Curvy Eco Home in Toronto, Canada by Craig Race Architecture

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Curvy Eco Home in Toronto, Canada by Craig Race Architecture

July 11th, 2019 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Craig Race Architecture

Sustainability

Exceptional air-tightness and above-code insulation keeps this house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The small windows on the north facade maintain privacy and minimize heat-loss, while the south facade is almost entirely glass designed to passively heat the home in the winter. A passive ventilation strategy cools the home in the summer. Durable and recyclable exterior cladding ensures this home will last with minimal maintenance and have a small environmental impact.

Image Courtesy © Robert Watson Photography

Architects: Craig Race Architecture
Project: Curvy Eco Home
Location: Toronto, Canada
Photography: Robert Watson Photography, Howard McDonald
Lead Architects: Craig Race
Clients: Race Family
Gross Built Area: 1,800 sq.ft.
Completion Year: 2017

Image Courtesy © Robert Watson Photography

Design

The form of the house is entirely based on context. The curved front wall mediates the street façade by responding contextually to the neighbouring houses’ setbacks. This creates drama and delight but serves a rational purpose to create room for a basement walk-out apartment while maximizing second floor space. See how the eave height on the right is aligned with the neighbouring house? Simple cues like this help the otherwise unusual shape blend in with the neighbours which are +100 years older.

Image Courtesy © Robert Watson Photography

Urban Space

The property of 63 Dagmar was created through a severance and minor variances at the Ontario Municipal Board. It adds housing to the neighbourhood by making use of a previously forgotten space. Statistically, the home is designed to match the neighbouring houses' height, depth, width, and gross floor area.

Image Courtesy © Robert Watson Photography

Image Courtesy © Howard McDonald

: Image Courtesy © Howard McDonald

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Tags: Canada, Toronto

Categories: Apartments, House, Residential

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