Maurer House – Architect Florian Maurer, MAIBC. Recipient of the Governor General’s Medal for Architecture in 2006. This trophy lake-view modernist residence, and .45 acre property in the heart of Wine Country makes the perfect retreat or full time residence. Prized for it’s gardens and Eco-Friendly design with an Energuide rating of 92 due to the 9.4 KW Net-Metering Photovoltaic system. Built to incorporate the natural environment in the design, the home was built in built in the ‘Roman’ style — in a ‘C’ shape around a courtyard. This home has been featured in numerous design magazines both locally and internationally. Full design specifications and video available on request.

Features of the house:

• Recipient of the Governor General’s Medal for Architecture in 2006
• Energuide rating of 92 due to the 9.4 KW Net-Metering Photovoltaic system
• Built to incorporate the natural environment through the design including a granite seam running through the property
• Seamless living space that extends from indoors to the central courtyard garden
• Geothermal heating and cooling systems
• In-floor radiant heating in main home, master suite, and studio
• Breathtaking Naramata vineyards and lake views from every room in the main home, while still retaining privacy and nature views from surrounding ponderosa pines
• Floor to ceiling high-efficiency glass throughout most rooms in the home
• Exterior roller shades reduce interior heating during summer months while still allowing air flow and views of the lake
• A variety of fruit trees throughout the yard including cherries, apricot, and Italian plum

Other awards the home has won:
2007
Western Living Design Award [Maurer House, Florian Maurer]
2006
Governor General’s Medal for Architecture [Maurer House, Florian Maurer]
2005
North American Wood Design Awards [Maurer House, Florian Maurer]
2005
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture [Maurer House, Florian Maurer]
2005
British Columbia Woodworks! Award [Maurer House, Florian Maurer]

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