NEAR ZERO CARBON CUSTOM HOME
Location: Foothills County, Alberta
Project Type: Single Family Acreage Home
Key Goals: Net Zero, Near Zero Carbon
Services: Custom Home Design
Status: Completed 2019
Project Credit: This home was designed by fpdb co-founder, Dave Silburn, while working at SAIT Green Building Technologies.
This Near Zero Carbon residence is a contemporary east coast style, walkout saltbox bungalow that blends a high performance sustainable envelope, european windows and a carriage house heavy timber breezeway with modern interior finish and furnishings. Built to meet an operational zero carbon standard, the home’s minimal energy load has been offset with onsite solar modules on both the garage/carriage house and the principal residence.
Sheltered from prevailing winds, the northwest side of the home hugs a walk out basement and main floor deck, overlooking a seasonal stream and 152 acres of prairie farmland with Rocky Mountain views. Vaulted ceilings with exposed wood rafters and expansive panoramic windows flood the living space with natural light, showcasing uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape.
Kitchen
Kitchen and Dining Area with Living Room
Dining Area with Open Riser Stair
Aerial View
