Owner(s): Kinark Outdoor Centre
Region: Kawartha Lakes/Haliburton Highlands
Municipality: Minden Hills
Web site: http://www.sustainablebuilding2006.ca/

Building footprint, square feet: 1200
Number of stories: 1
Occupancy date: 2006

Builder arrangement: Contractor
Main contractor name: Fleming College
Main contractor company: Students of Fleming College Sustainable Building Design and Construction Program
Structural engineer's name: Anthony Spick
Structural engineer's firm: Blackwell and Bowick
Volunteer participation: Students
Ease of obtaining a building permit: Very easy


Other roof system info: Round log roof structure

Other insulation materials used: Insulated door panel cutouts

Straw type: Hemp




Mechanical systems info: Wall-hung boiler for domestic hot water and radiant heated wall.
Electrical systems info: 100% off-grid solar PV
Other green features: Unique curved wall made with earthbags and natural plaster, provides radiant heat to entire space.
Anything else you'd like to share?: Roof rainwater collection for toilet, rain barrels, extensive use of recycled, reused, and locally available materials; very low embodied energy

Location and Directions

Participating in this year's tour: No
Tours the rest of the year: Tours year-round by appointment only
Coordinates: 45.018492,-78.753823 Google Map
Driving Directions: For directions visit http://www.koc.on.ca/facilities/Directions.aspx