Sky Pilot Silver

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Sky Pilot Silver

An Award Winning Home

Completed: 2015

Architectural & Interior Design: RDC Design

Structural Design: Andrew Grey Engineering

Energy Advisor: Capital Home Energy

1.26

Detached Homes – Custom | Under 2,500 sq ft.

BEST CERTIFIED HOME PRODUCTION

Windows and Doors: All Weather Windows
Kitchen and Millwork: Ikea
Forming, Framing, Siding, and finishes: RDC Fine Homes
3rd party Quality Assurance: Holmes Approved Homes
This 3,000 square foot RDC Fine Homes designed 2 story custom home built in the brand new Crumpit Woods subdivision is nestled into a forest setting and sited to maximize views of The Squamish Chief
The large south and west facing windows optimize natural daylight bringing in spectacular views of Howe Sound and the surrounding forest.
Landscape features drought tolerant indigenous plantings
Exterior finishes feature fire smart, low maintenance durable fiber cement and metal siding.

Exterior walls feature Structurally Insulated Panels with a higher than average effective R value of R22, delivering low cost airtight construction
The home features an Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) foundation with a moisture barrier under footings to eliminate rising damp keeping humidity inside in check with an effective R value of 24.
Roof insulation uses BASF spray foam on roof with an effective insulation value of R48.
Aluminum clad All Weather Windows Energy Star vinyl windows.

EnerGuide rating 85
Air Changes 1.26
Heating and cooling supplied by a right sized Mitsubishi cold climate heat pump rated for efficient operation to -19C, matched with a fully ducted forced air furnace with an Eneready Heat Recovery Ventilator and Nuheat heated floors in all bathrooms.
South facing windows are shaded with deep roof overhangs and architectural features to prevent overheating.
The home would currently meet the energy efficiency standard for a BC Energy Step Code 4 home

Home features 3 bedrooms, office and 3.5 baths, large deck off the main floor with a covered patio opening to the large, shaded back yard.
The home is designed with the kitchen/living/dining on the top floor, taking advantage of the stunning views and natural light. Bedrooms are all located on the lower floor
The home has a studio suite under the garage separated from the main home with ICF concrete walls for improved sound separation between the suite and main home.

Achieved Silver Category 2 in Holmes Approved Homes program (HAH)
Energy Star for new homes certification.
Vented low slope metal roof to ensure early detection of membrane failures in future.
HAH certification included 4 onsite inspections, 2 blower tests, thermal imaging, written reports and final bound copy for homeowner including all inspection documentation.
All waste material was recycled where possible diverting 80%+ of the construction waste from landfill.