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Muskoka Lakes, Ontario. By Altius Architecture, Inc. CLIFF HOUSE.
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Muskoka Lakes, Ontario By Altius Architecture, Inc. CLIFF HOUSE Set on a rock formation overlooking a spectacular lake, the Cliff House seeks to enhance the extraordinary surroundings through the thoughtful integration of building elements with the natural assets of the site and terrain. The program called for intimate spaces carefully tuned to the unique views, light, and breezes of the site. Self-sufficiency was a key client mandate and the project is completely off-grid.
Site Plan Floor plan Elevations Sustainable Features CLIFF HOUSE - OFF THE GRID Set on the Cliffside of a much-cherished lake, this cottage seeks to enhance the extraordinary surrounding scenery through the thoughtful integration of building elements with the natural assets of the site and terrain. This dwelling emerges form the rock formation of the cliff using the same local granite to form its base.
Site PlanFloor plan Sustainable Features CLIFF HOUSE - OFF THE GRID First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan
Site Plan Floor plan Elevations Sustainable Features • Sustainability Features • Program and Spatial Optimization • Integration with the ‘Natural Assets’ of Site and Terrain • Site Specific View and Vista Optimization • Passive Solar Heating (Thermal Storage Mass) • Natural Ventilation and Passive Cooling • Natural Daylighting • High Performance Envelope Design • Renewable and/or Recyclable Materials and Finishes • Advanced Wood Heating Systems (ie. Contraflow Masonry Heaters) • Radiant Heating • Heat Recovery Ventilation • Solar Hot Water Systems (Domestic and In Floor Radiant Heating) • Solar Electric (photovoltaic or PV systems) • Wastewater Heat Recovery • Green Roof systems CLIFF HOUSE - OFF THE GRID
Site Plan Floor plan Elevations Sustainable Features CLIFF HOUSE - OFF THE GRID • Sustainability Features • Program and Spatial Optimization • Integration with the ‘Natural Assets’ of Site and Terrain • Site Specific View and Vista Optimization • Passive Solar Heating (Thermal Storage Mass) • Natural Ventilation and Passive Cooling • Natural Daylighting • High Performance Envelope Design • Renewable and/or Recyclable Materials and Finishes • Advanced Wood Heating Systems (ie. Contraflow Masonry Heaters) • Radiant Heating • Heat Recovery Ventilation • Solar Hot Water Systems (Domestic and In Floor Radiant Heating) • Solar Electric (photovoltaic or PV systems) • Wastewater Heat Recovery • Green Roof systems
By SBPR Architects Ubatuba, Brazil The hard steep hill and its trees are both protected by environmental laws. They have inspired the entire strategy used in the conception of the project. CASA EM UBATUBA
Site PlanFloor plan Elevations Sustainable Features CASA EM UBATUBA First Floor Plan Roof Plan Second Floor Plan
Site Plan Floor plan Elevations Sustainable Features Second Floor Plan CASA EM UBATUBA