Subterranean Luxury. Leveraging the earth for natural thermal regulation in Canada's sunniest city.
Terrace One is a pioneering "Earth-Sheltered" design. Built into a south-facing slope, it uses the earth's natural mass to stay cool during Magrath Heights's intense summers and warm during its winters.
The Innovation
An expansive green roof serves as a natural extension of the prairie landscape, while strategic light-wells flood the lower levels with soft, diffused light. This approach reduces cooling costs by up to 60%.
The Experience
Inside, the home is a gallery of light. Polished concrete floors and white gallery walls create a sophisticated backdrop for art and modern living.
Specs
- Roofing: Engineered green roof system with native prairie grasses.
- Lighting: Automated light-tracking skylights.
- Cooling: Geothermal earth-tube cooling system.