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Preparing a 100-page planning application in Japan! (Ep16)

2025-02-04 by David


I've been preparing a planning application for my self-build hobbit house here in Japan, and it's grown to 100 PAGES!! Come and share in the tedious bureaucracy of Japan! 

(日本語の字幕あります)





Will this work for my hobbit-hole corridors? (Ep15)

2024-11-28 by David


I'm updating the designs for my connecting corridor tunnels (and showing some sneak previews of the room interiors), plus finalising the underground plumbing plans!
日本語の字幕もあります。





Let's talk building code compliance for the hobbit house (Ep14)

2024-11-16 by David


I'm getting ready to submit the final applications to the planning department, but first there are a few issues to sort out to ensure it meets building code compliance and earthquake preparedness.
建築課に申し込む前に、建築基準法を確認しないと!
(日本語の字幕あります)





Propmaking and a Halloween Party!

2024-10-31 by David


It's Halloween season here in Japan, and I host a spooky party for friends and neighbours.... but first, it's time to make some props and special effects!

The sun goes down and the party starts at the 5:00 minute mark!!





I'm building this hobbit house for REAL next month! (Ep13)

2024-10-05 by David


Let's lift the lid on the new model, and take a look at the interior layout and construction of the domes for this hobbit house project!

(日本語の字幕あります)

PS. This video was shot a few days before the dome house pieces arrived!





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  • Moving the first dome house up to the hobbit land! Ep32
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