efilms - Australia

Solar lighting first base to saving energy

efilms — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:20:03 +0000

In my quest to producing a DVD for owner builders I have conducted research into as many products and materials as possible thus far.

My primary aim is to maximize the utilization of a high energy star rating but its not all that easy to implement, due to the masking support from key stake holders.

Let me try to explain my dilemma, on the one hand I think all owners builders should factor in the additional cost to achieve the highest possible rating, but the incentive is not strong enough for people to consider the increased costs.

The cosmetics of achieving a high star rating is somewhat primitive, therefore the potential to build such a home is along way from the target reality.

The other hand we have different rebates in different states of Australia so this is another negative attribute to achieving a high energy star rating.

I believe there is prominent need to encourage builders to consider green status homes right now but when Australian decide to invest in items such as solar panels they may not understand what the energy companies offer for energy to the grid.

To me the green energy and sustainability package is a string pulled in many directions. The marketing maybe seen as a passive deception towards most people not understanding the calculation of energy consumption Vs energy collected from a 1.5Kw system sold back to the grid.

Let me say here that anyone that has decided to invest in solar energy has made the right decision, but the power companies and or the Australian federal government need to regulate and focus the rebate and well as the long-term grid rate paid.

This is an example the Grid payment system in 2009

Victoria, Rate paid 60c/KWh

SA, 44c +

ACT, 45.7 +

TAS, 20c

NT, 45.76 c/kWh. Capped at $5 per day, then reverts to 23.11c per kWh

WA, 40c/kWh

QLD, 44c+

NSW, 60c/kWh

Source via

http://www.energymatters.com.au/government-rebates/feedintariff.php#fit-table

The first step if nothing else is to consider the most efficient lighting possible without compromising ceiling and wall insulation.

By Darren Gow-Brown

The most important consideration when building is the land

efilms — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:38:47 +0000

Most people covert a romantic fantasy when it comes to designing their dream home only to find that the reality is not matching their dreams.

The Architect is so happy to take the money and blow hot air where the sun doesn’t shine.

Most important thing to understand is what is in the ground.
Then can you build your dream?
Then can you afford to build your dream?

More to come

Finance who can afford it, Latrobe 11.17%

efilms — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:56:02 +0000

Latrobe has become the Money winner again in 2010
Right now the commercial interest rate is 11.17% this makes Latrobe to be one of the highest rates.

I will list the fees over the 3 year period

La Trobe capital & Mortage Corporation Ltd is making the mainstream banking sector look good.

Well done Latrobe you open the door to even a greater greed

The house of the future in Australia

efilms — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:35:22 +0000

When Graeme Ambrose decided to build a house it was worth filming.
This home was designed to feature many benefits, including sustainability, as part of my research into owner building I met Graeme Ambrose, a key stake holder in energy star rated homes and sustainability.
This is part one in the house of the future produced by Darren Gow-Brown

Interview Russell Joseph Choosing a Block of Land

efilms — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:38:51 +0000

When it comes to building a house the first step is choosing the correct block of land I interviewed Russell Joseph to learn more about one of the more important aspects of owner building When interviewd by Darren Gow-Brown I always learn more each time I meet Russell this is the reason why I continue to change the structure of my DVD titled Owner builders the business side Russell was interviewed April 2010 ready for the Melbourne Home show where Russell will be speaking about owner building in more depth

Interview Noel Susay from eview Part 2

efilms — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:04:02 +0000

Interview with Graeme Ambrose part 2

efilms — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:32:03 +0000

Interview Graeme Ambrose from part 1

efilms — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:18:58 +0000

Graeme Ambrose is a person on a mission to help people understand about climate change so much so he has build a house to prove it. Graeme’s background is IT, but gave it up to learn more about sustainability I invited Graeme to my house to entice him into an interview but I learn’t so much more about what I need to change within my home to decrease my energy consumption the Australian Government should be proud of people like Graeme Ambrose as this man is and will make a difference to out carbon foot print. Some might say Australia has a relative small population but it has a huge impact when it comes to technology and global climate change its also my ambition to seek the key stakeholders of sustainability and convert this information for owner builders to apply this promoting a decrease of energy consumption with the home.
May I say to all owner builders worldwide the aim is to design the most energy efficient home possible so if you have some ideas of improvement please go to WWW.efilms.net.au and email myself Darren Gow-Brown and I will help you help others understand more about the difference we all can make to designing an energy efficient home of the future.

Interview Russell Joseph from Ubuild part 3a

efilms — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:11:14 +0000

Russell Joseph is a key stakeholder of the owner building industry as he undertakes a service to owner builders when they need help. Russell has put his experience into practice by developing system to cover all aspects of owner building to declare an overview of cost planning. I will be interviewing Russell on a regular basis to help me give you the answers most owner builders should be asking before they consider building in Australia.

Interview Noel Susay from eview

efilms — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:13:58 +0000

Noel Susay is a local real estate agent in the bayside area of Chelsea, Noel has been in the industry long enough to value his opinion, When I finally caught up with Noel I wanted to ask him some questions about owner building. As you can see he knows what his talking about.
Noel has the experience of selling a whole range of packages related to real estate. Asking what an owner builder should consider is important should such a home be placed on the market.