This construction on a radiant slab features optimal solar orientation. Large patio doors eight feet wide by nine feet high encircle the first floor, providing plenty of natural light. Floors on the first floor are polished concrete and those upstairs are wood. The upstairs spaces are versatile and can be used as a gym or guest room.
Catégorie: Family homes
LA SALLE LAKE
This second home has four bedrooms and a large open-plan living area encompassing the living room, dining room and kitchen. It was designed to accommodate the extended family comfortably. It stands out with its black cedar shingle exterior. The house is equipped with an energy self-sufficiency system in case of power failure, comprising batteries, photovoltaic solar panels and a small auxiliary electrical panel.
MORIN-HEIGHTS
This contemporary home is perched atop a mountain, offering a breathtaking view of the Saint-Sauveur Valley. Full-height aluminum/wood windows have been cleverly positioned on the first floor to take full advantage! A high-efficiency heat pump is part of the heating system, contributing to its excellent Energuide rating. The residence boasts 3850 sq.ft. on two floors, including a double garage.
MITCHELL LAKE
Affectionately called Le nid (the nest) by its owner, this house is perched on the mountain. Its floor-to-ceiling all-aluminum windows offer solar gain and a breathtaking view of Lac Mitchell. The building was clad in white cedar exterior siding with a play of senses and original metal moldings. The number of functional features in relation to its reduced footprint is impressive.
LAC LÉON 2017
The ant the grasshopper can enjoy the beautiful Laurentian region in this chalet. As the host site is very steep, the house was designed with a garden level. The passive solar design ensures warmth and luminosity on both floors of the house. A gas fireplace in the open-plan first floor provides quick and easy supplementary heating.
LAC CLAIR
Compact with 1850 sq. ft. on three floors, this residence houses three bedrooms. The ground floor is open-plan and communicates with a large screened in room. FSC-certified flamboyant red exterior siding and hemlock beams on the front balcony add to the home’s cachet. The prefabricated kitchen was integrated into the design from the outset, creating an interesting custom effect.
LAC LÉON
Neighbouring the Écohabitations boréales House, this residence is soothing and welcoming. On the shores of the lake, its south and west facades are abundantly fenestrated. The gazebo, finished in knotty pine and white cedar, is the ideal place to spend the summer. The terraces are also finished in white cedar.
THE CIME
With its Alpine allure, this family residence makes a statement with its Craftsman-inspired solid wood columns. Part of the first floor is built on a slab, while the bedrooms are built on a wooden floor, with a garden level below. The property is heated by hot-water radiant floors and electric convectors. The kitchen and vanities are made of FSC-certified maple, and are entirely manufactured in the Laurentians.
GREEN LAKE
This secondary home was designed and built on a steeply sloping site, with a southern view of Lac Vert. The exterior cladding is particleboard and the windows are PVC. The kitchen and bathroom vanities are made of prefabricated cabinets. Programmable electronic thermostats allow temperatures to fluctuate in absence and presence modes, reducing electricity consumption. A good example that a healthy, LEED and affordable home is possible.
LAC LOUISE
Écohabitations boréales’ flagship project, this house was the first LEED-certified home in the Laurentians. Perched in the mountains, its alpine architecture and south-facing orientation offer a magnificent view of Lake Louise. Impressive solar gains contribute to a bright living environment that’s economical to heat.