About this home:
Recently retired, these homeowners came to us with their plans drawn out on the back of a napkin, literally! With world-class views on all sides, the design intentionally brings the surrounding beauty of the Purcells into every part of the home.
Built before the BC Energy Step Code came into force, this home was an “advance preview” of emerging regulations in practice.
Benefits and Features
Energy-Efficiency Benefits:
- With a high-performance building enclosure, the home is primarily heated with a small, catalytic wood stove. A ductless heat pump is sized to heat the home in extreme cold, and delivers cooling during extended periods of heat.
- The large covered deck provides shaded respite in the heat of summer and sunny warmth in winter.
- Triple pane windows and a super-insulated building enclosure keep the interior comfortable year round.
- A right-sized HRV keeps the interior air quality fresh.
- Recently, the owners added solar panels to their solar-ready roof, reducing their annual energy demand from the grid by 80%.
Design Features:
- The exterior form is dictated by best viewing of the surrounding Purcell Mountains, including a stunning view of Mount Nelson.
- The interior honours the rural and ranching history of the property with locally milled Douglas Fir details throughout.
- The kitchen is a home chef’s dream with plenty of counter space and high-end appliances.
- Rustic custom shelving sits under the large windows, allowing a space to sit, rest, and enjoy the views (comfortably, owing to the low-e triple pane windows!)
- The wood stove has been right-sized to provide cozy ambience, without overheating this high-performance home.
