The Otter Lake Cottage by Altius Architecture is designed as an off-grid retreat featuring two bedrooms, living spaces and a sauna. Designed as a sustainable facility, the residence is equipped with passive solar heating systems. The use of natural ventilation and passive cooling techniques assist in reducing energy consumption and make it an energy-efficient home.
The interior of the house is flooded with natural sunlight with the help of expansive glass windows, enabling lesser dependence on artificial lighting. A lot of renewable and recyclable materials are widely made use of in the construction, which further reduces the environmental impact of the structure.
The home is topped with a green roof installed with rainwater harvesting systems. Electricity need of the low-energy lighting systems and appliances is met by a photovoltaic array.
