Houzz Tour: Contemporary Chic Ecofriendly meeting in Montreal - Sabine Karsenti and her husband, an artist who simply goes by the letter 'F' didn 't left for an official certification of sustainability for their home in Montreal. They just wanted an ecofriendly home that looked and felt modern and fresh. "We took a look at some drawings ecofriendly and green house, but they did not appeal to us ," Karsenti said. "They felt very hippie like, very Birkenstock-y, even if we have nothing against Birkenstock, this is not an adequate representation of our family. "
Thus, after she and her husband refused to compromise on their eco-friendly values or aesthetic contemporary home, they decided to take all the way and purpose to Platinum LEED .
"Our house, which we named" Ecologia Montreal, "became less about a specific style of architecture and more about reducing our footprint and the use of environmentally friendly materials, says Karsenti. "These are the values that drove us forward."
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Who lives here Sabine Karsenti husband F and their 3-year-old son
Location Montreal, Canada
This is interesting Ecologia Montr e al, designed by Gervais Fortin, is the first single family home that is for LEED Platinum in Montreal.
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outside the house, made of a St Marc local stone quarry, is sweet contrast to traditional houses, centuries old in the region. "We were able to build a contemporary house in this area because the previous house was a complete eyesore and had been abandoned for over 10 years, says Karsenti. "His previous inhabitants were a family of raccoons, so that our neighbors have welcomed the new structure.
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The couple invested in geothermal heating systems and materials purchased exclusively from local sources. exposed beams, large windows and an inner courtyard create a warm and comfortable living space.
A craftsman created hemp and limestone walls premises, which have a velvety appearance. "The walls do not contain gypsum or paint and are no VOCs, says Karsenti.
wood and polystyrene form with a carbon black paint coating support the upper layer of hemp and limestone. The black carbon paint blocks electromagnetic waves (EMF) of mobile phone towers, Karsenti and others believe. "With all the available information and statistics to support the EMF-related health problems, we take precautions - especially as we have a child in the house, she said.
I acknowledge that I am not aware of the use of carbon black paint to block EMFs, 'said designer Gervais Fortin,' but as a designer, I am in favor of creating the vision a client of a happy and healthy home.
'phones within the home have cords, so they do not give EMFs says Karsenti. She carries a mobile phone in his bag, but he goes to airplane mode in the house and redirect mobile calls to fixed line home
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A craftsman created hemp and limestone walls premises, which have a velvety appearance. "The walls do not contain gypsum or paint and are no VOCs, says Karsenti.
wood and polystyrene form with a carbon black paint coating support the upper layer of hemp and limestone. The black carbon paint blocks electromagnetic waves (EMF) of mobile phone towers, Karsenti and others believe. "With all the available information and statistics to support the EMF-related health problems, we take precautions - especially as we have a child in the house, she said.
I acknowledge that I am not aware of the use of carbon black paint to block EMFs, 'said designer Gervais Fortin,' but as a designer, I am in favor of creating the vision a client of a happy and healthy home.
'phones within the home have cords, so they do not give EMFs says Karsenti. She carries a mobile phone in his bag, but he goes to airplane mode in the house and redirect mobile calls to fixed line home
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Fortin used recycled granite for kitchen countertops and cabinets from VOC Nu-Green in Montreal. "The same lacquer cabinet is ecofriendly, says Karsenti.
The valves have adapters that reduce the water flow according to user needs. The family kitchen worktop more space due to the absence of EMF emitting microwaves. "There was some resistance to the understanding of our decisions, says Karsenti. "But now, people who worked on the house see the result, and they begin to realize that our approach is logical.
The valves have adapters that reduce the water flow according to user needs. The family kitchen worktop more space due to the absence of EMF emitting microwaves. "There was some resistance to the understanding of our decisions, says Karsenti. "But now, people who worked on the house see the result, and they begin to realize that our approach is logical.
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Fortin sourced the kitchen table and bar of 001-A Workshop. "The wood used for both tables was the wood of the previous house and dates back to the 180s, he said.
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a courtyard separates the living room from the dining room and kitchen, and brings more light inside
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in the master bedroom, double glazing ensure minimal heat loss during the winter, and floors of white ash recycled visually expand the space and increase its expansiveness. A large square window by the bed faces a maple tree that changes color with the seasons. "He's like a live photo frame, Karsenti said.
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snuffbox naturally ventilate the bathroom. The mirror above the sink and double reflecting the lush views of opposite windows. The unit of the tub and sink handmade are made of a composite material of the friendly environment and natural stone softens the angular contemporary suite with its curves
Bath, unity vanity basin :. Ramacieri Soligo, Wetstyle
Bath, unity vanity basin :. Ramacieri Soligo, Wetstyle
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A partial wall separates the bed visually toilet, but the bath and basin unit are part of the open plan of the room. To protect the wood floors, the couple uses a bath mat and keep splashing to a minimum. "The children's bathroom is different from ours," Karsenti said, "but ours is pretty special: spa like and soothing, like a Japanese bathing area.
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A roof green populated with native plants can isolate the house.
On average, people in Montreal buy and sell their homes every five years, says Karsenti. "This mentality helps people who choose materials with a short life, those who meet the waste sites. But we intend to stay in this house as long as possible. It is our legacy to our family. "
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On average, people in Montreal buy and sell their homes every five years, says Karsenti. "This mentality helps people who choose materials with a short life, those who meet the waste sites. But we intend to stay in this house as long as possible. It is our legacy to our family. "
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