The Mechanical systems are a very important component in the 5×4 Project building. This balanced mechanical system provides us with fresh, filtered air all year round, and can recover up to 95% of heating and cooling throughout the building. The components have all been carefully chosen to work in harmony wiht each other, creating the most efficient and sustainable system possible.
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Parts of our Mechanical System
Ralph Alphonso – Retropspectively; Build Completion
With the long process of this spectacular build complete, owner/builder Ralph Alphonso discusses how he feels living and working in the new space. With the limited space, there are a few lifestyle modifications to be made!
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Interview with Ralph Alphonso – The Month of June 2015
The Build is nearing completion, and Ralph takes us through the final stages of the interior designs. Final finishes and commissioning were all being run, which again required more sequencing!
For more video interviews head to our YouTube channel BarleyStore for the full Construction Diary Interviews playlist.
Interview with Ralph Alphonso – The Month of May 2015
Whilst the difficult stage of fitting the services is taking place, Ralph goes through the custom furniture and the various lighting techniques around the build.
For more video interviews head to our YouTube channel BarleyStore for the full Construction Diary Interviews playlist.
Interview with Ralph Alphonso – The Month of April 2015
The site is getting busier, and the services are being fitted off, Ralph talks about the challenge of working and sequencing this stage of the build. The solar panels have all been mounted, but not without some help from some very specialised lifting equipment!
For more video interviews head to our YouTube channel BarleyStore for the full Construction Diary Interviews playlist.
Interview with Ralph Alphonso – The Month of March 2015
The lifestyle appliances are being installed, and the garden planter boxes are bringing a bit of life to the construction site.
For more video interviews head to our YouTube channel BarleyStore for the full Construction Diary Interviews playlist.
Interview with Ralph Alphonso – The Months of January and February 2015
Over the slow months around Christmas and New Years, The 5×4 Building finally gets to lock up, with the glass and plaster being installed. Inside, the cabinetry is starting to take shape, immediately making the space feel more like a home.
For more video interviews head to our YouTube channel BarleyStore for the full Construction Diary Interviews playlist.
Interview with Ralph Alphonso – The Months of November and December 2014
With the structure complete, Ralph explains the complex Wall System that is going to keep the 5×4 Building at a stable temperature. (Also includes a quick time-lapse of the luxurious rooftop hot tub being installed on an unusually rainy day!)
For more video interviews head to our YouTube channel BarleyStore for the full Construction Diary Interviews playlist.
Video Diary: Hot Tub Installation
A quick time-lapse of the hot tub being installed. due to its size and weight it had to be installed very early on in the build. See the time-lapse below, or head to our YouTube channel BarleyStore for the full 5×4 Hayes Lane Project playlist.
Interview with Ralph Alphonso – The Month of October 2014
With a lot going on, Ralph runs through the busy month of October. The progress is impressive, from a site of foundations to a fully constructed building! One of the many perks of prefabricating wall, floor and roof cassettes!
For more video interviews head to our YouTube channel BarleyStore for the full Construction Diary Interviews playlist.