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Westcoast Style

Luxury Home Build

Whistler, BC

Completed: 2018
Architectural Design: Brigitte Loranger Architect
Interior Design: Tamara Wouters Interior Design
Photography: Joern Rohde

Energuide Rating

0.8

Air changes per Hour

EXTERIOR

Our aim for the exterior was to evoke a nostalgic feel with charming architecture, timeless curb appeal, and an effortless blend into the surroundings. Here is how we achieved this.

West coast modern glass, steel and timber
Design optimized to shape of lot, Riparian setbacks, Flood control level, passive solar design to optimize winter heat gain and minimize summer overheating
Durable fire-smart siding materials – noted by insurance company as most fire safe home he had ever seen
Integrated to water-front for ease of access, outdoor beach BBQ and recreation
Large decks for outdoor living on every level

INTERIOR

From grand architectural details to the most intricate design elements, our mission for this luxurious home is to inspire creative and innovative use of space. We achieved this as follows:

Designed as live work-space with his and hers offices
Kitchen as focal point for family living and entertaining
Media room dimensions designed for optimum audio performance and hose designed around media dimensions
Indoor pizza oven
Use of siding materials inside and out

FUNCTIONALITY OF FLOOR PLAN

Covered entry to protect from mountain weather
Entry opens to view of lake and mountains
Open center stair with large windows lights all 3 levels
Master and guest suite on top floor for views and natural light, mother-inlaw and kids bedroom on bottom floor
Lake view decks form each floor and every bedroom

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS (ENERGY, COMFORT, HEALTH)

Modeled as EnerGuide 87 with pre drywall blower test at .8 ACH
Passive House rated windows
Multi zoned CSA F280 2012 right sized Geothermal heating and cooling
Automated blinds to reduce overheating and reduce AC
Passive solar shading modeled in at concept design stage

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS/TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES

All lower exterior and interior walls ICF for sound performance
Comslab suspended concrete floor on main level for sound proofing between main floor and media room
Low maintenance exterior siding materials for long term durability including metal facia, stone and phenolic resin siding
Inset windows for improved waterproofing and energy performance
Raft slab on piles to ensure no differential settlement to protect finishes
Warmboard radiant heat sub-floor for optimum heat delivery and control
Separate HVAC for AC and supplemental heating if required
Water, sewer and power all had to be brought to site