OFF THE GRID
SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC
CIP BUILDING SYSTEM
Monolith Systems
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NZ Builders
![SaltSpring-02 SaltSpring-02](https://www.nzbuilders.com/hubfs/SaltSpring-02.jpg)
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
LIVING ROOM | KITCHEN
![SaltSpring-04 SaltSpring-04](https://www.nzbuilders.com/hubfs/SaltSpring-04.jpg)
HALLWAY
![SaltSpring-05 SaltSpring-05](https://www.nzbuilders.com/hubfs/SaltSpring-05.jpg)
ENTRANCE
![SaltSpring-06 SaltSpring-06](https://www.nzbuilders.com/hubfs/SaltSpring-06.jpg)
BEDROOM
![SaltSpring-07 SaltSpring-07](https://www.nzbuilders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SaltSpring-07.jpg?width=1000&height=732&name=SaltSpring-07.jpg)
KITCHEN
![SaltSpring-08 SaltSpring-08](https://www.nzbuilders.com/hubfs/SaltSpring-08.jpg)
LIVING ROOM
FEATURES
passive house inspired
passive solar designed
energy model,
off grid home
- CIP Concrete Insulated Panels
- R32 Wall Assembly
- R40 Slab, Insulated Footings
- R40 Roof Assembly
- 1 ACH (Air Change per Hour)
- Zendher HRV System Low3 Glazing
- Fibreglass Windows
- American Clay Walls
- Reclaimed Wood
- Metal Snap Lock Roof
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- 6Kw Solar P.V w/ Batteries
- Rain Water Catchment
- Heat Demand 17kw/m2 per Year
![SaltSpring-09 SaltSpring-09](https://www.nzbuilders.com/hubfs/SaltSpring-09.jpg)
LIVING ROOM | KITCHEN
![SaltSpring-10 SaltSpring-10](https://www.nzbuilders.com/hubfs/SaltSpring-10.jpg)
PATIO
![SaltSpring-11 SaltSpring-11](https://www.nzbuilders.com/hubfs/SaltSpring-11.jpg)