1. CLIFF HOUSE Muskoka Lakes, Ontario 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.

2. CLIFF HOUSE - OFF THE GRID Site Plan Floor plan Elevations Sustainable Features 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.

3. CLIFF HOUSE - OFF THE GRID First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Site Plan Floor plan Sustainable Features

4. 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 CLIFF HOUSE - OFF THE GRID Site Plan Floor plan Elevations Sustainable Features

5. 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 CLIFF HOUSE - OFF THE GRID Site Plan Floor plan Elevations Sustainable Features

6. CASA EM UBATUBA Ubatuba, Brazil By 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.

7. CASA EM UBATUBA Site Plan Floor plan Elevations Sustainable Features First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Roof Plan

8. CASA EM UBATUBA Site Plan Floor plan Elevations Sustainable Features Second Floor Plan