OFF THE GRID
SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC
CIP BUILDING SYSTEM
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NZ BUILDERS
A passive-inspired concrete home built entirely off-grid using solar power alone. Designed using passive and active solar energy, rainwater collection, and a permaculture landscape, this home is entirely self-sufficient.
“You live in a healthy, resilient and durable home, and for a wet climate like B.C.’s, it’s the ultimate way to go. When people ask me how long these homes last, I tell them to just look at the masonry of pubs and castles built in the U.K. — 500 years ago. These buildings are here to stay.” - Damon Gray
HALLWAY
ENTRANCE
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
FEATURES
passive house inspired
passive solar designed
off-grid home
BC ENERGY STEP CODE 5
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CIP Concrete Insulated Panels
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R32 Wall Assembly
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R40 Slab, Insulated Footings
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R40 Roof Assembly
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1 ACH (Air Change per Hour)
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Zendher HRV System Low3 Glazing
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Fibreglass Windows
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American Clay Walls
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Reclaimed Wood
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Metal Snap Lock Roof
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Wood Burning Fireplace
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6Kw Solar P.V w/ Batteries
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Rain Water Catchment
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Heat Demand 17kw/m2 per Year
LIVING ROOM | KITCHEN
PATIO
BATHROOM