off grid living | architects | nova scotia

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off grid life

blandford, nova scotia

our home, designed and built by Susan and Brainard Fitzgerald

For us, it was all about living on the coast. We believe that life is too valuable to spend living ordinarily. So we sought adventure and solace living off grid on the shore of an isolated cove on Nova Scotia’s South Shore.

off grid house in the snow

"There’s something about being out here and surviving each obstacle."

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Living off grid is a harsh consequence of our remote location and that challenge makes life richer and keeps us very aware of our individual needs and impacts.

We tackle the improbable in pursuit of the incredible. And from here we create buildings that help others realise their ultimate space.

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our home

250 watt photovoltaic panels

6V Surrette Rolls batteries

wood for next winter

wiring the electrical panel

fixing up the existing well

meeting a neighbour

getting supplies home when snowed in

mackerel and squid fishing

mushrooming

growing vegetables

view from our deck