our greenlake project wins best in house

Proud Winner of Best Single Family Kitchen over $150,000 at the 2020 Georgie Awards

Name: Westcoast Style
Completed:  2018
Architectural Design:  Brigitte Loranger Architect
Interior Design: Tamara Wouters Interior Design
Photography: Joern Rohde

EXTERIOR: ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER, CURB APPEAL AND INTEGRATION OF THE PROJECT INTO ITS SETTING

• West coast modern glass, steel and timber
• Design optimized to shape of lot, Riparian setbacks, Flood control level, passive solar design to optimize winter heat gain and minimize summer overheating
• Durable fire-smart siding materials – noted by insurance company as most fire safe home he had ever seen
• Integrated to water-front for ease of access, outdoor beach BBQ and recreation
• Large decks for outdoor living on every level

INTERIOR: CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE USE OF SPACE INCLUDING ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL AND FORM

• Designed as live work-space with his and hers offices
• Kitchen as focal point for family living and entertaining
• Media room dimensions designed for optimum audio performance and hose designed around media dimensions
• Indoor pizza oven
• Use of siding materials inside and out

 FUNCTIONALITY OF FLOOR PLAN

• Covered entry to protect from mountain weather
• Entry opens to view of lake and mountains
• Open center stair with large windows lights all 3 levels
• Master and guest suite on top floor for views and natural light, mother-inlaw and kids bedroom on bottom floor
• Lake view decks form each floor and every bedroom

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS (ENERGY, COMFORT, HEALTH)

• Modeled as EnerGuide 87 with pre drywall blower test at .8 ACH
• Passive House rated windows
• Multi zoned CSA F280 2012 right sized Geothermal heating and cooling
• Automated blinds to reduce overheating and reduce AC
• Passive solar shading modeled in at concept design stage

 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS/TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES

• All lower exterior and interior walls ICF for sound performance
• Comslab suspended concrete floor on main level for sound proofing between main floor and media room
• Low maintenance exterior siding materials for long term durability including metal facia, stone and phenolic resin siding
• Inset windows for improved waterproofing and energy performance
• Raft slab on piles to ensure no differential settlement to protect finishes
• Warmboard radiant heat sub-floor for optimum heat delivery and control
• Separate HVAC for AC and supplemental heating if required
• Water, sewer and power all had to be brought to site