Zigloo

OPEN HOUSE – zigloo domestique for sale

keith — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:34:14 +0000

The home that has garnered so much attention over the last 7 years is being sold. The first of it’s kind in Canada – the zigloo domestique house is a celebrated example of modern, green, efficient design. The 2000 sqft plan includes an open living/dining/kitchen space, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms (that can be easily converted to 4 bedrooms) and a separate office space. The details were well considered, the mechanical systems were thoroughly researched and the surrounding environment plays a pivotal role in the efficiency of the home. Some of the green aspects of this house are super efficient soy-based spray foam insulation, hot water on demand in-floor heating system, a green roof, and numerous up-cycled materials (including 8 shipping containers). Custom design features include vaulted ceilings, feature staircase, master bedroom fireplace, stainless steel appliances and floor to ceiling glazing. Location is just as important as detailing, and zigloo domestique has location in spades. At the cross roads of the Fernwood Neighbouhood (shopping, dining and entertainment), and just a 20 minute walk to Victoria’s famous Inner Harbour. Stroll to the business district, shopping and all the cultural attractions the city has to offer.

You can find out more about zigloo domestique on this website:

Planning Phase

Construction Phase

Zigloo Domestique Complete

If you would like to enquire about owning zigloo domestique for yourself, please email: keith@zigloo.ca

FlyAway Home

keith — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 04:56:38 +0000

The Touchstone Nelson Museum of Modern Art put a call out to inspired designers to solve the present housing crisis by creating tiny homes.
Ten Square Shelter design competition had only one rule … maximum floor area of 10 square metres (100 square feet).

With the FlyAway Home, we have attempted to make the function of the interior space so flexible that the 100 square foot footprint essentially houses approximately 400 square feet of house. Consider the fact that a person can only occupy one room at a time … therefore a 100 sqft space can easily accommodate one room’s worth of function. Now, rather than changing rooms, simple change the function of the room by transforming the elements of the space.

The Flyaway Home does this by utilizing the the “Fly Away” space above the floor level. The room elements are pulled down from the rafter space with the aid of smooth gliding rails, counter weights and flexible service connections. Then when the function is complete, the element is simply pushed back up into the “Fly Away” space.

Other elements of this design are the use of an up-cycled, end-of-life shipping container as the shelter’s structural floor and walls, as well as the exterior deck. The roof collects rainwater into a 700L cistern (located in the “Fly Away” space) and distributes it to the shower and kitchen functions. A composting toilet with exhaust system eliminates the need for a septic field. Bicycles, camping gear and even a small kayak could be hoisted up into the temporary storage area in the “Fly Away” space.

This sustainably built, innovative concept is easily deployed in Urban or Rural areas (both short and long term) because the strength of the container structure eliminates the need for disruptive foundation work.

eco-cargo plans now available

keith — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:37:09 +0000

The zigloo.ca studio is very pleased to announce the completion of Plans for the ECO-CARGO CargoSpace Living container home. The CONCEPTUAL PLAN PACKAGE is available now … the CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PACKAGE will be available very soon.

For more information on ECO-CARGO CargoSpace Living – click here.

The CONCEPTUAL PLAN PACKAGE is 3 pages (24″x36″) that includes rendered perspective images, labelled scalable floor plans and full colour scalable elevations. It is perfect for people who need to get rough cost estimates from builders, and preliminary approvals form their local building department without committing to the whole construction documentation package. $200 USD

Click here for more information about the difference between CONCEPTUAL PLANS and CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.

If you are interested in purchasing these plans, Contact Keith Dewey directly by clicking here.

ECO-CARGO CargoSpace Living

keith — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:41:13 +0000

The Eco-Cargo is a healthy, simple, efficient design ideal for urban in-fill, back lane subdivisions and multi-dwelling building lots. The entire Eco-Cargo design is 800sqft over two floors. A single 40′ shipping container makes up a lower floor which features a convertible lounge/den space, foyer, bedroom and bathroom. This simple and efficient space also accommodates the mechanical and laundry areas hidden under the stairs. Staggering the 40′ shipping containers allows for more room in the upper floor area. The upper floor is the heart of the home. This main living area includes a kitchen and eating area which opens to a deck allowing access to the green roof top garden. The efficient stacking of these shipping containers comfortably accommodates 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, multi-functioning living spaces and the green roof on a very small footprint.

squamish CargoSpace Living project

keith — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:36:14 +0000

The Squamish CargoSpace Living Project.

Intended as a short-term residence, the client’s criteria is to create a “quick to construct” container concept that efficiently adapts to the off-the-grid demands of their property. It must also adapt to the future use studio/guest room suite function when the adjacent principal structure is constructed.

The solution is a simple, modern, open living structure that allows for a close relation to the surrounding forested environment and efficient use of the sheltered, secure spaces at ground level.

2×4 PLANS AVAILABLE

keith — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:37:13 +0000

The zigloo.ca studio is very pleased to announce the completion of Plans for the 2×4 CargoSpace Living container home. There are 2 different packages available:

The full-colour CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PACKAGE is 11 pages (24″x36″) which includes a full set of floor plans, exterior elevations, building cross-sections, foundation options, detailed construction assemblies, and plenty of exploded connection assemblies detailing the connections that make this design the most popular project on the zigloo.ca website. $750 USD

Click here for more information about the difference between CONCEPTUAL PLANS and CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.

If you are interested in purchasing these plans, Contact Keith Dewey directly by clicking here.

2×4 cargoSpace living container home

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:09:43 +0000

The hearty Two-by-Four Concept features an open staircase, with a vaulted roof and 20′ of glazing, thereby providing natural day light into the central core of the home. The master suite and bedroom on the upper floor have generous closets and balconies. The open living, dining and kitchen space on the main floor can be expanded into the den with the help of a sliding wall. Security is simple, as the steel container doors on the main floor can be locked down. For remote locations rainwater recycling cisterns, septic field pumps and emergency electrical generation systems, can be easily adapted into the design.

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

purchase freedom cabin

keith — Fri, 07 May 2010 06:21:48 +0000

The Freedom Cabin plans will be available soon.

purchase zigloo domestique plans

keith — Fri, 07 May 2010 05:54:03 +0000

zigloo domestique plans available soon

stac-haus: san francisco

keith — Wed, 05 May 2010 06:20:32 +0000

In San Francisco, (inner-city) there is a double lot and an owner with a unique vision. The owner wants to erect an environmentally friendly, affordable residential/commercial building that will accommodate community learning and economically house local school teachers.

The sustainable features of this multi-unit building include water reclamation and storage, solar hot water heaters, photovoltaic energy storage, reclaimed wood finish and salvaged glazing and structural members.

The project is still in the conceptual phase and is taking some time to clear the political and legal hurdles, but it is a great example of one persons vision in a community that can benefit from the container solution. Keep an eye on the projects page to see how this project progresses.