French River Cottage
1000 sf Cottage. French River, Ontario. Completion 2010.
Design Features
A collaboration between Altius and the client, an engineer we had previously worked with. The design was informed by the remote location, absence of on site power, and the resulting need for a simple but elegant building system. The exposed timber frame was fabricated off site for ease of site erection.
Sustainability Features
- Program and Spatial Optimization
- Integration with the ‘Natural Assets’ of your Site and Terrain
- Site Specific View and Vista Optimization
- Passive Solar Heating
- Natural Ventilation and Passive Cooling
- Natural Daylighting
- Material Optimization and Modular Design
- Renewable Materials and Finishes
- Reclaimed and Recycled Materials
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Non-toxic Materials and Finishes
- Advanced Wood Heating Systems (ie. Contraflow Masonry Heaters)
- Solar Electric (photovoltaic or PV systems)
- Low Energy Lighting & Appliances
As an off grid dwelling the projects first goal is to minimize the need for power. This is obtained through daylighting strategies and the use of a high efficiency masonry wood stove for heating, and low wattage lighting. Power for a fridge, lighting and cooking are currently achieved through propane appliances though the goal is, upon completion of construction, to replace this with a solar powered PV system.
Altius Project Team
Architecture: Trevor McIvor, Tao Cheng, Mike Lanctot
Project Partners
- Engineering: Client (P.Eng)
- Construction: Client
- Heavy Timber Frame: TimberSystems
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