CLIFF HOUSE CLIFF HOUSE Muskoka Lakes, OntarioMuskoka Lakes, Ontario By Altius Architecture, Inc.By Altius Architecture, Inc.

Set on a rock formation overlooking a spectacular

lake, the Cliff House seeks to enhance the

extraordinary surroundings through the thoughtful integration of building elements with

the natural assets of the site and terrain. The program called for

intimate spaces carefully tuned to the unique

views, light, and breezes of the site. Self-

sufficiency was a key client mandate and the

project is completely off-grid.

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Set on the Cliffside of a much-cherished lake, this cottage seeks to enhance the extraordinary surrounding scenery through the thoughtful integration of building elements with the natural assets of the site and terrain. This dwelling emerges form the rock formation of the cliff using the same local granite to form its base.

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Sustainability Features•Program and Spatial Optimization •Integration with the ‘Natural Assets’ of Site and Terrain •Site Specific View and Vista Optimization •Passive Solar Heating (Thermal Storage Mass) •Natural Ventilation and Passive Cooling •Natural Daylighting •High Performance Envelope Design •Renewable and/or Recyclable Materials and Finishes •Advanced Wood Heating Systems (ie. Contraflow Masonry Heaters) •Radiant Heating •Heat Recovery Ventilation •Solar Hot Water Systems (Domestic and In Floor Radiant Heating) •Solar Electric (photovoltaic or PV systems) •Wastewater Heat Recovery •Green Roof systems

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Sustainability Features•Program and Spatial Optimization •Integration with the ‘Natural Assets’ of Site and Terrain •Site Specific View and Vista Optimization •Passive Solar Heating (Thermal Storage Mass) •Natural Ventilation and Passive Cooling •Natural Daylighting •High Performance Envelope Design •Renewable and/or Recyclable Materials and Finishes •Advanced Wood Heating Systems (ie. Contraflow Masonry Heaters) •Radiant Heating •Heat Recovery Ventilation •Solar Hot Water Systems (Domestic and In Floor Radiant Heating) •Solar Electric (photovoltaic or PV systems) •Wastewater Heat Recovery •Green Roof systems

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CASA EM UBATUBA CASA EM UBATUBA Ubatuba, BrazilUbatuba, Brazil By SBPR ArchitectsBy SBPR Architects

The hard steep hill and its trees are both protected by environmental laws. They have inspired the entire strategy used in the conception of the project.

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