Blueberry Hill
Name: Blueberry Hill
Completed: 2017
Architectural Design: Brigitte Loranger Architect
Interior Design: Tamara Wouters Interior Design
Photography: Joern Rohde
Certifications: Holmes Approved Homes, Energy Star
EXTERIOR: ARCHITECHURAL CHARACTER, CURB APPEAL, & INTEGRATION OF THE PRODUCT:
- Siting optimizes natural bench creating desired back yard, connecting outdoor living space to main living areas
- House forward on lot, sited for stunning 180° views to Whistler & Blackcomb with private back yard
INTERIOR: CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE USE OF SPACE/ARCHITECTURE, DETAIL AND FORM:
- Spacious entry, wide stairs connect spacious great room
- Floor-ceiling limestone fireplace
- Gourmet kitchen boasts double islands, touch latch cabinets, high gloss orange back-panels w/eating bar, Ceasarstone counter, waterfall edges.
- Transom windows at backsplash, walk in pantry, double oven, 8 burner gas cooktop, wine refrigerator, integrated refrigerator/freezer
- Master with built-ins, fireplace, private patio, walk through closets connect to ensuite, island tub, floating vanity lighting under, vessel sink, frosted glass shower
- Wide plank cork/vinyl floors, matching wood nosing/trims on stairs
FUNCTIONALITY OF FLOOR PLAN:
- Elevator connects all 3 floors,
- Laundry chute,
- Media room, den-library with moving ladder, his/hers work space,
- Direct access to rear garden, outdoor patio with hot tub
- The third floor Master suite has a deck and a spacious ensuite through his/hers closet
- Three bedrooms with private bathrooms
- Tilt/turn windows with integrated blinds
- Accessible bedroom and bathroom on the main floor.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS (ENERGY, COMFORT, HEALTH)
- Airtight wood frame with exterior insulation and spray foam
- Owens Corning exterior insulating system/R9 walls
- Under 2 ACH with HRV
- Energy-Star certification
- Effective R values: Walls R29 Floor R14 Roof R58
- Triple glaze windows with U value of 1
- Dettson right sized HVAC, cold-climate heat-pump