The Phoenix
Name: The Phoenix
Type: 8 Multi-Unit
Completed: 2012
Architectural Design: AKA Architecture & Design
Interior Design: Laura Henderson Interior Design
The Phoenix Features
- Spacious main floor combines kitchen, living and dining
- large windows provide ample natural light
- Sliding glass door connects to BBQ deck and outdoor living space
- Ample counter space to accommodate food prep.
- Compact functional work triangle
- Open concept small kitchen gives look and feel of much larger space
- Flexible kitchen design enabled future addition of dishwasher and garburator
- Layout also accommodates table and sitting area if desired within the kitchen.
- Slow motion door and drawer closers
- Large windows and sliding doors create intimate relationship to greens space and outdoor living
- Contemporary design intended to reflect modern standard yet remain timeless
- Materials chosen based on affordability, aesthetics, durability and environmental considerations.
- Upgrade options offered included tile, laminate floors, solid wood doors, and quartz counters, paint, dishwasher and appliance upgrades
- Kitchen located in Built Green Gold townhouse with Energuide Rating of 81
- Air tight SIP construction blower tested to under 3 air changes
- Energy Star appliances,
- Low flow faucets
- Compact fluorescent lighting
- low/zero VOC materials
- Locally sourced cabinets
- Variable speed quiet hood fan
- Construction waste minimized and recycled
- Programmable thermostat for space heat
- Low cost passive pre heated make up air system balances mechanical ventilation maintaining optimum indoor air replacing expensive HRV