Grand River Cottage
This preliminary design is for a full season retreat on a beautiful rural Ontario river site. The home aims to amplify the awareness of the environment, with captivating views of the fluctuating riverbank and careful but casual landscaping. Designed for avid canoers, the home focuses on outdoor activities like BBQing and sunset dining.
The cottage is a high-performance net zero energy design, with roof mounted 18kW Photovoltaic array, solar thermal hot water and Air Source Heat Pump for heating and cooling.
Preliminary Design
Status
Project Team
Principal-in-Charge: Kevin Stelzer; Project Designer: Maarten Hikspoors
196 m2
Area of Work
Description
Full Season Cottage, Net Zero Energy Design
Proposed Energy Metrics
Thermal Energy Demand Intensity: 36 kWh/m2
Total Energy Usage Intensity: 85 kWh/m2
Green House Gas Intensity: 4.2 kgs.CO2/m2
preliminary elevation sketch
ground floor plan
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![exterior perspective from water]()
exterior perspective from water
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![interior view towards kitchen]()
interior view towards kitchen
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![entrance from path]()
entrance from path
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living room
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![front perspective]()
front perspective
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![view from forest]()
view from forest
