Building Consent Approved!
As with any new build, consent from the council can be a fickle process. With a project like this and with Covid-19 rearing it’s ugly head in the middle of the process, we were expecting some big challenges. But we were pleasantly surprised! Building Consent...
EPISODE 03: On the Road to Meet the Experts
Episode 03 takes a different approach, going on the road to visit an energy modelling expert as well as checking out the first hempcrete house that was built in this region. We had originally intended to finish this episode with the harvesting of hemp fields up in...
EPISODE 02: Summer Living, First Planting and Concept Plans
Welcome to Episode 02 folks! In this episode we take a look at the construction of a yurt, the first plantings and some of the concept designs for the house itself. Enjoy… The Series The objective is to showcase the twists and turns of creating and managing a...
Concept Design
From the moment we walked on to this property back in December 2018, we knew this was the one! With visions for an eco-focused house and tiny home visitor accommodation taking shape in my mind …
Project Goals
The Hawea Grove is a journey in sustainable growing, building and living. It began with the simple goal of being able to plant trees and our own property.