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OFF THE GRID

SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC

CIP BUILDING SYSTEM
 GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NZ BUILDERS
Monilith systems build home Salt spring bc

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. —1000 years ago. These buildings are here to stay.” - Damon Gray

Living room of SaltSpring NZ Builders
hallway of Salt Spring-NZ builders home

HALLWAY

Wood steps pathway to home

ENTRANCE

Bedroom of Salt Spring NZ Builders home

BEDROOM

kitchen of Salt Spring custom home

KITCHEN

Log design coffe table

LIVING ROOM

FEATURES

passive house inspired

passive solar designed

off-grid home

BC ENERGY STEP CODE 5

  • CIP concrete insulated panels

  • R32 wall assembly

  • R32 insulated footings

  • R40 under slab insulation

  • R40 roof assembly

  • 1 ACH (Air change per hour)

  • Zendher HRV system with 95% heat recovery. 

  • Fibreglass windows

  • Triple pane glazing

  • Fibreglass window frames

  • American clay interior walls

  • Reclaimed wood from the property

  • Metal roof

  • Wood burning fireplace

  • 6Kw Solar P.V w/ batteries

  • Rain water harvesting system 

  • Heat demand 17kw/m2 per year

Living form and kitchen of custom home

LIVING ROOM | KITCHEN

Saltspring-Solar-patio

PATIO

Saltspring-Solar-bathroom

BATHROOM

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