Summerland Modern Classic
Perched above Okanagan Lake, this private residence was engineered to establish absolute environmental control over one of Western Canada's most volatile microclimates. Rather than succumbing to the intense summer heat waves or regional air quality spikes common to the valley, the building functions as an unshakeable, thermally decoupled sanctuary. The design achieves total harmony between extreme structural capability and absolute visual tranquility.
Photography | Jon Adrian
Behind the refined, light-filled spaces and timeless material palette lies a masterclass in modern residential engineering:
- Sensory and Thermal Isoloation: A continuous, highly engineered structural envelope blocks out external temperature volatility, ensuring uniform interior equilibrium year-round while completely eliminating drafts and mechanical noise.
- Atmospheric Purity: Equipped with a dedicated, high-capacity Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV), the interior air is continuously replaced with pristine, medical-grade filtered fresh air—completely shielding the living spaces from summer pollen, dust, and wildfire smoke.
- Acoustic Sanctuary: High-specification glazing and thick, insulated wall assemblies decouple the home from the elements. Inside, the environment drops into a state of deep acoustic silence, allowing the panoramic lake views to be experienced without environmental friction.
Airtightness
0.68 ACH @ 50Pa
Heating Demand
28 kWh/m²a
Energy Source
All Electric
Heating & Cooling - Air Source Heat Pump
Supplementary Heating - Wood Stove
Ventilation - ERV
Hot Water - Electric Tank
Heating & Cooling - Air Source Heat Pump
Supplementary Heating - Wood Stove
Ventilation - ERV
Hot Water - Electric Tank
Building Envelope
R32 Exterior Walls
R33 Foundation Walls
R68 Roof
R32 Slab on Grade
Innotech Triple Glazed Windows
R33 Foundation Walls
R68 Roof
R32 Slab on Grade
Innotech Triple Glazed Windows
