Gervais Fortin
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
© Alexandre Parent
This house is the result of a collaborative effort that involved the architect, the owner, and Ecologia Foundation, an environmental organization promoting sustainable development. The design originated with the idea in mind of reducing to a minimum the ecological footprint of the construction by using healthy, local, and little polluting materials. The team demonstrated that it’s possible to build an ecological house without sacrificing the contemporary design. All the materials were carefully selected from the most eco-responsible supplier’s of the Quebec region.
Roof plan
Second-floor plan
Ground-floor plan
Basement-floor plan
A. |
Garage |
B. |
Mechanical room and storage |
C. |
Undeveloped |
D. |
Bathroom |
E. |
Storage |
F. |
Entry hall |
G. |
Living area |
H. |
Courtyard |
I. |
Powder room |
J. |
Dining area |
K. |
Kitchen |
L. |
Nook |
M. |
Terrace |
N. |
Master bedroom |
O. |
En suite bathroom |
P. |
Open to below |
Q. |
Washer and dryer |
R. |
Bedroom |
S. |
Penthouse |
The stone of the façade, from a local quarry, impresses by its imposing dimensions. A local artisan created hemp and lime walls giving them a rich and velvety aspect. These walls do not contain either gypsum or paint.
Front elevation
Right elevation
Rear elevation
Left elevation
Longitudinal sections
Ecologia Montréal is the first house in Quebec to integrate the BioGeometry™ science, to control electromagnetic fields, to consider the energy of the earth, and to infuse domestic water (in a vortex) which enhances biophotons.
A combination of exposed beams, big windows, and an inner courtyard creates a cozy and modern living space.
Wide planks of torrefied wood make the terrace and the inner courtyard strikingly original living spaces.
