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Rammed Earth Whistler in the News
Vancouver Sun
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Whistler's First Rammed Earth House – From the Ground Up
Chapter 8
Luxury Living without Compromise
Whistler's first 'Rammed Earth' house is an extension of “how to build a better home”. It's a luxury, built green home showcasing new sustainable technology and recycled and reclaimed materials sourced from the bio-region.
6618 Cedar Grove Lane –www.rammedearthwhistler.com was created by us to market this luxury home. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about Whistler's First Rammed Earth House.
For a viewing appointment, please contact Karen Vagelatos or Susie Frank $4,498,000
Whistler's First Rammed Earth House – From the Ground Up
Chapter 7
Reclaimed Materials
A major theme of the house was to minimize the ecological footprint. Over 80% of the materials were sourced locally and reclaimed and recycled products were used wherever possible.
6618 Cedar Grove Lane –The stairway features Carrera Marble, originally quarried from Nanaimo and reclaimed from the Brentwood Mall. The worn texture of the stair treads compliments the Rammed Earth construction, blending old and new. It was also used on the walls of the Master Bathroom and the countertops in all of the bathrooms.
For a viewing appointment, please contact Karen Vagelatos or Susie Frank $4,498,000
Whistler's First Rammed Earth House – From the Ground Up
Chapter 6
Luxury Living
Luxury homes showcase the latest trends, equipment, technology and finishing details surrounding you in comfort and security. Spacious rooms, high ceilings and privacy are demanded by the luxury home buyer.
6618 Cedar Grove Lane –The living areas of Whistler's First Rammed Earth Home create an interior courtyard which keeps the home private from within, yet hidden from the street.
For a viewing appointment, please contact Karen Vagelatos or Susie Frank $4,498,000
Whistler's First Rammed Earth House – From the Ground Up
Chapter 5
Kitchen
This home has been designed with entertaining in mind. Top of the line Miele kitchen appliances were chosen for their high performance. The countertops are made from Caesar stone and the kitchen cabinets are crafted from Jatoba wood.
6618 Cedar Grove Lane –The induction stovetop is faster and more energy-efficient than traditional electric stovetops allowing instantaneous control of cooking energy. The Miele hood fan was adapted so that there is no external venting from the kitchen. For further energy efficiencies heat generated from cooking, the refrigerator and dishwasher is recaptured and directed back into the heat recovery system.
For a viewing appointment, please contact Karen Vagelatos or Susie Frank $4,498,000
Whistler's First Rammed Earth House – From the Ground Up
Chapter 4
Performance
This home leads the new trend of “knowing how your house performs”. It's one of the first homes in Canada where technology allows for data collection so that energy efficiency and air quality are monitored and documented.
6618 Cedar Grove Lane –The 'intelligent-air' system keeps each room in the house perfectly tuned both in terms of temperature and fresh air, positioning it as one of the healthiest homes in Canada. Air is circulated using ducts - the arteries of the system. Heat sensors monitor the room temperature and adjust for optimum comfort.
For a viewing appointment, please contact Karen Vagelatos or Susie Frank $4,498,000
Whistler's First Rammed Earth House – From the Ground Up
Chapter 3
The Windows
How can you build a house to allow for maximum brightness and not lose energy through the windows? Insulated fibreglass made by Cascadia Windows and Doors in Langley, BC provides the best defence against heat transfer. They are the tightest windows tested to date for air leakage and are filled with Low E Argon gas which is an inert gas that maximizes the thermal performance of the windows.
6618 Cedar Grove Lane – The windows you see from here are triple glazed at the back of the house to keep the heat inside while the windows at the front of the house are double glazed to take advantage of passive solar gain in the winter months.
For a viewing appointment, please contact Karen Vagelatos or Susie Frank $4,498,000
Whistler's First Rammed Earth House – From the Ground Up
Chapter 2
The Framing Story
A luxury home with extensive use of old growth timber can still be sustainable. All of the roof rafters and roof decking are from timber harvested from standing dead Douglas Fir from central BC. The timbers were milled at a small mill in Lilloett.
For a viewing appointment, please contact Karen Vagelatos or Susie Frank $4,498,000
Whistler's First Rammed Earth House – From the Ground Up
Chapter 1
What exactly is Rammed Earth?
Rammed earth is a technique used to build walls using locally sourced raw materials. It's an ancient method used by the Yangshao culture in China dating back to 5000 BCE that has seen a revival as people seek more sustainable building materials and natural building methods.
6618 Cedar Grove Lane improved upon the technique. 6 natural materials were used: sand and aggregate sourced from the Pemberton area, water, 10% Portland cement, Roxul natural insulation and non-toxic sealer. The walls are 18 inches thick and are the same inside and out. Rammed Earth is thermally insulating, very strong and hardwearing.
For a viewing appointment, please contact Karen Vagelatos or Susie Frank $4,498,000
Whistler homes win gold for efficiency
The Art of 5 Star Green Organic Living and Gifting
