Project Team Owners: David and Hazel Goble Architects: Hirano and Heaton Architects, Lethbridge Daniel Heaton, Architect Stephen Deppisch, Design and Production Assistant Danny Kain and Paul Kurtz, Con struction Documents Structural Engineers: BCB Engineering, Lethbridge Brian Bute, P. Eng. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering: Mainstream Engineering, Lethbridge. William Mains, P. Eng.
Material selection echoes the surround- ing built environment of low-maintenance galvanized steel and anodized aluminum. The corrugated steel on the roofs and walls is typical of farm buildings throughout the area. The surface oxidizes to a neutral grey that is unobtrusive in the natural landscape. The owners are committed to maintaining the natural landscape without formal lawns or plantings. c
The master bedroom at the northwest end faces the setting sun and winter chinook arch cloud formations. The linear space of the library placed on the north side provides a convenient passage as well as diffuse clere- story light for reading. Extensive south glazing allows for passive solar gain in winter, but the large overhangs (1.8 to 3.6 metres deep) provide shade during the summer, reducing the amount of ventila- tion and cooling equipment. In-slab floor heating provides even and dust-free climate control.
Daniel Heaton is a partner in the firm of Hirano and Heaton Architects in Lethbridge, Alberta. Daniel returned to his hometown of Lethbridge after completing his education at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, University of Lethbridge and his Master of Ar- chitecture degree at the University of Manitoba.
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