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Ranch-Roofed Abodes

BORTOLOTTO Designed a Contemporary Home in Canada

— July 22, 2014 — Art & Design
Toronto-based architecture firm BORTOLOTTO designed a contemporary home in King City, Canada. The rural community is filled with homes dating back to the 1960s. This new house occupies the footprint of a previous home; however, it has been updated to a more modern design. The architects organized the building to be "dramatically horizontal," offering its inhabitants abundant light and protective shelter.

The sloping facade, which is clad in triple layered slate, connects with the driveway to create a smooth transition between home and property. Meanwhile, in the back, a glazed facade offers views of a beautiful forest and ravine. Inside, crisp white interiors are complemented by materials such as marble, stone, glass and wood for a neutral color scheme.

The house is completed by efficient features such as radiant flooring, ground source heating and photovoltaic technologies.
Trend Themes
1. Contemporary Home Design - Discover opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of contemporary home design, exploring new materials, energy-efficient technologies, and innovative architectural concepts.
2. Sustainable Building Practices - Explore disruptive innovation opportunities in sustainable building practices, including the integration of renewable energy technologies, eco-friendly materials, and energy-efficient systems.
3. Retrofitting and Renovation Projects - Uncover opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of retrofitting and renovation projects, leveraging modern designs and technologies to update existing structures.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can tap into disruptive innovation opportunities in contemporary home design, sustainable building practices, and retrofitting and renovation projects.
2. Construction and Real Estate - The construction and real estate industry can benefit from disruptive innovation in contemporary home design, sustainable building practices, and retrofitting and renovation projects to meet changing consumer demands and environmental preferences.
3. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating photovoltaic technologies and other renewable energy systems into sustainable buildings and homes.
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