About this home:
Merging beauty and performance, Field House was built for siblings with an inter-generational family vision. They challenged us to embody environmental values with elegant design, on a budget.
Designed by Architect Jillian Cochrane, Field House meets the highest tiers of the BC Energy and Zero Carbon Step Codes. Right-sized heat pumps and an integrated roof-top sprinkler ensure resilience to the impacts of extreme heat. A high-efficiency wood stove ensures comfort during winter power-outs.
The upper floor is a home unto itself, with two bedrooms, two full baths, and a spacious kitchen-dining-living area with a reading nook tucked into a quiet corner.
The ground floor has two more bedrooms, a full bath, and a separate living area – perfect for frequently visiting family.
Field House is a “proof of concept” example of how, through an Integrated Design Process, beautiful, high-performance homes can be attainable for families, while treading lightly on the planet.
Field House was honoured as a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Canadian Home Builders’ Association BC Georgie Awards (Custom Home Under $1,000,000).
Benefits and Features
Energy-Efficiency Benefits:
- Super insulated, thick-wall construction and triple pane windows – keeps the home quiet, comfortable, and cost efficient inside!
- Solar orientation allows for warmth in winter and shade-cool in summer.
- Right-sized heat pumps deliver cost effective heating and cooling, with a wood stove for back up in case of power outage.
- A heat recovery ventilator (HRV) keeps air in the home fresh and clean.
- The home is solar ready and EV ready. The roof structure and electrical system in the home are ready for easy installation.
- Design Features:
- Three decks provide shelter and private enjoyment of the outdoors in any weather
- Windows are placed to take full advantage of the stunning mountain views to the west.
- Douglas Fir timbers, cladding, and trims were locally harvested and milled, honouring the ecosystem and economy of the Columbia region.
- Lower-carbon concrete and low carbon building materials ensure that Field House is light on the planet.
- Budget was managed by combining standard finishes with custom features and details to elevate the design.
