Table of Contents

Preface     9
Introduction: Coming to Terms with Off the Grid     10
Setting the Stage: Creating Visions for a Sustainable World     14
The Projects: Six in-Depth Case Studies     32
Bruny Island Guesthouse, 1+2 Architecture     34
Water Collection and Gray Water Reuse     40
Capitol Hill House, Blip Design     46
Photovoltaic Systems     52
Outside/In House and Studio, Ryker/Nave Design     60
Wind Turbine Systems     70
Hertz/Fong Residence, Syndesis/David Hertz Architect     78
Solar Hot-Water Systems     86
McDaniel Residence, Intrinsik Architecture     94
Geothermal Systems     102
Kashou/Caron Residence, Arkin/Tilt Architects     110
Projects at a Glance     122
Sources of Reference     122
Photo Credits     123
Architects, Designers, Builders, and Technicians     124
Off-the-Grid Technology Resources     126
Index     127