We have officially started work on site by clearing the ground in preparation for our new security fence, CCTV and drainage works. All done to keep us enthused while we are waiting for our building warrant. Laying out the earthship based on the architects drawings and within the 200 linear metres of fencing we have was easy at first. After marking corners of the fenceline and the area to be covered by the earthship, including the berm, we tweaked the position of the earthship to give us a good deal of space betweent he earthship and the fenceline. then we moved it slightly to east, slightly to the north and slightly back west again! All the time, the face of the building needed to be just off due south to capture the maximum winter sun. It was a good day and very satisfying now that it's done. Thanks to the Greenlink, BTCV group and our Tuesday Mental Health group who put in some sterling effort and wisdom on the logistics of it all.

Our next task is to get some drainage works done and the fence erected, both jobs for contractors.