low energy design

Here is the design that we presented at the community meeting last Thursday. We’re pretty excited by what Mark A and Kate have come up with.

The renovation of the existing house respects and maintains the original form and roof line, while the addition is intentionally contemporary, simple and contrasting. This design strategy highlights the relationship between old and new.

We are using traditional materials, including cedar siding and stucco, that are common throughout the neighbourhood. Deep window reveals introduced by the thicker Passive House walls add visual interest and depth to the facade. The landscaping ties everything together.

Front elevation, sketches by Kate Stefiuk

Front yard, side view

Side yard from our south neighbour’s back yard

Back yard with sunken workshop

Landscape plan by Kate Stefiuk

Lower floor plans, by Mark Ashby Architecture

Lower floor plan, by Mark Ashby Architecture

Upper floor plan

Streetscape, by Mark Ashby Architecture

Here are some renderings and plans from the small lot design we have been sharing with our neighbours for the last few months.

I also presented this design at a preliminary meeting with the Fairfield Gonzales Community Association Land Use Committee (CALUC) in February. This was not the ‘official’ CALUC meeting, but rather a preliminary meeting that some neighbourhood committees request – an opportunity to introduce the project, meet the committee and hear their initial comments. We will apply to present at the “official” CALUC meeting when we are ready to submit the rezoning application, and we’re not there yet.

All renderings and plans are by Mark Ashby Architecture, unless otherwise noted.