AWARD
WINNING HOUSE ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
May - July 2005
SUPERTHERM ® Multi~Ceramic insulation coating as a thermal barrier over radiant heated walls
Water is drawn from the ocean, through a boiler \ demineralization plant, into
the swimming pool, through the "canyon" running through the middle of
the house and then back out to the ocean.
There is radiant heat running through the 10" concrete walls of the "canyon".
The requirement was a desired Effective R value of R20.
Working in conjunction with the architect, mechanical engineer and building envelope
consultant, the desired Effective R value was achieved using a hybrid system of
10 mils DFT of SUPER THERM
® @ RE9.7 ( against CONDUCTION only without the effects of RADIATION
and CONVECTION ) coated directly onto the concrete plus 1" of rigid insulation
over top.
The fact that SUPER THERM ® is impervious to moisture once cured is an added benefit
in this particular application. The rigid insulation is to be protected with a
membrane and then the final finish will be a mirrored effect.
This oceanfront property took four years to design and construct, and was finally completed in 2006, earning a National Canadian Architect Award. The home spans 8,300 square feet and includes six bedrooms and six full baths, though the soaring glass walls that separate the living and sleeping areas, called the "Canyon River," remain its most notable feature.
PROJECT CREDITS :
IDA ARCHITECTURE \ Marko Simcic Architect
EARTH
TECH INC. - Mechanical Consulting Engineers
Bill Hustler Construction
Ltd. - General Contractor
Pro-tect Painting \ Victor Reid - Certified
Applicator \ Contractor
