Thoughtful, efficient design
The steep, rocky topography of the site posed a certain design challenge. To meet this challenge, part of the first floor was built on a slab, avoiding the need for blasting, while the bedrooms were built on a wooden joist floor, with a garden level below. Significant sums were invested in excavation and landscaping to create this beautiful integration into the environment.
An efficient kitchen
Particular emphasis was placed on the kitchen’s design. A made-to-measure plan allowed for numerous built-in storage spaces, including baskets on rails, wide drawers and utensil storage. Wide worktops and a large butcher’s block island make it possible to cook several recipes at the same time! The kitchen and vanities are made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified maple, and entirely manufactured in the Laurentians.
A high-performance home
Résidence La Cime is certified Novoclimat. Its entire envelope has properties that exceed current building code requirements: R-29 insulated walls, R-60 roof insulation, R-15 euréthane insulation under slab and Energy Star-certified, triple-glazed, all-PVC windows. It received a blower door rating of 0.74 CAH, attesting to a carefully crafted envelope.
Multi-energy heating
The house is heated mainly with hydronic radiant floors. An EPA-certified wood-burning fireplace is used as a complement, providing comfortable, comforting radiant heat. A ThermoDrain grey water heat recovery system also reduces water consumption.
