21
Contemporary Canadian Homes
May 20 - July
10, 2005
Harbourfront Centre, Exhibit Info: www.harbourfrontcentre.com
October 16 - November 21, 2004
Cambridge Galleries, Exhibit Info: www.cambridgegalleries.ca
Wilson Natural home is featured below.
For more information on the exhibit go to the next
page.
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| This exhibition,
which will travel to galleries across Canada in 2005, examines
the regional, historical and societal influences of 21 of the
nation's most beautiful homes designed by some of Canada's renowned
architects. |
A design
in harmony with the natural environment, the Wilson Natural
Home, designed by Martin
Liefhebber, creates a sustainable solution for the site,
materials and lifestyle of the owners. Copyright 2004 John Wilson |
| Explore
contemporary Canadian home designs that showcase innovative
solutions to the challenges created by: |
- changing
lifestyles
- complicated
sites
- modest
budgets
- concern
for the enviroment
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By harnessing
the power of the wind and collecting the suns energy, sustainability
is achievable even in the cold northern climate of Ontario,
Canada. Situated near the top of a hill, facing due south,
this passive solar house uses concrete flooring to collect
heat from the sun without the need for a furnace. Massive
straw bale walls insulate the home to retain heat in the winter
and coolness in the summer. A large skylight in the center
of the home creates a natural air conditioner that takes advantage
of convenction currents in the summer to cool the entire home,
while providing day lighting year round. All the materials
used in the construction are chemical and toxin free. This
modern home combines comfort year round, energy sustainability,
occupant health, and the inspiration of a natural setting.
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Wind power
combines with passive and active solar design techniques to
create a comfortable and inspiring natural home that blends
with the landscape. Copyright 2004 John Wilson |
The natural
landscape sets the tone for the lines and angles that perfectly
collect energy from the sun just like the surrounding wild flowers.
Copyright 2004 John Wilson |
Natural
lighting warms the cozy living room from morning until dusk.Sunsets
set off the large natural views to the south and west. Copyright
2004 John Wilson |
Straw
bale walls provide R50-R60 insulation levels on the north
wall. Truth window (upper right) exposes the straw bale near
the entranceway. Minimal windows and doors reduce heating
loss in the winter. Gravel hides vents to the basement for
cooling in the summer. Copyright 2004 John Wilson |
Green
house exposes plants to light from early sun rise to sunset
all year round. Copyright 2004 John Wilson |
For more information on the exhibit go to
the next page.
To contact John
Wilson about the Wilson Natural home or about the Solar Village
development being planned please send an email to john.wilson@naturallifenetwork.com
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More Information
on the Web on how you too can take advantage of solar, wind, straw
bale, green roofing and to learn much more about the construction
of the Wilson home see - http://www.NaturalLifeNetwork.com/wilson
.
Breathe Architects
/ Martin Liefhebber
The firm is the award winning architect for the Wilson House.
Breathe Architects is an unique design firm with leading edge expertise
in ecological and renewable energy systems. The firm combines a
variety of interrelated disciplines to develop affordable and environmentally
adept housing.
Web: www.breathebyassociation.com
EMail: info@breathebyassociation.com
Phone: 416-469-0018
Kolapore
Construction Inc. (formerly C & R Construction) / Colin Richards
Kolapore Construction is in the custom home construction business
with a distinct view to the integration of natural, ecologically
friendly, and renewable energy resources.
Email: gregory.richards@sympatico.ca
Phone: 905-880-2732
Phantom Electron
Corporation / Leonard Allen
We are innovators, committed to a leadership role in the development
and utilization of solar electric technologies in mainstream applications.
Our team is building a unique company that is powered by vision...
a vision that sees our products providing an avenue for transparent
integration of renewable energy into everyday markets.
Web: www.phantomelectron.com
EMail: sales@phantomelectron.com
Phone: 905-430-6512
| Copyright
2004 John Wilson |
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News...
Solar
in the City: Award Winning Green House Documentary
SunFest
Sustainable Living Event
Design
eXchange sustainable design award winner 2003
Natural
dream - Toronto Star article, 2003
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an Old-fashioned Barn Raising
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