Off the Grid / Healthy Home

Custom Features

• Completely off the grid
• No plywood or drywall to effectively reduce toxicity
• Careful site selection mindful to reduce ambient microwave pollution
• Milk paints and natural oil used for interior finishes
• Grey-water system reduces water consumption
• Efficient gravity-fed septic, gravity pressured water system

Technical Details

• Modular formwork using only 2 sizes increased efficiency, reduced construction waste
• Combination of SIREWALLS and concrete tile roof reduced ambient microwave pollution to 50% inside
• Low EMF (electro magnetic field) wiring throughout the house

Awards and Recognition

• 2004 CARE Award for Environmental Achievement
• 2004 CARE Best Single Family Detached Custom Home Under 2,000 sq.ft.

Location: Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Architect / Designer: SIREWALL Inc.
Builder: Terra Firma Builders