Gordon,
When you mentioned that you would like to downsize I thought that you
might like to build something smaller but low maintenance and you
definitely have the inclination.
You can compromise on some of the more extreme features with some more
conventional materials but the techniques and technology are well
established, you just need the right
architects and builders.
There is a lot of Linux involved in this technology (veering back
towards the list). A few years ago Honeywell did a TRV radiator valve
with a clock which could be switched 2 times a day.
Somebody discovered that the clock was in fact a chip running linux
which was duely hacked to do some interesting things. I am sure that the
current model works in the same way.
Roger
On 13/11/15 10:20, Gordon Scott wrote:
On Fri, 2015-11-13 at 09:39 +0000, Roger Munford wrote:
Gordon,
I have enjoyed corresponding with you via this list very much. We are
talking about everyday things which just don’t work as well as they
could and it seems like they should get better but for some reason
they don't.
Still off-topic, but...
I did once explore the possibility of building a genuine eco-home. The
full works. earth bermed, passive solar, recycled tyres, rammed earth,
straw bales, green roof, rainwater harvesting, grey-water recycling,
composting toilets, microgeneration, sun pipes. Almost "you name it".
I discussed it with a couple of county councils who were interested.
I disusssed it with several planning departments who "ran a mile". Too
strange, too scary, more than my job's worth.
I drew two conclusion.
1) Getting planning permission was a snowball in hell's chance.
2) If one wants to do it, one does it covertly and hopes that
TV will support the eco-warrior when the council demand you
bulldoze it.
This is a particular problem for engineering types.
Like me, yes :-)
I looked into the German waste system
Like battery recycling bins everywhere... Years and years ago...
Sigh.
G.
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