About This Project
This home, constructed by LWE Builders, is a Georgie Awards® winner and BUILT GREEN® Platinum certified residence situated moments from the beautiful lakeshores of British Columbia's East Kootenays region. The design thoughtfully utilizes the lot's triangular shape, showcasing a mountain modern aesthetic with a striking butterfly roof that seamlessly integrates the dwelling with its natural environment.
Given the warm summers and cold winters of the region, a key design objective was ensuring year-round comfort. This was accomplished through a highly insulated building envelope coupled with an energy-efficient heating system, incorporating the following features:
R60 ICF foundation
R30 wall assembly utilizing 2×6 Pacific SmartWall® Technology by Pacific Homes
Triple glazed Innotech windows and doors
Warm roof assembly incorporating 6 inches of 2-pound sprayfoam
2 air source heat pumps
96% Viessman boiler for domestic heat, hot water, and in-slab heating
Independent HRV system
East Kootenay Haven received two 2017 Georgie Awards awards: Best Custom Home valued between $1,300,000 – $1,899,000 and Best Certified Home – Custom. Congratulations!
Innotech products featured include Triple seal Tilt + Turn Windows, Picture Windows, Lift + Slide Doors, and Entry Doors. These all have a silver foil exterior and white interior finish. All windows and doors are triple glazed, and many windows incorporate easy-access handles (positioned lower on the sash for improved accessibility).
Additional photographs can be viewed on LWE Builders’ website at portfolio. Photography by Henry Georgi Photography.