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Estonia's Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture is looking to help breed grapevines to make quality wine in their northern latitudes.
A nice overview of the breeding process, which usually takes decades...
https://news.err.ee/1609940807/work-on-estonia-s-first-ever-wine-grape-variety-underway
#ColdClimate #Viticulture #PlantBreeding #HardyGrapes #Wine #Estonia
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@coldclimate I've been reading plenty on this topic for a good few years now but non of my notes are quite organised.
Firstly, I'd recommend this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993077234 even if you know most of it, I feel like it cements things, but if you don't it gives you the words and generally how the different measures work together.
There are many retrofit co-op which have already been referenced, but I'm still not aware of any which operate in the north east.
You mention #PassiveHouse, their lesser standard #EnerPHit is a good term for searching, then there's #AECB which have more attainable standards while still taking a holistic approach.
This whole podcast is a treasure trove but this episode in particular: https://www.houseplanninghelp.com/hph383-a-beginners-guide-to-creating-a-comfortable-home/
Understand the current building fabric, the materials used, and the effects of using non-"breathable" materials on buildings which are. I'm generally for woodfibre or similar first, and then PIR (or similar) when others aren't so suitable. Trades seem to opt for PIR for everything.
I like the guides on this site: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/post/best-practice-approach-insulating-suspended-timber-floors (it will look strangely familiar to the wall I'm working on)
Insulation is one big part, it has to be continuous, but air tightness (not just "draught proofing") as such an impact on both comfort and heat retention. Ventilation is another, can't seal up without letting that moisture escape, for that I'm looking into #MVHR, also helps keep down CO2 levels.
And finally, have a plan, with deep(er)-retrofit, everything relates to something else so the sequence is critical.
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@coldclimate I've been reading plenty on this topic for a good few years now but non of my notes are quite organised.
Firstly, I'd recommend this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993077234 even if you know most of it, I feel like it cements things, but if you don't it gives you the words and generally how the different measures work together.
There are many retrofit co-op which have already been referenced, but I'm still not aware of any which operate in the north east.
You mention #PassiveHouse, their lesser standard #EnerPHit is a good term for searching, then there's #AECB which have more attainable standards while still taking a holistic approach.
This whole podcast is a treasure trove but this episode in particular: https://www.houseplanninghelp.com/hph383-a-beginners-guide-to-creating-a-comfortable-home/
Understand the current building fabric, the materials used, and the effects of using non-"breathable" materials on buildings which are. I'm generally for woodfibre or similar first, and then PIR (or similar) when others aren't so suitable. Trades seem to opt for PIR for everything.
I like the guides on this site: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/post/best-practice-approach-insulating-suspended-timber-floors (it will look strangely familiar to the wall I'm working on)
Insulation is one big part, it has to be continuous, but air tightness (not just "draught proofing") as such an impact on both comfort and heat retention. Ventilation is another, can't seal up without letting that moisture escape, for that I'm looking into #MVHR, also helps keep down CO2 levels.
And finally, have a plan, with deep(er)-retrofit, everything relates to something else so the sequence is critical.
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@coldclimate I've been reading plenty on this topic for a good few years now but non of my notes are quite organised.
Firstly, I'd recommend this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993077234 even if you know most of it, I feel like it cements things, but if you don't it gives you the words and generally how the different measures work together.
There are many retrofit co-op which have already been referenced, but I'm still not aware of any which operate in the north east.
You mention #PassiveHouse, their lesser standard #EnerPHit is a good term for searching, then there's #AECB which have more attainable standards while still taking a holistic approach.
This whole podcast is a treasure trove but this episode in particular: https://www.houseplanninghelp.com/hph383-a-beginners-guide-to-creating-a-comfortable-home/
Understand the current building fabric, the materials used, and the effects of using non-"breathable" materials on buildings which are. I'm generally for woodfibre or similar first, and then PIR (or similar) when others aren't so suitable. Trades seem to opt for PIR for everything.
I like the guides on this site: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/post/best-practice-approach-insulating-suspended-timber-floors (it will look strangely familiar to the wall I'm working on)
Insulation is one big part, it has to be continuous, but air tightness (not just "draught proofing") as such an impact on both comfort and heat retention. Ventilation is another, can't seal up without letting that moisture escape, for that I'm looking into #MVHR, also helps keep down CO2 levels.
And finally, have a plan, with deep(er)-retrofit, everything relates to something else so the sequence is critical.
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@coldclimate I've been reading plenty on this topic for a good few years now but non of my notes are quite organised.
Firstly, I'd recommend this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993077234 even if you know most of it, I feel like it cements things, but if you don't it gives you the words and generally how the different measures work together.
There are many retrofit co-op which have already been referenced, but I'm still not aware of any which operate in the north east.
You mention #PassiveHouse, their lesser standard #EnerPHit is a good term for searching, then there's #AECB which have more attainable standards while still taking a holistic approach.
This whole podcast is a treasure trove but this episode in particular: https://www.houseplanninghelp.com/hph383-a-beginners-guide-to-creating-a-comfortable-home/
Understand the current building fabric, the materials used, and the effects of using non-"breathable" materials on buildings which are. I'm generally for woodfibre or similar first, and then PIR (or similar) when others aren't so suitable. Trades seem to opt for PIR for everything.
I like the guides on this site: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/post/best-practice-approach-insulating-suspended-timber-floors (it will look strangely familiar to the wall I'm working on)
Insulation is one big part, it has to be continuous, but air tightness (not just "draught proofing") as such an impact on both comfort and heat retention. Ventilation is another, can't seal up without letting that moisture escape, for that I'm looking into #MVHR, also helps keep down CO2 levels.
And finally, have a plan, with deep(er)-retrofit, everything relates to something else so the sequence is critical.
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@coldclimate I've been reading plenty on this topic for a good few years now but non of my notes are quite organised.
Firstly, I'd recommend this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993077234 even if you know most of it, I feel like it cements things, but if you don't it gives you the words and generally how the different measures work together.
There are many retrofit co-op which have already been referenced, but I'm still not aware of any which operate in the north east.
You mention #PassiveHouse, their lesser standard #EnerPHit is a good term for searching, then there's #AECB which have more attainable standards while still taking a holistic approach.
This whole podcast is a treasure trove but this episode in particular: https://www.houseplanninghelp.com/hph383-a-beginners-guide-to-creating-a-comfortable-home/
Understand the current building fabric, the materials used, and the effects of using non-"breathable" materials on buildings which are. I'm generally for woodfibre or similar first, and then PIR (or similar) when others aren't so suitable. Trades seem to opt for PIR for everything.
I like the guides on this site: https://www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/post/best-practice-approach-insulating-suspended-timber-floors (it will look strangely familiar to the wall I'm working on)
Insulation is one big part, it has to be continuous, but air tightness (not just "draught proofing") as such an impact on both comfort and heat retention. Ventilation is another, can't seal up without letting that moisture escape, for that I'm looking into #MVHR, also helps keep down CO2 levels.
And finally, have a plan, with deep(er)-retrofit, everything relates to something else so the sequence is critical.
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@coldclimate @Em0nM4stodon all things #JamesGurney and his #GoldenPalms and #NationalGeographic breakdowns are very inspirational. As my drawing instructor used to say “it takes 99 drawings to get to a good one. Get started now.”
Ignore the negative voices if you fall into a cycle of self-criticism. It is the work that matters and connecting your eye to your hand and the page. Make some marks.
Share what makes you happy as I think group participation and sharing is excellent for reducing the anxieties of feeling over precious about your efforts.
I find this his also applies to making #music be it #BonkWave or #NotBonkWave.
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Yesterday's sky was lovely on #skycam
Timelapse: https://www.coldclimate.co.uk/shared/2023_03_10.mp4 -
Rural fuel pressure is building again ⛽
Fuel relief is on the table in Juneau, but the real story is what’s happening far from it. When supply gets tight and prices climb, every delivery becomes a countdown. Some communities are already watching the clock. ⏳
👉🏿 https://shorturl.at/mAz0i
#Alaska #RuralAlaska #FuelCrisis #EnergyCosts #ColdClimate #Dispatch 📦🔥 -
Rural fuel pressure is building again ⛽
Fuel relief is on the table in Juneau, but the real story is what’s happening far from it. When supply gets tight and prices climb, every delivery becomes a countdown. Some communities are already watching the clock. ⏳
👉🏿 https://shorturl.at/mAz0i
#Alaska #RuralAlaska #FuelCrisis #EnergyCosts #ColdClimate #Dispatch 📦🔥 -
Rural fuel pressure is building again ⛽
Fuel relief is on the table in Juneau, but the real story is what’s happening far from it. When supply gets tight and prices climb, every delivery becomes a countdown. Some communities are already watching the clock. ⏳
👉🏿 https://shorturl.at/mAz0i
#Alaska #RuralAlaska #FuelCrisis #EnergyCosts #ColdClimate #Dispatch 📦🔥 -
"Improperly dressed, forty below zero will kill a man in about thirty minutes; he is likely past the point of rescue after fifteen." —Jeremy Thomas Gilmer for @thewalrus.ca
https://thewalrus.ca/working-at-a-diamond-mine-in-the-far-north/?src=longreads
#mining #mines #farnorth #coldclimate #diamonds #writing #nonfiction #book
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Massive thanks to @emf for having us along to play, to everyone who shared their truth with us inc @coldclimate, and to @jonathanhogg for the amazing live algorithmic visuals! An incredible #emfcamp all round ✨
#TruthIsTheNewGold #electronicmusic #audiovisual #livemusic #algorithmicvisuals #flitterlang #emfcamp2024 #truth #gold
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I went for a walk an listened to a couple of episodes of #99percent which really struck me.
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/644-your-call-is-important-to-us/ is all about "sludge" the barriers to entry and progress that companies choose to implement because it's better for the bottom line than providing good customer service.
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/643-the-new-jungle/ is all about the economics and social impact of hiring setups designed to make the most of the most desparate people, a legal form of indentured labour.
Capitalism, especially that American form of insidious capitalism, is the biggest driver of misery.
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A sofa day to recover after #theProdigy and #carlcox
Doing some family It
Driving Lady Claudia to build a little project
Watching the Dare Devil reboot with the Flisk for major - not exactly subtle -
#nhs75 a lot of my family worked in the NHS, and any still do. It's an astounding thing, don't let the current shower of political bastards, many/most of whom don't need the NHS, to do it down, continue to cut funding, then find fault and use that to justify dismantling it.
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It's ridiculous,and lots of people have them, but I think the combination of an #airfrier and an #InstantPot is such a boost to quality of life.
I mean honestly, 10 minutes from freezer to face for this hashbrown and bacon sandwich is a pretty solid #qol uplift right? -
Yeah, I definitely need a massive US truck because I do DIY.... (No comments on the safety or this please).
1994 #mx5 proving to be the answer. Again.
This will be the raw materials for my next #woodworking project, a bench made out of a huge oak log. -
I live in an UK 1950s semi. I've slapped solar and a battery into it, and over the next few years I want to step up the energy efficiency+eco impact with retrofitting.
Anybody know of any useful blogs or resources? Any localish companies (North East) who can help?
I'm thinking about #insulation, #underfloorheating, #heatpump, what else? #passivehouse
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Has anybody got a good example of a #localdevelopment setup where their code is mounted into a #docker container, which is ideally the same as the container will be running in Production, and all the ide nice things like debugger are hooked up and reload on changes etc?
I thought I was getting there but docker-compose doesn't mount volumes before it does the docker build (understandably) and so I'm chicken and egg.
I really want to ease local dev in contains out without poor #developerexperince -
AA renewal was 50% up on last year. 7 minute call being super friendly, got that reduced to 9% by asking "What's the best deal you can do me today for the same package?"
That's literally paid for my shopping this morning.
Never auto renew, these bastards will have you. #ukfinance #budgeting #costofliving -
This week my life simplification continues and I've sent a car off to be sold. If you're in the market for an MX5 this rare gem will hit the UK listings in Jan I'd think.
RLtd MK1 #Eunos in white and red, one of 100 ever made.
Imported from Japan, restored and dry stored.
1.8 manual with all the extras. Drives like a demon.
Will come with period correct BBS wheels and Mister suspension.
Grainy photo because I took it through the window as it drove away. -
#nhs75 a lot of my family worked in the NHS, and any still do. It's an astounding thing, don't let the current shower of political bastards, many/most of whom don't need the NHS, to do it down, continue to cut funding, then find fault and use that to justify dismantling it.
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#nhs75 a lot of my family worked in the NHS, and any still do. It's an astounding thing, don't let the current shower of political bastards, many/most of whom don't need the NHS, to do it down, continue to cut funding, then find fault and use that to justify dismantling it.
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#nhs75 a lot of my family worked in the NHS, and any still do. It's an astounding thing, don't let the current shower of political bastards, many/most of whom don't need the NHS, to do it down, continue to cut funding, then find fault and use that to justify dismantling it.
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#nhs75 a lot of my family worked in the NHS, and any still do. It's an astounding thing, don't let the current shower of political bastards, many/most of whom don't need the NHS, to do it down, continue to cut funding, then find fault and use that to justify dismantling it.
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Support your local independent food vendors!
Pizza Society on Team Valley in #gateshead, a minute off the A1 is tremendous.
£3.50 for a slice of thin crust pepperoni and hot honey, some of the best pizza I've had in years.
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We've been staying in a hotel room with an Alexa #smartspeaker . I hate it. But... Because able to shout at a speaker for music is fun.
What are the #SelfHosted options (software and hardware) than I can hack together with #Navidrome ?
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We've been staying in a hotel room with an Alexa #smartspeaker . I hate it. But... Because able to shout at a speaker for music is fun.
What are the #SelfHosted options (software and hardware) than I can hack together with #Navidrome ?
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@r_flash I'm blown away scrolling back through your #genuary2024 toots, tremendous stuff