A new 2 storey home in Alta Vista built to GreenHouse environmental standards with sustainable features including grey water recycling, drain water heat recovery, passive house principles and a super efficient wood burning fireplace. House and garden were integrated into a heavily treed property for the enjoyment of nature and minimal environmental impact. Formal planting and terracing at the front of the house is designed to soften the architecture and work with existing mature trees and steeply sloping grade. New planting selections are designed to be drought tolerant, hardy, and low maintenance with areas to grow fruit and vegetables. Curved features are inspired by images provided by the owner.
Featured in Ottawa Citizen Article: When Grey Turns to Green.
This project was built in collaboration with Gooderham Consulting Group.