
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. —1000 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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R32 wall assembly
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R32 insulated footings
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R40 under slab insulation
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R40 roof assembly
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1 ACH (Air change per hour)
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Zendher HRV system with 95% heat recovery.
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Fibreglass windows
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Triple pane glazing
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Fibreglass window frames
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American clay interior walls
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Reclaimed wood from the property
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Metal roof
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Wood burning fireplace
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6Kw Solar P.V w/ batteries
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Rain water harvesting system
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Heat demand 17kw/m2 per year

LIVING ROOM | KITCHEN

PATIO

BATHROOM
