Custom Solutions

Custom Solutions

Custom Solutions

Product catalog summary
Project Overview: The document outlines the specifications and design details for the Brewer Cottage, a sustainable home project by Altius Architecture Inc. located on Sand Spit Island, Lake Muskoka.
Exterior Specifications:
  • Structure: Engineered wood frame on a structural steel chassis.
  • Cladding: Combination of pre-finished pine and Douglas Fir.
  • Insulation: BASF Walltite spray applied medium density polyurethane foam with R-values exceeding code requirements.
  • Roof: 80 mil Proseal flat roof membrane.
  • Windows: Marvin Integrity with fibreglass clad exterior and clear pine interior.
  • Optional: Green roof system and solid Douglas Fir lift & slide doors.
Interior Specifications:
  • Walls/Ceiling: Prefinished Baltic Birch Ply.
  • Cabinets: Birch.
  • Floor: Cork.
  • Appliances: EnergyStar rated.
  • Lighting: LED & CFL.
  • Bathroom: Acrylic tub/shower with low flow fixtures.
  • Mechanical: Electric boiler for heat and DHW, Energy Recovery Ventilator.
  • Optional: Pellet stove, propane boiler.
Set Up Requirements:
  • Foundation: Options include sonotube concrete foundation, concrete pad, or frost wall foundation.
  • Water: Municipal, park service, self-service (well or lake pump), or storage tank.
  • Power: Electrical plug-in service or PV panels with a battery bank.
  • Wastewater: Septic, municipal, holding tank, or gravel pit.
Zoning and Compliance:
  • The miniHome can be classified under the Ontario Building Code as a building or manufactured home.
  • Zoning depends on location, size, use, and permanency.
  • Contact local municipality for zoning information.
Additional Features:
  • No vinyl or drywall used.
  • Quality construction with renewable materials.
  • Optional off-grid systems available.
  • CSA certified.
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Catalog excerpts

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SUSTAIN MINIHOMES FOR ALL SEASONS AND CLIMATES by Altius Architecture Inc CUSTOM UNITS 1584sf INTERIOR + 144sf PORCH = 1728sf TOTAL MAIN PLAN BEDROOM UNCOVERED DECK DN TRELLIS ABOVE SCREEN PORCH OFFICE / BEDROOM MASTER BEDROOM COVERED DECK BATH ROOM 2 OUTDOOR SHOWER project contact: Graham Smith x22 Logan Amos x233 BREWER COTTAG Adrianne & Mark B 1/2" BIRCH PLYWOOD PANEL Sand Spit Island Lake Muskoka

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HOME Exterior Structure: External Cladding: Insulation System: Floor: Wall: Roof: Roof Membrane: Windows: Optional: Engineered wood frame constructions on structural steel chassis A combination of pre-finished pine & Douglas Fir BASF Walltite Spray applied to medium density Polyurethane foam Total Assembly R33.5 (code requires R31) Total Assembly R25 (code requires R29) Total Assembly R32 (code requires R31) 80 mil Proseal flat roof membrane Marvin Integrity; Fibreglass Clad Exterior, Clear Pine Interior Green Roof system, solid D.Fir lift & slide doors Interior Walls / Ceiling (11ft): Cabinets:...

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