Salt Spring Island

CIP Building System
Monolith Systems

Contractor & Designer
NZ Builders Ltd.

A passive solar designed home-built from CIP (concrete insulated panels) built entirely off-grid using solar power and batteries alone. Few little gems include rainwater collection, and a permaculture landscape, this home is entirely self-sufficient.

Features
  • Passive House Inspired
  • Passive Solar Designed
  • Wall system. CIP Concrete Insulated Panels
  • R40 Insulated Footings
  • R40 Under Slab insulation,
  • R32 Wall Assembly
  • R40 Roof Assembly
  • 1 ACH (Air Change per Hour)
  • Zendher HRV System
  • Fibreglass Windows w/Triple Glazing
  • American Clay plaster for interior walls
  • Reclaimed Wood from property
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • 6 KW Solar P.V w/ Batteries
  • Rain Water Catchment
  • Heat Demand 17kw/m2 per year