NuPorte Courtyard Home
An urban oasis
connected to nature.
connected to nature.
Centred around the generous west and south-facing backyard, the home’s bright and open living space is made to function for the everyday and as a hub for celebrations. Built for future accessibility and ongoing change, level transitions connect the ground floor to the well-planned outdoor space with a ground floor principal bedroom and additional principal room with direct outdoor access.
Solar energy technology advances for the local climate will allow it to be the primary energy source in the next year or so, coupled with in-home energy storage batteries with and electric and/or natural gas for specialty uses and backup.
Heating and cooling usage remains reasonable with low-emittance windows and sliding doors.
Efficient mechanical systems for heating and cooling pulls in fresh air and increased air tightness eliminates leaks and drafts.
Locally sourced building materials are utilized, including lumber from sustainable forests.
Increasing thermal insulation below the slab and in walls and roofs reduces a home’s greatest energy expenditure.
