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
Interior: Creative and innovative use of space including architectural detail and form
- 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
Environmental considerations including energy efficiency
- 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