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The Nest
The Nest
Sunshine Coast Regional District, BC, Canada
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The Nest
Sunshine Coast Regional District, BC, Canada
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$500K - 1M
Perched atop Keats Island’s highest elevation, The Nest is an off-grid, prefabricated retreat that redefines sustainable living in a remote coastal context. Composed of two rotated geometric volumes, the home maximizes spatial perception within a compact footprint, minimizing impact on the delicate terrain while gently nestling within the landscape and offering expansive views.
Sustainability drives every aspect of the project. Prefabrication enabled precise construction with local labour, reducing on-site waste, transport, and build time, while mass timber eliminated the need for structural steel and minimized concrete foundations. All materials—from siding and glazing to prefab components—were sourced locally, further reducing the carbon footprint. Off-grid systems, including solar power, rainwater collection and filtration, a wood stove, and an incinerating toilet, ensure complete self-sufficiency.
The envelope provides high thermal performance, and a Lunos decentralized HRV system (Canadian-made) delivers balanced fresh air with 90% heat recovery. All plumbing is aligned along a central wall for maximum efficiency. Biophilic design enhances well-being by fostering continuous visual and physical connections to the surrounding forest, while interiors of exposed wood and natural finishes draw inspiration from the moss-covered terrain.
Virtual modelling enabled the efficient production of properly sized and weighted components, which were shipped via truck and barge, then airlifted by helicopter for final placement. Remarkably, the entire building structure was installed in just two days.
The Nest exemplifies how ethical, site-sensitive, and innovative design can create an intimate, nurturing, and sustainable retreat. It harmonizes form, function, and environmental responsibility, offering a model for low-impact living that forges profound connections between people and place.
Sustainability drives every aspect of the project. Prefabrication enabled precise construction with local labour, reducing on-site waste, transport, and build time, while mass timber eliminated the need for structural steel and minimized concrete foundations. All materials—from siding and glazing to prefab components—were sourced locally, further reducing the carbon footprint. Off-grid systems, including solar power, rainwater collection and filtration, a wood stove, and an incinerating toilet, ensure complete self-sufficiency.
The envelope provides high thermal performance, and a Lunos decentralized HRV system (Canadian-made) delivers balanced fresh air with 90% heat recovery. All plumbing is aligned along a central wall for maximum efficiency. Biophilic design enhances well-being by fostering continuous visual and physical connections to the surrounding forest, while interiors of exposed wood and natural finishes draw inspiration from the moss-covered terrain.
Virtual modelling enabled the efficient production of properly sized and weighted components, which were shipped via truck and barge, then airlifted by helicopter for final placement. Remarkably, the entire building structure was installed in just two days.
The Nest exemplifies how ethical, site-sensitive, and innovative design can create an intimate, nurturing, and sustainable retreat. It harmonizes form, function, and environmental responsibility, offering a model for low-impact living that forges profound connections between people and place.
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