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Compact Grooming Salon with Extremely Low Operating Costs

The Sí Dog Grooming Salon is a compact, modular dog grooming facility with approximately 16 m² of usable floor space, developed for professional groomers who want to operate with low fixed costs, stable indoor climate conditions, and reduced dependence on fluctuating energy prices, even in very limited spaces.

The building is based on the Sí-Climate construction system and combines a robust, durable structure with passive climate control and thermal storage technology.
The objective is not maximum technical equipment, but minimal ongoing operating costs achieved through physical system design.

Space Concept (approx. 16 m²)

The layout is functionally optimized for compact grooming workflows:

Washing Area

Designed for small to medium-sized dogs, with sufficient working space and splash protection.

Drying and Grooming Area

Compact workspace for trimming, drying, and finishing.
Optionally combinable with a small retail or storage surface.

Storage / Technical Zone

Integrated space for equipment, consumables, and technical components.

Entrance Area / Airlock

Reduces heat ingress in summer and heat loss in winter.

Energy and Climate Concept (Sí-Climate)

The Sí Dog Grooming Salon is structurally designed for climate stability and requires no conventional air conditioning system and no heat pump.

Core Systems

Sí-Air – Passive Cooling and Temperature Regulation
Electricity-free basic cooling using ground air, thermal mass, and natural air buoyancy.
Operates without compressors or refrigerants and requires minimal maintenance.

Sí-Water – Thermal Buffering and Storage
Use of water and storage mass to stabilize temperature between day and night cycles.
Pressure-free, durable, and operationally reliable.

Optional: Sí-Sand Thermal Storage
Integration of thermal sand storage to utilize solar surplus energy or waste heat.
Enables seasonal heat storage without fossil fuels.

Result:
Stable indoor temperatures, reduced humidity, no drafts – suitable for animals, staff, and equipment.

Electricity & Autonomy

The grooming salon can optionally be operated off-grid, but it is not designed as a technology-intensive island system.

• Small island PV system for base loads (lighting, equipment, ventilation)
• No continuous operation of energy-intensive heating or cooling systems
• Very low monthly energy costs

Autonomy is achieved through building physics and storage, not through oversized technical installations.

The energy configuration is demand-oriented and project-specific.
The size and layout of PV or electrical systems are not part of the base description and are defined individually during consultation.

Construction & Adaptability

• Modular construction (container frame system)
• Short construction and assembly times
• Adaptable to site conditions, climate, and regulatory requirements
• Owner participation possible in defined construction stages (by agreement)

During consultation, the following aspects are clarified:

• which tasks can be carried out by the client
• which level of build-out is appropriate
• which permits are required
• a realistic schedule and cost framework

Suitable For

• Self-employed dog groomers
• Start-up or secondary locations
• Regions with high energy or rental costs
• Sites without secure infrastructure
• Entrepreneurs seeking predictability rather than technical dependency

Reversibility & Site Flexibility

The Sí Dog Grooming Salon is fully demountable and reversible.

The structure is not permanently connected to the ground and can be dismantled without damage or reassembled at another location if required.

• Installation on screw foundations (ground-friendly, optional)
• Bolted load-bearing structure (no cast or bonded connections)
• Fully removable modules, walls, and roof
• Accessible and modular technical installations

Complete dismantling is possible within a few days, allowing the site to be returned to its original condition.
This is a significant advantage in sensitive areas, peripheral locations, or projects with temporary permits.

Price

Price from €19,000 base module (project-dependent).

What Makes the Sí-Climate System Different

Operation Without Conventional Heating or Cooling Costs

The key difference of the Sí-Climate system lies not in additional technology, but in the physical and structural design of the building.

The system operates without conventional heating systems, air conditioning units, or heat pumps.
As a result, there are no ongoing heating or cooling costs in the conventional sense.