Sustainable buildings: passivhaus, low carbon design and NABERS | Pablo Gugel, Director of Sustainability

If you’re having trouble locating the pumpkin shape in this picture, don’t worry.

But how to get rid of all that glue from the peel ‘n stick tile?.The varnish has yellowed like crazy, so I don’t mind that some of the cleaners I’ve been trying have been taking off some of the top coat.

Sustainable buildings: passivhaus, low carbon design and NABERS | Pablo Gugel, Director of Sustainability

We’ll be sanding and staining again anyway.. And then we started ripping out walls.. Our master bedroom is an addition so behind the entrance wall is the original brick exterior wall.Well, how cool would that be to expose it and get to see that everyday?.Answer: Pretty cool.. It’s going to take a lot of work.

Sustainable buildings: passivhaus, low carbon design and NABERS | Pablo Gugel, Director of Sustainability

They pretty much went crazy with the demolition of the wall for the doorway, so lots of insulation and thick moldings will be needed, but I think I’ll somehow manage.. On a completely different note, I’ve been doing some baking, as have a lot of us I’m sure.. Last year I found myself wanting a “signature” fall recipe that I could make for my family that would just feel like home.I think I found it this year in a recipe for apple spice cake from Martha..

Sustainable buildings: passivhaus, low carbon design and NABERS | Pablo Gugel, Director of Sustainability

Simple ingredients, seasonally appropriate, and both Kennedy and Chris ate it up!

I think we’ve got a winner!I just wanted to pop in and show you a few pics from around the property right now.I found this idea on Pinterest originally and you can see.

the way they did it here..I didn’t really investigate what they did before diving in, but upon further investigation, it looks like a whole different ball game.

Check it out and see which one works for you!.And here’s another tip for ya!

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