. Any possibilities for a hands on individual like me!!!??? Best regards to all!... http://ecomotive.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,34/func,view/id,196/catid,4/ OBee Community Interest Company have just embarked on an ambitious project to clad our barn roof with hand made oak cleft shingles - from local oak. We are looking for energetic volunteers to help. This summer, we can provide you with board and lodgings in return for your time and energy. Ideally you will have some experience of green woodwork and shingle-making. We don't have as much experience as we would like, but we do know the basics, so if you would like to become more skilled in the historical art of... http://ecomotive.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,34/func,view/id,195/catid,4/ OBee Community Interest Company have just embarked on an ambitious project to clad our barn roof with hand made oak cleft shingles - from local oak. We are looking for energetic volunteers to help. This summer, we can provide you with board and lodgings in return for your time and energy. Ideally you will have some experience of green woodwork and shingle-making. We don't have as much experience as we would like, but we do know the basics, so if you would like to become more skilled in the historical art of... http://ecomotive.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,34/func,view/id,194/catid,12/ Hi Neil Thanks for your input on the cohousing conference in London. Did you know that there already exists a Bristol Co-housing group. Check out www.cohousingbristol.org.uk We are currently in the process of establishing a Bristol Community Land Trust (CLT), which you might be interested in. There is scope that you could set up a co-housing arrangement on one of the future CLT sites. We will be at the St Werburghs Farm Fair on the 12th June if you are around that weekend. Cheers Jackson... http://ecomotive.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,34/func,view/id,188/catid,12/ Oops! Only forum members can reply. I'll sort out an email address for all the rest!... http://ecomotive.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,34/func,view/id,187/catid,12/ Follow up... The conference was very good and presented some very useful tips on avoiding the pitfalls of creating a co-housing project. Organisation, process and realism are key components to success. It has renewed my inspiration to create one in Bristol. Who's up for that? If you are then please contact me. Neil.... http://ecomotive.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,34/func,view/id,186/catid,12/ Hwllo All, Is anyone going to the Co-Housing conference in London this Saturday (24th April 2010)? There's also a "Getting it built" workshop on Sunday (25th April 2010) For further details see www.cohousing.org.uk If you're going, or know someone who is, perhaps transport could be co-ordinated? Best, Neil.... http://ecomotive.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,34/func,view/id,185/catid,15/ Hi, my partner and I have decided to look into self build and are currently just seeking out potential plots in Dorset so we can get an idea of price and therefore overall budget! We would preferably like to be near wareham or poole and would be grateful if anyone knows of any projects/ land shares which might be happening, thanks. Anna... http://ecomotive.org/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,34/func,view/id,184/catid,19/ Hello everyone I was wondering whether anyone has sketches/plans/instructions for building an indoor planting system with (grey) water, if possible? thanks very much. katy...