The 12X36 TRIO, now resident in Brighton Ontario, seeks to optimizes all aspects of design to get the most out of its 436 SF space. The layout, orientation, furnishings and 10′ ceilings all work to make this two room dwelling feel generous. All services and storage / cabinetry are loaded on to the north side of the unit to allow for all the larger, flexible and ‘lived in’ spaces to open up towards large expanses of glass on the south side. This allows heat from the sun to warm the space in winter while operable windows on both sides of the unit allow fresh air in for passive cooling and ventilation in summer.

The 12X36 TRIO is completed with all Millwork/Cabinets, Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances. The 12X36 features 12VDC Lighting Circuits, and a AC/DC Power Center for ‘plug-and-play’ connection to renewable power sources, such as Solar (PV) and wind. The HVAC system is comprised of an integrated, tankless domestic-hot-water system and air-handler that has a total annual carbon footprint of less than 0.5 Metric Tons annually (almost 20 times less than a conventional home). All woods are FSC certified and formaldehyde-free. The Western Red Cedar used for the exterior cladding and interior finish in the washroom is both aesthetically pleasing and has a natural resistance to mold and rot.