Cabin in the Woods

Name: Cabin in the Wods
Completed: 2017
Interior Design: Open Space Architecture
Architectural Design: Open Space Architecture
Photography: Joern Rohde
Certifications: Energy Star

Exterior: Architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the project into its setting

End of Cul-de-Sac home nestled into woods, rock for secluded cabin feel in urban setting
Moss covered rock protected during construction embraces outdoor living
Design/orientation captures amazing views of The Chief and Howe Sound,
Xeriscape drought tolerant indigenous water wise plantings
Passive solar design

Spacious open entry with lots of storage
Lower floor with multifunctional guest room, guest-bath, laundry, storage and mechanical rooms
Open riser steel and wood staircase with glass railing
Built in wall unit, touch latch storage
Vertical Hemlock feature walls in living room, kitchen, den and bedroom mimic exterior cladding
Floor to ceiling windows frame views, offer abundant natural light
Polished concrete floors throughout
Gourmet kitchen, touch latch swing and flip doors, ceiling height cabinets, ladder access; roll out shelves, spice drawer, tray racks, integrated refrigerator-freezer, dishwasher drawers, oven/micro combination, glass induction cooktop, double sided island and Calcutta marble tops
Ensuite with island tub with view, curbless shower, large vanity, under-mount sink
His/hers closets act as divider to bedroom

Energy Star Certified EnerGuide 83
Under 1.2 ACH with HRV
Effective R30 SIP panels with 2X4 mechanical wall, R60 roof, R25 ICF foundation, R14 under slab
Air-tight wood fire place right sized to house
Winter utilities less than $100/month
Combi-boiler hot water/in floor heat
Passive solar design no AC load
Triple glazed windows U value under 1
Holmes Approved Homes Certification.
All waste was recycled where possible