An extremely high efficiency building envelope system protects this 1800 square foot home from the elements. Views of western Quebec's Gatineau hills are featured from a spectacular great room.
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Selected green design strategies:
. Stack effect ventilation in two vertical spaces
. High efficiency in floor hydronic heating system
. Solar orientation and passive heating
. Hyper efficient building envelope (windows, doors, walls)
. Local low embodied energy building materials
. Forest Stewardship Council certified wood products |